VERIFIED 2026 · ALL-IN · FORMENZO
How long does it take to set up a UAE free-zone company?
A UAE free-zone licence is typically issued in 3–8 working days once your trade name and documents are approved. Residence visas follow after the licence — usually another 1–3 weeks per visa for the entry permit, medical, Emirates ID and stamping.
Every figure here is the real, all-in 2026 price — government/authority fee, our setup service and the residence-visa block — confirmed in writing, with no sales call. See the full Cost Index or the open price dataset (CC-BY).
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