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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Offshore
Coverage: RAK ICC
Ras Al Khaimah

RAK ICC Offshore

Holding / international

Year 1 · Starting from

AED 6,500

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

  • Incorporation fee
  • registered agent for one year
  • constitutional documents
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Last verified: 7 Oct 2026

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Offshore
Emirate unconfirmed

Offshore / Holding Company

Holding / SPV

Year 1 · Starting from

AED 8,000

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

  • Offshore route for holding companies, international SPVs and asset protection
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Last verified: 7 Oct 2026

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Offshore
Emirate unconfirmed

RAK ICC Offshore Offer

International business / asset holding

Year 1 · Starting from

AED 12,000

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
  • bank-account assistance
  • registered agent services
  • remote setup
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Last verified: 7 Oct 2026

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Offshore
Emirate unconfirmed

Offshore Zero Visa

Offshore / holding

Year 1 · Fixed package price

AED 18,000

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
  • offshore company formation
  • remote licensing
  • bank account assistance
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Last verified: 7 Oct 2026

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Offshore
Emirate unconfirmed

Offshore Setup

Asset holding / international

Year 1 · Starting from

AED 18,500

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
  • name reservation
  • MOA
  • share certificate
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Last verified: 7 Oct 2026

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Offshore
Emirate unconfirmed

UAE Offshore Package

International / holding

Year 1 · Fixed package price

AED 19,000

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

  • Company incorporation
  • shared PO Box
  • bank assistance
  • PRO services 1 year
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Last verified: 7 Oct 2026

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Offshore
Emirate unconfirmed

Offshore One Visa

Offshore / holding

Year 1 · Fixed package price

AED 21,600

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

  • 100% ownership
  • offshore company formation
  • remote licensing
  • bank account assistance
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Last verified: 7 Oct 2026

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Offshore
Coverage: Cayman Islands
International (outside UAE)

Cayman Island Offshore

Year 1 · Limited-time offer

AED 16,500

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

  • Certificate of incorporation
  • registered office address for 1 year
  • registered agent service for 1 year
  • KYC & compliance assistance
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Last verified: 7 Oct 2026

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Offshore
Emirate unconfirmed

Offshore Company

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: 0

Visa processing: Cost not stated

Medical test: Cost not stated

Emirates ID: Cost not stated

  • Corporate bank account
  • low startup cost
  • speedy incorporation
  • 100% foreign ownership
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Last verified: 7 Oct 2026

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