Free Zone Business Setup
Start a new Dubai free zone company with licence, Emirates ID and visa eligibility.
- Trade licence
- Emirates ID
- Medical and biometrics
- Eligibility for 2 investor visas
- Business activity assessment
From company setup to monthly accounting, compare options side by side. Final pricing depends on your requirements and is always confirmed in writing before work begins.
Company setup packages for the UAE. Starting prices shown; your final scope and fees are confirmed in writing after we review your activity.
Start a new Dubai free zone company with licence, Emirates ID and visa eligibility.
Start a Dubai mainland company, with a local sponsor only where your activity requires one.
A focused free zone licence for online selling.
Choose mainland or free zone, with your accounting organised from day one.
| Free Zone | Dubai Mainland | E-commerce Licence | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | AED 16,900 | AED 19,999 | AED 5,750 |
| Best for | Service, online and international businesses | Selling across the UAE or to local and government clients | Online stores with e-commerce activity only |
| Trade licence | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Residence visas | Eligibility for 2 investor visas | Based on office space and licence | No visa |
| Emirates ID, medical and biometrics | ✓ | Per agreed scope | — |
| Office | Per zone and package | Ejari additional | Lease agreement in the free zone |
| Ownership | Generally 100% foreign ownership | Depends on activity; local sponsor only where required | Generally 100% foreign ownership |
| Activities | Per the zone activity list | Wide choice, per licence | E-commerce only |
| Business consultancy | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Government fees | Confirmed in written scope | Confirmed in written scope | Confirmed in written scope |
Starting prices only. Government and authority fees, activity approvals and visa counts can change the total. We confirm everything before work begins.
Fixed monthly plans for businesses that want accounting handled after setup.
A simple monthly routine for early-stage businesses.
For growing businesses that also need tax and payroll covered.
Finance leadership for established companies.
| Accounting Essentials | Business Pro | Full CFO Suite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | AED 499 / month | AED 999 / month | Custom pricing |
| Monthly transactions | Up to 20 | Scope agreed | Scope agreed |
| Bank reconciliation | Monthly | Monthly | Monthly |
| Bookkeeping summary | Basic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Corporate tax filing | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Payroll | — | Up to 10 staff | Unlimited |
| Dedicated accountant | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Support | 24/7 WhatsApp | 24/7 WhatsApp | |
| Zoho Books setup | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fractional CFO and audit preparation | — | — | ✓ |
Prices are starting points. Final inclusions and limits are confirmed after reviewing your requirements.
Bookkeeping packages priced to your transaction volume and accounts.
A consistent core bookkeeping process.
For more regular transactions and reporting needs.
A wider, coordinated bookkeeping workflow.
| Essential Books | Growth Books | Complete Books | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transaction recording | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bank reconciliation | Scope agreed | Monthly | Multi-account |
| Payables and receivables records | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Monthly close checklist | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Summary report | Periodic | Monthly | Customised |
| Month-end coordination | — | — | ✓ |
| Pricing | On request | On request | Custom quote |
Accounting packages for recurring reporting and month-end support.
Basic accounting coordination.
Recurring accounting and reports.
More complex or wider finance support.
| Essential | Business | Comprehensive | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting records review | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reconciliations | As agreed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Month-end support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Profit and loss report | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balance sheet report | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Management information | — | — | By agreement |
| Pricing | On request | On request | Custom quote |
Payroll packages based on employee count and payroll frequency.
A defined payroll process.
Recurring payroll with agreed approvals.
Additional agreed payroll coordination.
| Basic | Standard | Complete | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll calculations | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Salary records | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Payslip preparation | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Leave calculations | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Payroll reports | Summary | ✓ | ✓ |
| WPS-related support | — | — | Where confirmed |
| End-of-service calculations | — | — | Where agreed |
| Pricing | On request | On request | Custom quote |
Combine services under one agreed scope and reporting timetable.
Bookkeeping and payroll through one agreed process.
Routine records and accounting support together.
A wider outsourced finance function.
| Books + Payroll | Accounting + Books | Outsourced Finance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bookkeeping | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Payroll | ✓ | — | By scope |
| Accounting and close support | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Financial reports | Agreed | Agreed | Agreed |
| Approvals and controls | Basic | ✓ | Defined |
| Pricing | Custom quote | Custom quote | Custom quote |
Tell us about your company, approximate transaction volume, team size and reporting requirements. We will help you find a sensible starting point.
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