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

Dubai Mainland

General

Year 1 · Starting from

AED 18,000

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

  • Business licence
  • investor visa
  • MOA
  • name & initial approval
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Last verified: 29 Aug 2026Re-verification required

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Mainland
Emirate unconfirmed

Mainland Setup

General business

Year 1 · Starting from

AED 18,000

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

  • Trade licence
  • name reservation
  • MOA
  • share certificate
Package data source-verified

Last verified: 7 Oct 2026

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Mainland
Dubai

Dubai Mainland Business Setup Package

General business

Year 1 · Fixed package price

AED 18,899

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

  • Professional trade licence
  • multiple activities
  • establishment card
  • 1 investor visa
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Last verified: 7 Oct 2026

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Mainland
Dubai

Dubai Mainland

General business

Year 1 · Starting from

AED 18,900

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

  • Trade licence & registration
  • initial approval
  • MoA
  • trade name
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Last verified: 14 Sept 2026

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Mainland
Dubai

Dubai Mainland Package — 1 Investor Visa

Commercial / service

Year 1 · Fixed package price

AED 19,500

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

  • Commercial/service licence
  • up to 3 employee visa quota
  • virtual office/Ejari
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 19,500

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

  • Trade name
  • initial approval
  • trade licence
  • MOA
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Last verified: 7 Oct 2026

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Mainland
Dubai

Mainland Commercial LLC

Commercial

Year 1 · Fixed package price

AED 22,500

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

  • LLC licence
  • DED fees
  • registration
  • virtual office
Re-verification Required

Last verified: 29 Aug 2026Re-verification required

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Mainland
Dubai

Gold Company Setup

E-commerce

Year 1 · Fixed package price

AED 25,000

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 trade licence
  • 100% ownership
  • PRO service
  • Ejari additional
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Last verified: 7 Oct 2026

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Mainland
Dubai

Mainland Growth

SME / growing businesses

Year 1 · Fixed package price

AED 25,999

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

Visa allocation: 2

Visa processing: Cost not stated

Medical test: Cost not stated

Emirates ID: Cost not stated

  • DED trade licence
  • 2 visa allocations
  • 3 activities
  • bank assistance
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Last verified: 7 Oct 2026

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Mainland
Dubai

Gold Company Setup

General business

Year 1 · Fixed package price

AED 25,999

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

Visa allocation: 2

Visa processing: Cost not stated

Medical test: Cost not stated

Emirates ID: Cost not stated

  • DED trade licence
  • two visa quota
  • virtual Ejari
  • PRO service
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Last verified: 7 Oct 2026

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Mainland
Dubai

Mainland Company Setup (with lifetime free visa)

General business setup

Year 1 · Starting from

AED 25,999

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

Visa allocation: 1 (lifetime, per offer)

Visa processing: Cost not stated

Medical test: Cost not stated

Emirates ID: Cost not stated

  • Mainland licence with a lifetime free visa promotion
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Last verified: 7 Oct 2026

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Mainland
Dubai

Mainland Professional

Established businesses

Year 1 · Fixed package price

AED 39,999

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

Visa allocation: 6

Visa processing: Cost not stated

Medical test: Cost not stated

Emirates ID: Cost not stated

  • DED trade licence
  • 6 visa allocations
  • unlimited activities
  • bank account
Package data source-verified

Last verified: 7 Oct 2026

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