VERIFIED 2026 · ALL-IN · FORMENZO
Is a UAE free zone cheaper than mainland?
Yes — a UAE free-zone company is usually cheaper to start than a mainland one, from AED 4,888 all-in with 100% foreign ownership and no separate office required. Mainland licences add higher government fees and often a physical office. A free zone is the cheaper route unless you specifically need to trade directly with the UAE local market.
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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