PUBLISHED 2026 · SCENARIO COMPARISON · FORMENZO
How much does it cost to set up a UAE company from Pakistan?
Published 2026 scenario comparison. The figures below compare the selected licence and visa count. They are not an individual authority-fee schedule; final authority line items, eligibility and availability are confirmed in writing after review — before payment.
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What the AED 4,888 and AED 10,800 figures buy
The AED 4,888 entry price is a licence-only company at Ajman NuVentures Centre — trade licence, authority fees and setup service, with no visa attached. Most Pakistani founders take the AED 10,800 tier instead, which adds one residence visa: entry permit, medical, Emirates ID and stamping. If a Sharjah address suits better, SRTIP is AED 12,500 with one visa; a Dubai licence starts higher, with IFZA at AED 17,615 on the same basis.
Who picks this option
Three profiles come up repeatedly: IT and software exporters from Karachi and Lahore who invoice foreign clients through a UAE entity; freelance consultants serving Gulf customers who need residency more than premises; and trading businesses that want a UAE counterparty company for shipping and payments. The guide for Pakistani founders works through each route; the zone ranking orders zones by price.
Two things founders ask
Can the company be formed before travelling? The licence itself can be issued while you are still in Pakistan. The visa block includes steps done inside the UAE — the medical test and Emirates ID biometrics.
Do you need to rent premises first? No — the company is registered at the free zone's own address, so nothing needs leasing before the licence issues.
