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How Much Does It Cost to Start a Business in the UAE?
Your setup cost depends on the business activity, jurisdiction, visas and office you choose. Get a clear, itemised estimate in under a minute — then a senior advisor confirms the exact figure. Trusted by 11,500+ entrepreneurs across the UAE.
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Trusted by Founders, Family Offices, and Global Enterprises.
11,500+
Businesses formed
Mainland · Free Zone · Offshore
45+
Free Zones
RAKEZ · IFZA · DMCC · DIFC · KEZAD
21+
Years' experience
Partner-led firm, founded 2020
4.8★
Client rating
735 verified Google reviews
What your estimate covers
A transparent, itemised cost — not a vague ballpark
The calculator breaks your UAE company setup into the parts that actually drive the price, so you understand exactly what you are paying for before you speak to anyone.
Licence & registration
The core government licence and company registration fees for your chosen jurisdiction and activity.
Jurisdiction comparison
See how free zone, mainland and offshore compare for your business, side by side.
Visa & establishment
Understand where visa, establishment-card and immigration costs fit, planned with your advisor.
Office options
How flexi-desk, shared office or a fitted office change your total — and your visa quota.
Why UAE setup costs vary
Six factors move the number up or down — the calculator accounts for each.
JurisdictionMainland, free zone and offshore each carry different government fees and rules.
Business activitySome activities need external approvals or a specific licence type, which affects cost.
Number of visasYour visa quota is tied to the licence and office, and each visa adds cost.
Office typeA flexi-desk is the lean starting point; a fitted office costs more but raises your quota.
Shareholding & structureCorporate shareholders, branches and holding structures change the documentation and fees.
Government revisionsAuthority fees and market fees are updated from time to time — we quote current rates.
One Firm
Partner-Led. Integrated. Accountable.
We deliver every discipline under a single partnership — no hand-offs between teams, no loss of context between engagements, no surprises.
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Integrated across every discipline
One partnership, one point of accountability — corporate, tax, audit, and compliance under a single roof.
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Senior partners on every file
The partner you meet is the partner who advises you. No junior hand-off, no rotation.
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Cross-border depth, not just presence
Seven jurisdictions, coordinated under one engagement structure with consistent standards.
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Built for decades, not transactions
Clients who have been with us for fifteen years and more — we measure our practice by them.
Leadership
A Partnership of Senior Practitioners.
Every Avyanco engagement is led by a partner — not a junior associate, not a sales executive. Our leadership team brings two decades of cross-border practice across the disciplines that matter most.
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Nikhil Nadanga25 May 2026
I have been dealing with Akshta for more than a year now and she has been very professional.
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Sherif Ayub24 May 2026
In so far as the emigration process can ever be made easy, Avyanco achieves exactly this.
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Sheru George12 May 2026
I've used the services of Avyanco twice over the past 3 years for visa processing, and they have never failed to impress me.
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Dominic Pinto11 May 2026
We are very satisfied with Avyanco's support for Nanasu Realty — especially across AML compliance, accounting, and company setup.
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Purushottam Mukkundi6 May 2026
I had an excellent experience with Avyanco Business Setup Consultancy for both my company formation and family dependent visa process in the UAE.
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Cost calculator FAQ
Questions about UAE setup cost
How much does it cost to start a business in the UAE?
It depends on the jurisdiction, activity, visa count and office type. A lean free-zone licence can start from around AED 12,500, a one-visa package from roughly AED 18,500, and a mainland LLC varies with the activity and premises. The calculator gives you an instant, itemised estimate for your exact selections — and a senior advisor confirms the final figure.
Is the cost calculator free to use?
Yes — it is completely free and takes under a minute. You choose your business activity, purpose and jurisdiction, and receive an instant licence-based estimate. There is no obligation, and your details stay private.
Does the estimate include visa costs?
The calculator is licence-focused by default so you see a clean, comparable base cost across zones. Visa, establishment card and medical/Emirates ID costs are planned with your advisor at consultation, since the right visa quota depends on your team and office. Ask us and we'll add them to your quotation.
Why do UAE business setup costs vary so much?
Cost is driven by the jurisdiction (mainland vs free zone vs offshore), the business activity and any external approvals, the number of visas, and the office type (flexi-desk, shared or a fitted office). Government fees also change from time to time. See our free zone and mainland guides for the trade-offs.
Is the calculator estimate final?
It is an accurate indicative estimate based on current rates, not a formal quotation. Final government fees, timelines and eligibility are set by the relevant authorities and can vary case by case, so a senior Avyanco advisor confirms the exact figure for your business before you commit.
Which is cheaper — mainland or free zone?
A free zone is usually the more cost-efficient route for 100% ownership, international trade and services, while a mainland licence is chosen when you need to trade directly in the UAE market or bid for government work. The calculator lets you compare both instantly, and our business setup consultants map the best-fit option to your goals.
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