How much does it cost to set up a business in Dubai — Emirates Business Lounge Free Zone from 8,500 AED, Mainland from 11,500 AED

Transparent, all-inclusive Dubai setup pricing — Free Zone from 8,500 AED, Mainland from 11,500 AED.

Costs & Pricing

How much does it cost to set up a business in Dubai?

Business setup costs in Dubai vary by structure. With Emirates Business Lounge, a Free Zone company starts from 8,500 AED and a Mainland company starts from 11,500 AED.

Both packages are all-inclusive: they cover the trade licence process, service fees, an Ejari virtual office address, bank account assistance, VAT and tax registration, a company stamp, and a shared PO Box. You pay one clear price with no hidden fees, and Emirates Business Lounge itemises everything upfront so you know exactly what you're paying for.

  • Free Zone package: from 8,500 AED
  • Mainland package: from 11,500 AED
  • Includes trade licence process and service fees
  • Ejari virtual office address and bank account assistance
  • VAT and tax registration, company stamp, shared PO Box
  • One transparent price — no hidden fees
Published: 2026-08-21
Updated: 2026-08-21
Author: Emirates Business Lounge
How Much Does It Cost to Set Up a Business in Dubai?

Let's talk about the question everyone wants answered first — how much does it actually cost to set up a business in Dubai?

The honest answer is that it depends on the structure you choose. A free zone company is the more affordable route, while a mainland company costs a bit more because it gives you direct access to the local UAE market.

What matters most is what's included in that price. With us, both packages are all-inclusive. That means the trade licence, your business address, bank account assistance, VAT registration, a company stamp, and a shared PO box are all built in. You're not going to sign up for one figure and then get surprised by five more fees later.

We itemise everything upfront, so before you pay anything, you can see exactly where each dirham goes.

If you tell us what kind of business you're starting, we'll give you a precise, all-in figure — no guesswork, no hidden extras.

Want your exact all-in cost? Tell us your business activity and we'll give you a precise, itemised figure.
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