From AED 12,000 | 7-10 Days | 0% Income Tax
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0%
Personal income tax
100%
Foreign ownership
50+
Free zones
7–10
Days to register
Dubai sits at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa — reaching 2+ billion consumers within 4 hours. 0% personal income tax, 100% profit repatriation.
AED 21,000 — 10-15 days
Retail, F&B, import/export
AED 12,500 — 5-7 days
IT, freelancers, international trade
AED 7,500 — 3-5 days
Holding, IP ownership, investment
Each free zone optimized for specific industries — Residency24 has official partnerships with all
Gold, jewelry, commodities, finance
Startups, freelancers, general trading
Banking, insurance, asset management
Logistics, air freight, e-Commerce
IT, consulting, digital marketing
Determine company type and jurisdiction with our expert
Submit passport and docs online — no travel to Dubai
Choose company name and pay initial fees
Official trade license issued — company legally active
Residency24 manages the business bank account process
UAE residence visa for you and up to 6 team members
Prices are estimates. Free consultation for exact pricing.
| Free Zone | Mainland | Full Package | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trade License + Registration | AED 12,500–15,000 | AED 21,000–25,000 | Included |
| Residence Visa (1st person) | AED 3,500–4,500 | AED 3,500–4,500 | Included |
| Virtual Office | Included | AED 5,000–15,000 | Included |
| Business Bank Account | Separate | Separate | Included |
| Annual Renewal | AED 8,000–12,000 | AED 15,000–20,000 | Free consult |
| Approx. Total Year 1 | AED 17,000–22,000 | AED 28,000–45,000 | Get a quote |
High-quality color scan
Must be officially translated to English
Required by some zones for professional activities
Residency24 reviews all documents online — no trip to Dubai required
We serve clients from 50+ nationalities. Our multilingual team guides you through every step in your own language.
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