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ICP / GDRFAEstablishment & visa capacity
BanksAccount-readiness context

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Consulting · LTD · 2 visas · flexi-desk · with corporate tax

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What this usually covers

  • Entity formation and licence coordination
  • Authority and government processing
  • Workspace or registered-office arrangements where required
  • Documentation and compliance support
  • Dedicated setup coordination

Visa eligibility, immigration setup, workspace, government fees, activity choice, and package terms can change the final cost. We confirm the exact inclusions and price in your proposal before you proceed.

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What impacts cost

Setup costs can vary significantly based on licence and registration, workspace, visa count, approvals, and year-two renewals.

Licence and registration
Starting point
Sets the baseline for the setup you choose.
Relative impact: baseline
Workspace
Main variable
Often one of the biggest factors in the overall estimate, and in visa capacity.
Relative impact: high
Visa count
Per visa
Each visa adds its own government and processing cost.
Relative impact: variable, per visa
Activity approvals
Activity-based
Some activities require additional approvals, depending on what the business does.
Relative impact: moderate, activity-dependent
Year two
Ongoing costs
Renewals, visas, and tax admin follow their own timeline after setup.
Relative impact: ongoing, recurring

Selected setups by business type

Selling in the UAE and beyond

Government buyers and mainland customers push the estimate toward a mainland setup.

Setup
Dubai mainland company with a free-zone holding company
Selling into the UAE
Direct contracting, including government buyers
Visas
Planned around the workspace you choose
Cost drivers
Licence, workspace, and visa count
Estimate
Confirmed after scope review
  1. Week 1Scope agreed in writing, initial approvals
  2. Week 2Trade licence issued
  3. Week 3Establishment card and first visa steps
  4. After licensingBanking referral and tax registration

Relocating for client work and residence

Desk-based work billed abroad usually keeps the estimate at the lower end.

Setup
Single-founder free-zone company on a desk workspace
Clients
Overseas clients and remote delivery
Visas
One founder visa
Cost drivers
Licence and a single visa
Estimate
Confirmed after scope review
  1. Week 1Activity confirmed, scope agreed, name approved
  2. Week 2Licence and establishment card issued
  3. Week 3Entry permit, medical, Emirates ID, residence
  4. After licensingBanking referral and tax registration

Building a regional base for enterprise sales

Institutional buyers and local hiring raise both the setup and the year-two estimate.

Setup
Foreign-owned mainland company with leased premises
Selling into the UAE
Enterprise sales and institutional procurement
Visas
Planned around the local team and office
Cost drivers
Office lease, visa count, and approvals
Estimate
Confirmed after scope review
  1. Week 1Scope agreed in writing, parent legalisations
  2. Week 2Initial approval, trade name, tenancy registered
  3. Week 3Commercial licence issued, immigration file opened
  4. After licensingVendor onboarding, banking referral, tax registration

Importing, storing, and selling into the UAE

Warehousing and customs usually move the estimate more than the licence itself.

Setup
Free-zone trading company with bonded warehousing
Operations
Import, storage, and UAE fulfilment
Premises
Warehouse sized around stock and fulfilment needs
Cost drivers
Warehouse, customs registration, and visa count
Estimate
Confirmed after scope review
  1. Week 1Warehouse requirements agreed
  2. Week 2Trade name, initial approval, warehouse agreement
  3. Week 3Licence, customs code, and import setup
  4. After licensingBanking referral and marketplace onboarding

Holding assets across jurisdictions

Structure and banking acceptance drive the estimate more than setup speed.

Setup
Two-tier holding structure across complementary registries
Ownership
Consolidated ownership and succession planning
Banking
Matched to the asset profile and expected activity
Cost drivers
Two entities, registers, and compliance setup
Estimate
Confirmed after scope review
  1. Week 1Structure design and scope agreed in writing
  2. Week 2Entity documents and ownership records prepared
  3. Week 3Company registration and corporate records issued
  4. After licensingBanking referral and ongoing compliance setup

What do you need help with?

Business banking consultation Business banking We assess your business profile, prepare the evidence banks need, and guide you through the right application route. Corporate tax document review Corporate tax UAE corporate tax registration, annual returns, and the deadlines that carry penalties. Organised corporate records Renewals & filings Licence, establishment card, chamber, tenancy, visas and tax returns each renew on their own clock. We put them on one, and run it. Visa and residence consultation Visas and residence Every hire is a sequence of government steps. Missing one restarts the clock.

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Tell us the activity, visa count, and emirate you have in mind. A specialist will confirm what your setup actually costs, including renewals.

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Frequently asked

Is the estimate a final quote?
No. The estimate is an early planning tool. A final scope depends on the licence activity, authority, legal structure, owners, visas, facility, document readiness, and any external approvals. We confirm applicable costs and deliverables in writing before work begins.
What does a complete UAE setup budget usually include?
A complete budget can include licence and registration fees, immigration or establishment steps, residence visas, Emirates ID and medical costs, office or facility charges, insurance, document legalisation, professional support, tax registration, and first-year compliance needs. The relevant items depend on the chosen route; an entry-level licence price is not a complete operating budget.
Why can the final cost differ from an online estimate?
Online estimates cannot account for every owner, activity, authority condition, visa requirement, office solution, document issue, banking need, or regulated approval. They are useful for direction, not a substitute for a reviewed scope. We explain the assumptions before you commit.
Can you compare more than one route?
Yes. Where there is more than one viable route, we can compare the practical cost, operating constraints, visa implications, banking considerations, and ongoing obligations. The goal is to choose the route that fits the business, not just the lowest advertised price.
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