Dubai Maritime City

A Dubai Maritime City (Dubai Maritime) license costs AED 29,000 all-in for the zero-visa package in 2026 — that includes government license fee, Establishment Card, flexi-desk lease, and Formenzo's all-inclusive service fee. Add one investor visa (entry permit, medical, Emirates ID, stamping) and the total becomes AED 33,190.

Dubai Maritime issues the trade license in 10 business days after initial approval (3 days). A residency visa adds approximately 7 more days. Opening a UAE corporate bank account adds 4 days on top. Total from signup to funded UAE IBAN: about 21 days.

Dubai Maritime default package includes 3 visas, and the maximum allowed per license is unlimited. Each additional investor or employment visa costs approximately AED 3,500 including entry permit, medical, Emirates ID, and stamping.

Dubai Maritime companies primarily bank with Emirates NBD, Mashreq, FAB, and HSBC. Formenzo coordinates the KYC process and typical time from license issuance to funded account is 11 days. Bank approval rates vary by nationality; we pre-match you to the right bank before filing.

Dubai Maritime permits approximately 250 business activities. It is best suited for logistics, industrial, manufacturing, import export. Activities not allowed include restaurant, retail physical, ecommerce — these require a UAE Mainland license.

Yes — Dubai Maritime formation is fully remote through Formenzo. We handle document collection, trade name reservation, MOA drafting, and submission without a UAE visit. You only come to the UAE for one day to complete the medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics — and only if you want a residency visa. The trade license itself can be issued with zero travel.

Yes. Dubai Maritime is a recognized UAE Free Zone, so companies qualifying as a Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP) can maintain a 0% Corporate Tax rate on qualifying income. Non-qualifying income is taxed at the standard 9% above AED 375,000. Dubai Maritime companies must register with the Federal Tax Authority within 3 months of incorporation — Formenzo handles this filing.

Marine free zone between Port Rashid and Dubai Dry Docks. 249-hectare dedicated maritime cluster. Between Port Rashid and Dubai Dry Docks. Banking score: 7/10. Setup speed: 10 days. Starting cost: AED 29,000. Take Formenzo's 60-second assessment to compare Dubai Maritime against 47 other UAE Free Zones based on your nationality, budget, and business activity.