Answer four quick questions. Get the licence route, an indicative itemised cost estimate, your timeline, the documents you need and the verified packages that fit.
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The planner turns your answers into potential setup routes, a licence family and an indicative cost range using modelled market-rate assumptions. Package suggestions use the catalogue separately; this calculation is not an official fee schedule or a provider quotation.
Trading, e-commerce, consultancy, services, industrial and freelance activities map to different licence families, and some activities need external approvals before a licence is issued. The planner classifies your business idea first, because the activity determines which jurisdictions can legally host it.
Selling to the UAE domestic market onshore points to a mainland licence from the emirate's economic department. Selling B2B, exporting or working online usually fits a free zone package. Holding assets with no UAE operations points to an offshore vehicle, which cannot issue residence visas.
Visa quota is tied to your facility. A flexi-desk supports a small quota; more visas require more leased space, which is the single largest cost jump in most plans. Each visa also carries government charges for entry permit, status change, medical, Emirates ID and stamping.
Renewal items and amounts vary by licensing authority and package. Establishment or immigration cards may require renewal; confirm their validity and recurring fees with the authority. Request a separate written renewal breakdown for the licence, workspace, cards and any visa renewals. No renewal total is estimated here.
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