VERIFIED 2026 · ALL-IN · FORMENZO
How much does it cost to start a business in the UAE?
Starting a business in the UAE in 2026 costs from AED 4,888 all-in for a free-zone licence (Ajman NuVentures, zero visas), or from AED 10,800 all-in with one residence visa. Prices rise with the emirate and facilities — up to AED 35,484 at DMCC in Dubai — but every figure is all-in, with 100% foreign ownership and 0% personal income tax.
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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