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 Enterprise

Large-scale / group setup

Year 1 · Fixed package price

AED 59,999

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

Visa allocation: Unlimited

Visa processing: Cost not stated

Medical test: Cost not stated

Emirates ID: Cost not stated

  • DED trade licence
  • unlimited visas
  • corporate governance
  • dedicated manager
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Last verified: 7 Oct 2026

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Mainland
Dubai

1 Visa — Dubai License

Year 1 · Limited-time offer

AED 17,900

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

Subject to offer availability and exclusions

Visa allocation: 1

Visa processing: Cost not stated

Medical test: Included

Emirates ID: Included

  • Licence with 1 visa allocation
  • establishment card
  • visa
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Last verified: 13 Sept 2026

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Mainland
Dubai

Mainland

Year 1 · Limited-time offer

AED 18,500

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

Subject to offer availability and exclusions

Visa allocation: Options available

Visa processing: Not included

Medical test: Not included

Emirates ID: Cost not stated

  • 100% business ownership
  • investor visa options available
  • banking account opening
  • free VAT consultation
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Last verified: 7 Oct 2026

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Mainland
Dubai

Dubai Mainland License with Lifetime Free Visa

Year 1 · Limited-time offer

AED 18,999

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

Subject to offer availability and exclusions

Visa allocation: 1

Visa processing: Cost not stated

Medical test: Cost not stated

Emirates ID: Cost not stated

Licence issuance (provider-stated): 3–5 working days

  • Dubai mainland licence
  • promotional lifetime-free-visa claim
Re-verification Required

Last verified: 29 Aug 2026Provider reconfirmation recommended

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Mainland
Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Business Setup

Year 1 · Limited-time offer

AED 19,900

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

Subject to offer availability and exclusions

Visa allocation: Not stated

Visa processing: Not included

Medical test: Not included

Emirates ID: Cost not stated

  • Trade licence fees for 1 year
  • shared office space for 1 year
  • setup in UAE capital
  • full foreign ownership in key sectors
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Last verified: 7 Oct 2026

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Mainland
Dubai

Dubai Mainland Small Business Offer

Year 1 · Limited-time offer

AED 19,999

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

Subject to offer availability and exclusions

Visa allocation: 0

Visa processing: Cost not stated

Medical test: Cost not stated

Emirates ID: Cost not stated

  • Business consultation
  • business licence
  • MOA/AOA
  • tax/VAT consultation
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Last verified: 7 Oct 2026

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Mainland
Dubai

Commercial License with Visa

Year 1 · Limited-time offer

AED 21,500

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

Subject to offer availability and exclusions

Visa allocation: 1

Visa processing: Cost not stated

Medical test: Cost not stated

Emirates ID: Cost not stated

Licence issuance (provider-stated): 3–5 working days

  • Commercial licence with visa
Re-verification Required

Last verified: 29 Aug 2026Provider reconfirmation recommended

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Mainland
Dubai

General Trading License

Year 1 · Limited-time offer

AED 33,000

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

Subject to offer availability and exclusions

Visa allocation: Not stated

Visa processing: Cost not stated

Medical test: Cost not stated

Emirates ID: Cost not stated

Licence issuance (provider-stated): 3–5 working days

  • General trading licence
Re-verification Required

Last verified: 29 Aug 2026Provider reconfirmation recommended

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