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Quick answer DMCC costs ~AED 20K year-one versus DIFC at ~AED 55K for solo setups

Quick answer IFZA tech license costs AED 12,900–AED 18,000; Dubai mainland DET costs AED 22,000–AED

Quick answer Skilled professionals need AED 15,000 monthly salary, Bachelor’s degree, and UAE employment contract.

Quick answer A KIZAD manufacturing license costs approximately AED 85,000 in year one (2026 rates).

Quick answer Mandatory VAT registration applies when taxable supplies exceed AED 375,000 in trailing 12

Quick answer RAKEZ costs AED 18,500–25,000 year-1, JAFZA AED 32,000–45,000, DMCC AED 45,000–65,000. — Choice

Quick answer IFZA costs AED 13,050 year-1 for solo freelancers with flexi-desk; TECOM starts AED

Quick answer UAE corporate tax returns must be filed within 9 months after your financial

Quick answer UAE business credit cards without salary transfer require AED 15,000–50,000 security deposit or

Quick answer Dubai trading company setup costs AED 25,000–60,000 in year one depending on mainland

Quick answer Register with the FTA within 30 days before your first excisable activity. Registration

Quick answer Mainland MOA drafting costs AED 2,500–4,500 including legal work and notarization. The document