Question 1

How much does DMCC cost in 2026?

Accepted Answer

DMCC costs AED 35,484 for the trade licence only in 2026 — that covers the government and authority licence, registration and Formenzo's setup service. Residence visas are NOT included; they are added separately and re-quoted in writing per package.

Question 2

Does the AED 35,484 include residence visas?

Accepted Answer

No. AED 35,484 is licence-only. DMCC residence visas are arranged separately on a per-package basis and priced on request, then confirmed in writing before you commit. We never bundle an invented visa figure into the headline price.

Question 3

Is DMCC the cheapest UAE free zone?

Accepted Answer

No. DMCC is Dubai's flagship and most prestigious free zone, not the cheapest. The cheapest all-in UAE free zone is Ajman from AED 4,888. By comparison Meydan starts around AED 12,500 and IFZA around AED 12,900 with no visa.

Question 4

Why is DMCC more expensive than other free zones?

Accepted Answer

DMCC is Dubai's largest and most prestigious free zone, known for commodities, trading and fintech, with a prime DMCC address and strong banking acceptance. That positioning carries a higher licence and authority cost than budget zones such as Ajman or Meydan.

Free zone	Price
DMCC · Dubai (licence only, visas separate)	AED 35,484
Ajman · cheapest all-in	AED 4,888
Meydan · Dubai all-in	AED 12,500
IFZA · Dubai licence only	AED 12,900