Compare UAE Business Setup Packages Side-by-Side

Select packages, free zones, or jurisdictions to compare features, pricing, and benefits.

Quick answer: to compare UAE business setup packages fairly, check the same four things on each: the price basis (fixed total or "starting from"), how many visas are included rather than just allowed, the type of office, and whether the year-two renewal price is stated. Every package here links to the provider's own source page and shows the date we last checked it.

What to compare across UAE setup packages

  • Visas: how many visas the package includes, or only how many you are eligible for. Each visa usually costs extra.
  • Office: flexi-desk or virtual office, or a full lease with Ejari (needed for mainland).
  • Activity approvals: whether your activity needs approval from a ministry or other authority, at extra cost.
  • Year-two renewal: whether the provider states the renewal price or only a first-year offer.

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Mainland
Dubai

Mainland Professional License

Professional services

Year 1 · Fixed package price

AED 15,000

Annual renewal: Not stated— ask for the year-two invoice before paying.

Visa allocation: Not stated

Visa processing: Cost not stated

Medical test: Cost not stated

Emirates ID: Cost not stated

  • DED licence
  • registration
  • virtual office
  • UAE service agent
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Last verified: 29 Aug 2026Re-verification required

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Mainland
Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Mainland Package

General business

Year 1 · Fixed package price

AED 15,000

Annual renewal: Not stated— ask for the year-two invoice before paying.

Visa allocation: 0

Visa processing: Cost not stated

Medical test: Cost not stated

Emirates ID: Cost not stated

  • Mainland Abu Dhabi business setup
  • licence
Package data source-verified

Last verified: 7 Oct 2026

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Mainland
Emirate unconfirmed

Mainland License

E-commerce / general / professional

Year 1 · Starting from

AED 15,000

Annual renewal: Not stated— ask for the year-two invoice before paying.

Visa allocation: Quota available

Visa processing: Cost not stated

Medical test: Cost not stated

Emirates ID: Cost not stated

  • Professional licence
  • employee visa quota
  • dedicated account manager
Package data source-verified

Last verified: 7 Oct 2026

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Mainland
Dubai

Freelancer One Visa Package

Freelance / services

Year 1 · Fixed package price

AED 15,550

Annual renewal: Not stated— ask for the year-two invoice before paying.

Visa allocation: 1

Visa processing: Cost not stated

Medical test: Cost not stated

Emirates ID: Cost not stated

  • DED licence
  • registration
  • virtual office
  • UAE service agent
Re-verification Required

Last verified: 29 Aug 2026Re-verification required

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Mainland
Dubai

Dubai Mainland License

General business

Year 1 · Starting from

AED 15,900

Annual renewal: Not stated— ask for the year-two invoice before paying.

Visa allocation: 0

Visa processing: Cost not stated

Medical test: Cost not stated

Emirates ID: Cost not stated

  • Dubai mainland trade licence
  • virtual office
  • 100% ownership
  • bank assistance
Package data source-verified

Last verified: 7 Oct 2026

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Mainland
Dubai

Mainland Starter

Solo / micro business

Year 1 · Fixed package price

AED 15,999

Annual renewal: Not stated— ask for the year-two invoice before paying.

Visa allocation: 0

Visa processing: Cost not stated

Medical test: Cost not stated

Emirates ID: Cost not stated

  • DED trade licence
  • 3 activities
  • MOA drafting
Package data source-verified

Last verified: 7 Oct 2026

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Mainland
Dubai

Dubai Mainland License

General business

Year 1 · Fixed package price

AED 16,000

Annual renewal: Not stated— ask for the year-two invoice before paying.

Visa allocation: 0

Visa processing: Cost not stated

Medical test: Cost not stated

Emirates ID: Cost not stated

  • 100% ownership
  • up to 8 activities
  • virtual office
  • service charge
Re-verification Required

Last verified: 29 Aug 2026Re-verification required

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Mainland
Dubai

Mainland Setup

General business setup

Year 1 · Starting from

AED 16,900

Annual renewal: Not stated— ask for the year-two invoice before paying.

Visa allocation: Not stated

Visa processing: Cost not stated

Medical test: Cost not stated

Emirates ID: Cost not stated

  • Mainland company setup
  • startup packages also available from AED 1,200/month
  • corporate packages from AED 19,000
Package data source-verified

Last verified: 7 Oct 2026

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Mainland
Emirate unconfirmed

UAE Mainland Business Setup

General business

Year 1 · Starting from

AED 17,000

Annual renewal: Not stated— ask for the year-two invoice before paying.

Visa allocation: Not stated

Visa processing: Cost not stated

Medical test: Cost not stated

Emirates ID: Cost not stated

  • 100% foreign ownership
  • UAE-wide trading
  • visa-processing support
  • profit/capital repatriation
Package data source-verified

Last verified: 7 Oct 2026

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Mainland
Dubai

Dubai Mainland Package

General business

Year 1 · Starting from

AED 17,800

Annual renewal: Not stated— ask for the year-two invoice before paying.

Visa allocation: 0

Visa processing: Cost not stated

Medical test: Cost not stated

Emirates ID: Cost not stated

  • Business consultation
  • trade name reservation
  • establishment card
  • court drafting
Package data source-verified

Last verified: 7 Oct 2026

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Mainland
Dubai

Mainland Professional License

Professional services

Year 1 · Fixed package price

AED 17,900

Annual renewal: Not stated— ask for the year-two invoice before paying.

Visa allocation: 1

Visa processing: Cost not stated

Medical test: Included

Emirates ID: Included

  • Initial approval
  • trade-name registration
  • MOA
  • incorporation
Package data source-verified

Last verified: 7 Oct 2026

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Mainland
Emirate unconfirmed

Mainland Full-Service Package

General business

Year 1 · Starting from

AED 17,999

Annual renewal: Not stated— ask for the year-two invoice before paying.

Visa allocation: Not stated

Visa processing: Cost not stated

Medical test: Cost not stated

Emirates ID: Cost not stated

  • Business licence
  • PRO services
  • government charges inclusive
Package data source-verified

Last verified: 7 Oct 2026

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