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Dubai Free Zone Business Setup Prices

Dubai Free Zone Costs 2026. 11 Zones Compared.

Compare 11 free zones and 27 business setup packages in Dubai. Licences from AED 7,500, with a visa from AED 14,370, every price sourced and dated.

Free Zones Compared
11
IFZA, Meydan Free Zone, Dubai South Business Hub…
Packages
27
3 Zones Publish Prices
No Visa, From
AED 7,500
TECOM Zones
With A Visa, From
AED 14,370
Meydan Free Zone

11 Free Zones · 27 Packages

Every Dubai Free Zone Package

No Visa, From
AED 7,500
With A Visa, From
AED 14,370

Dubai

IFZA

International Free Zone Authority (Dubai Silicon Oasis)

Starting FromAED 12,900Zero Visa

  • Consulting
  • Trading
  • E-Commerce
  • SMEs

Sold only via Professional Partners; add establishment card ~2,000 and ~4,500 per visa.

No Public Price ListVerified
IFZA business setup packages and prices in UAE dirhams (AED)
PackageVisasPrice (AED)IncludesSource
Zero VisaNo VisaFromAED 12,900Licence + flexi deskReportedVerified
1 Visa1 VisaFromAED 14,900Licence package; visa processing extraReportedVerified
2 Visas2 VisasFromAED 16,900–ReportedVerified
3 Visas3 VisasFromAED 18,900–ReportedVerified

Dubai

Meydan Free Zone

Meydan Free Zone, Near Downtown Dubai

Starting FromAED 12,520Zero Visa

  • Freelancers
  • E-Commerce
  • Services

Up to 3 activities; visa processing ~3,500 per person extra.

Publishes Its PricesVerified
Meydan Free Zone business setup packages and prices in UAE dirhams (AED)
PackageVisasPrice (AED)IncludesSource
Zero VisaNo VisaFromAED 12,520Licence, 3 activities, flexi deskReportedVerified
1 Visa1 VisaFromAED 14,370–ReportedVerified
2 Visas2 VisasFromAED 16,220–ReportedVerified
3 Visas3 VisasFromAED 18,070–ReportedVerified
4 Visas4 VisasFromAED 19,920–ReportedVerified

Dubai

Dubai South Business Hub

Dubai South, By Al Maktoum Airport

Starting FromAED 12,500Zero Visa

  • Logistics
  • Aviation
  • E-Commerce
Publishes Its PricesVerified
Dubai South Business Hub business setup packages and prices in UAE dirhams (AED)
PackageVisasPrice (AED)IncludesSource
Zero VisaNo VisaFromAED 12,500Up to 5 activities + flexi deskOfficialVerified
1 Visa (Year One)All-In1 VisaFromAED ≈19,000–ReportedVerified

Dubai

DWTC Free Zone

Dubai World Trade Centre

Starting FromAED 12,000Licence Only, No Visa

  • Events
  • Professional Services
  • Family Offices

One-off registration 2,000; extra activity 1,500.

No Public Price ListVerified
DWTC Free Zone business setup packages and prices in UAE dirhams (AED)
PackageVisasPrice (AED)IncludesSource
Licence OnlyNo VisaFromAED 12,000Professional / Commercial / E-commerce / EventsReportedVerified
General TradingNo VisaFromAED 24,000–ReportedVerified
Flexi Desk + 1 Visa Eligibility1 VisaFromAED ≈25,050–ReportedVerified

Dubai

DMCC

Dubai Multi Commodities Centre, JLT

Starting FromAED 35,484Basic Biz, No Visa

  • Commodities
  • Trading
  • Crypto

AED 50,000 share capital. Quarterly offers change prices.

Publishes Its PricesVerified
DMCC business setup packages and prices in UAE dirhams (AED)
PackageVisasPrice (AED)IncludesSource
Basic BizNo VisaPriceAED 35,484Special flexi desk, individual shareholder, 3 activitiesOfficialVerified
Jumpstart (Flexi Desk)1 VisaPriceAED 43,7801 residence visa includedOfficialVerified
Jumpstart (Co-Working)1 VisaPriceAED 49,941–OfficialVerified
Jumpstart 3-Year1 VisaPriceAED 120,000–OfficialVerified

Dubai

JAFZA

Jebel Ali Free Zone

Indicative, Quote Only≈AED 5,500No Public Price List, Ask For A Quote

  • Logistics
  • Manufacturing
  • Import/Export

No public package list; quote-based. Flexi desk ~15,000/yr.

No Public Price ListVerified
JAFZA business setup packages and prices in UAE dirhams (AED)
PackageVisasPrice (AED)IncludesSource
Trading Licence Type 1No VisaFromAED 5,500 + 5,000 registration–Quote OnlyVerified
Year One, Flexi Desk + 1 VisaAll-In1 VisaFromAED ≈40,000+–Quote OnlyVerified

Dubai

DAFZA

Dubai Airport Free Zone

Indicative, Quote Only≈AED 15,000No Public Price List, Ask For A Quote

  • Aviation
  • Electronics
  • Trading

Publishes no rate card.

No Public Price ListVerified
DAFZA business setup packages and prices in UAE dirhams (AED)
PackageVisasPrice (AED)IncludesSource
Flexi-Desk Service LicenceNo VisaRangeAED ≈15,000–22,000–Quote OnlyVerified

Dubai

DSO (DSOA)

Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority

Starting FromAED 12,000Service Licence, No Visa

  • Tech
  • Software
  • R&D

AED 100,000 share capital.

No Public Price ListVerified
DSO (DSOA) business setup packages and prices in UAE dirhams (AED)
PackageVisasPrice (AED)IncludesSource
Service LicenceNo VisaFromAED 12,0002-visa allocationReportedVerified
Dtec Service Package (Year One)1 VisaFromAED 24,675–ReportedVerified

Dubai

TECOM Zones

Dubai Internet City · Media City · Knowledge Park · d3

Starting FromAED 7,500GoFreelance Permit, No Visa

  • Tech
  • Media
  • Education
  • Freelance

Companies must lease a desk or office.

No Public Price ListVerified
TECOM Zones business setup packages and prices in UAE dirhams (AED)
PackageVisasPrice (AED)IncludesSource
DIC Licence + RegistrationNo VisaFromAED 15,000 + 3,500–ReportedVerified
GoFreelance PermitNo VisaFromAED 7,500+2,000 card, visa 4,600 (1 yr)ReportedVerified

Dubai

DIFC

Dubai International Financial Centre

Starting FromAED 65,000Non-Regulated Company, Year One, No Visa

  • Finance
  • Fintech
  • Holding

Innovation licence ~5,500/yr for eligible tech startups.

No Public Price ListVerified
DIFC business setup packages and prices in UAE dirhams (AED)
PackageVisasPrice (AED)IncludesSource
Non-Regulated Company, Year OneAll-InNo VisaRangeAED ≈65,000–100,000–ReportedVerified

Dubai

DUCAMZ

Dubai Cars & Automotive Zone, Al Aweer

Starting FromAED 14,000Trading Licence, No Visa

  • Car Trading
  • Vehicle Export

Showroom/yard priced separately.

No Public Price ListVerified
DUCAMZ business setup packages and prices in UAE dirhams (AED)
PackageVisasPrice (AED)IncludesSource
Trading LicenceNo VisaFromAED ≈14,000–ReportedVerified

Prices change often and depend on your activity. Figures are each zone’s published or reported starting prices in UAE dirhams, not quotes from GULF CONSULT. Get a written quote before you pay. Official = the zone’s own website or rate card; Reported = a setup agent or comparison site; Quote only = the zone publishes no prices.

Compare Other Emirates

See how Dubai stacks up against the rest of the UAE.

  • Abu Dhabi free zone prices5 Free Zones · 8 Packages
    No Visa
    Fees Waived
    twofour54
    With A Visa
    AED 12,000
    Masdar City Free Zone
    Compare Abu Dhabi
  • Sharjah free zone prices5 Free Zones · 10 Packages
    No Visa
    AED 4,999
    SPC Free Zone
    With A Visa
    AED 6,875
    SPC Free Zone
    Compare Sharjah
  • Ajman free zone prices3 Free Zones · 7 Packages
    No Visa
    AED 4,444
    Ajman Free Zone (AFZ)
    With A Visa
    AED 10,504
    Ajman Free Zone (AFZ)
    Compare Ajman
  • Ras Al Khaimah free zone prices1 Free Zone · 2 Packages
    No Visa
    AED 6,000
    RAKEZ
    With A Visa
    AED 14,320
    RAKEZ
    Compare Ras Al Khaimah
  • Umm Al Quwain free zone prices1 Free Zone · 2 Packages
    No Visa
    AED 5,500
    UAQ Free Trade Zone
    With A Visa
    AED 12,500
    UAQ Free Trade Zone
    Compare Umm Al Quwain
  • Fujairah free zone prices2 Free Zones · 4 Packages
    No Visa
    AED 4,900
    Creative City (FCC)
    With A Visa
    AED 12,500
    Creative City (FCC)
    Compare Fujairah

Budget For These Too

What The Headline Price Leaves Out

A package price is where the bill starts. These are the costs that most often sit outside it, with typical amounts across UAE free zones.

  • Establishment Card

    AED 1,500–2,500

    The immigration file that lets the company sponsor visas. Paid once, then renewed with the licence.

  • Visa, Per Person

    AED 3,500–5,000

    Entry permit, status change, medical test and Emirates ID for each residence visa, unless the package is marked All-In.

  • E-Channel Registration

    AED 2,000–2,700

    Charged by some zones to open the company’s immigration account, often with a refundable deposit.

  • Share Capital

    AED 50,000–150,000

    Most zones set no paid-up minimum, but some do: DMCC AED 50,000, DSO AED 100,000 and SAIF Zone a reported AED 150,000.

  • Renewal Vs Launch Offers

    Year Two

    Many headline prices are first-year promotions. Ask for the renewal price in writing; it can be well above the launch offer.

  • Corporate Tax

    0% Or 9%

    A Qualifying Free Zone Person pays 0% on qualifying income and 9% on the rest. A free zone company that does not qualify pays 9% on taxable income above AED 375,000.

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Dubai Free Zone Guide

Free Zone Business Setup In Dubai

Dubai has more free zones than any other emirate: commodity and trading hubs (DMCC, JAFZA), aviation and logistics (DAFZA, Dubai South), technology and media clusters (DSO and the TECOM zones, including Dubai Internet City and Dubai Media City), the DIFC financial centre and specialist zones such as DUCAMZ for car trading. A Dubai address carries weight with banks and clients, and Dubai packages generally cost more than those in the northern emirates. IFZA and Meydan are popular with consultants, traders and e-commerce businesses.

We compare 11 free zones and 27 packages in Dubai. Licences start from AED 7,500 at TECOM Zones for its GoFreelance permit package. The cheapest package with a visa is AED 14,370 at Meydan Free Zone for its 1 visa package. Prices last checked on 30 Sep 2026.

Dubai Free Zone Prices At A Glance

Lowest comparable starting price in each Dubai free zone, with what it is best suited to.

  • IFZA

    from AED 12,900 (Zero visa). Best for consulting, trading, e-commerce and SMEs.

  • Meydan Free Zone

    from AED 12,520 (Zero visa). Best for freelancers, e-commerce and services.

  • Dubai South Business Hub

    from AED 12,500 (Zero visa). Best for logistics, aviation and e-commerce.

  • DWTC Free Zone

    from AED 12,000 (Licence only). Best for events, professional services and family offices.

  • DMCC

    from AED 35,484 (Basic Biz). Best for commodities, trading and crypto.

  • JAFZA

    priced on request. Best for logistics, manufacturing and import/export.

  • DAFZA

    priced on request. Best for aviation, electronics and trading.

  • DSO (DSOA)

    from AED 12,000 (Service licence). Best for tech, software and R&D.

  • TECOM Zones

    from AED 7,500 (GoFreelance permit). Best for tech, media, education and freelance.

  • DIFC

    from AED 65,000 (Non-regulated company, year one). Best for finance, fintech and holding.

  • DUCAMZ

    from AED 14,000 (Trading licence). Best for car trading and vehicle export.

Before You Choose

Check that the zone licenses your exact activity, count the visas you will need in the next two years, and ask for the renewal price as well as the first-year offer. Free zone companies must register for Corporate Tax; to pay 0% as a Qualifying Free Zone Person they need real substance in the zone and qualifying income. Prices change often and depend on your activity, so get a written quote before you pay.

FAQs

Dubai Free Zone Costs: Your Questions Answered

Answers built from the same price data as the tables above, so they are as current as the last price check.

What Is The Cheapest Free Zone In Dubai?

The lowest starting price we track in Dubai is AED 7,500 at TECOM Zones for its GoFreelance permit package. Prices last checked on 30 Sep 2026.

What Is The Cheapest Dubai Free Zone Package With A Visa?

The cheapest Dubai package with at least one residence visa is AED 14,370 at Meydan Free Zone for its 1 visa package. With the visa costs already included, the cheapest is AED 19,000 at Dubai South Business Hub for its 1 visa (year one) package.

Which Dubai Free Zones Are Compared Here?

This page compares 11 free zones in Dubai: IFZA (International Free Zone Authority (Dubai Silicon Oasis)), Meydan Free Zone (Meydan Free Zone, near Downtown Dubai), Dubai South Business Hub (Dubai South, by Al Maktoum Airport), DWTC Free Zone (Dubai World Trade Centre), DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre, JLT), JAFZA (Jebel Ali Free Zone), DAFZA (Dubai Airport Free Zone), DSO (DSOA) (Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority), TECOM Zones (Dubai Internet City · Media City · Knowledge Park · d3), DIFC (Dubai International Financial Centre) and DUCAMZ (Dubai Cars & Automotive Zone, Al Aweer). Meydan Free Zone, Dubai South Business Hub and DMCC publish package prices; for the others we use recent figures from setup agents and comparison sites, marked as reported or quote only.

Is Dubai Cheaper Than Other Emirates For A Free Zone Company?

Dubai’s cheapest zero-visa licence (AED 7,500) ranks seventh of the seven emirates. The cheapest is Ajman, where Ajman Free Zone (AFZ) starts from AED 4,444. Price is only one part of the choice: your activity, visa needs, banking and where your clients are matter as much.

What Does The Headline Free Zone Price Not Include?

Most headline prices cover the licence and a desk. They usually leave out the establishment card (immigration file), the cost of processing each residence visa (entry permit, status change, medical test and Emirates ID), e-channel registration in some zones, any share capital the zone requires, and the gap between a first-year promotional price and the renewal price. Packages marked “All-In” on this page already include the visa costs. See “What The Headline Price Leaves Out” on this page for typical amounts.

How Often Are These Free Zone Prices Checked?

Every three days. Each zone is checked against its own website or published rate card first; zones that publish no prices are checked against recent figures from setup agents and comparison sites. Prices last checked on 30 Sep 2026. Every package on the page shows whether its price is official or reported and the date it was last verified, and anything not verified for 30 days is flagged as possibly out of date.