Estimate your complete UAE mainland business setup cost in under 2 minutes — no sign-up required.
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License Type
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Activity Group
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Requirements
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Your Estimate
✔ Base Cost Includes
✔ Initial Government Approval
✔ Trade Name Registration
✔ MOA (Memorandum of Association)
✔ Trade License Issuance
✔ DED Payment Voucher (AED 8,000)
✘ Not Included
✘ Office Ejari / Tenancy Contract
✘ Investor / Partner Visas
✘ Employee Visas
✘ PRO / typing charges
✘ Bank account opening fees
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Choose the license type that matches your business nature
Select License Type
Mainland licenses fall into three groups. Most businesses qualify for Group A or B. Your choice here determines the base fee structure.
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Group A
Professional / Service License
No Extra Cost
Ideal for service-based businesses
No additional DED fees apply
Faster approval & processing
Perfect for consultants & freelancers
Single professional activity included
Most Common
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Group B
Commercial / Trade License
+ AED 6,000
Buy, sell & distribute goods
Multiple trading activities allowed
Required for retail & wholesale
Open showroom or retail store
Enables import/export operations
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Group C
Industrial / Manufacturing
Custom Pricing
Requires industrial zone/space
Cost depends on activity type
Depends on space size & location
Requires a separate consultation
Contact us for a custom quote
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Pick the activity category that best describes your business
Select Activity Group
Some activities require external regulatory approvals from bodies like RERA, SIRA, or Dubai Municipality — adding approximately AED 6,000 in fees.
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Simple Activity
No external approvals needed
No Extra Cost
Technical Services
Foodstuff (packaged / retail)
Textile & Garment Trading
IT & Computer Services
Management Consulting
Any standard trade activity
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Special Activity
External approval required
+ AED 6,000
Real Estate & Brokerage → RERA
Construction Companies → RERA
Gold / Diamond / Jewellery → SIRA
Oil, Lubricants & Diesel Trading
Restaurants & Cafes → Municipality
Financial & Advisory Services
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General Trading
High-volume multi-category trade
Total: AED 33,000
Trade virtually any product
Multiple product categories
Higher DED voucher (14k–28k)
Best for large-scale importers
Fixed flat total: AED 33,000
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Add any optional services to complete your estimate
Additional Requirements
Select any extra services you need. All figures are approximate government fees — our team can confirm exact amounts for your case.
🏠 Office Ejari / Tenancy Contract
Ejari is the mandatory office registration required for your trade license. If you don't have an existing tenancy contract registered with RERA, we can arrange it.
👔 Investor / Partner Visa
Required for company owners who want UAE residency. Includes entry permit, medical fitness, Emirates ID, and visa stamping.
👷 Employee Visa(s)
For hiring staff. A labour file (AED 1,000) is automatically added when any employee visa is selected. Includes visa stamping + Emirates ID.
Estimated Total Investment
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Cost Breakdown
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⚠ Please note: All figures are approximate government fee estimates. Final costs may vary based on your specific activities, office size, and processing timelines.
