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Dubai Internet City (DIC) costs AED 15,000–35,000 per year for a virtual office; DMCC ranges

DAFZA costs AED 5,750 with a 10-day setup and 2-week visa approval; DSO averages AED

DIFC costs AED 15,000–85,000 to set up with 9% corporate tax above AED 375,000 profit;

DMCC costs AED 4,500–8,500 for solo traders (year 1), ADGM costs AED 6,000–12,000; in both,

Updated 19 October 2026. This guide has been corrected: SHAMS (Sharjah Media City) is a

You can now own 100% of a Dubai mainland company as a foreigner, a legal

An aviation consultancy license in the UAE costs between AED 8,500 and AED 22,000 for

The UAE’s 9% corporate tax applies to all business income above AED 375,000 from 1

Making a will in the UAE in 2026 costs between AED 500–AED 3,500, takes 5–15

Setting up a company in Dubai Science Park (DSP) costs between AED 5,500 and AED

Dubai Logistics City (DLC) is a UAE free zone offering 0% corporate tax on qualifying

A low-cost business setup in Dubai costs AED 5,500–AED 15,000 for license registration alone, but