UAE Free Zone setup cost calculator
Get an instant, accurate estimate for your UAE Free Zone company. Pick your zone (IFZA, DMCC, JAFZA, RAKEZ, ADGM, DIFC), number of visas, office type, and add-ons — we’ll show you exactly what to budget. Built and maintained by JPA Group, established 2001.
Free Zone Setup Cost Calculator
Get an instant estimate for your UAE Free Zone company. Covers license, visas, Ejari, and core compliance.
Get a tailored quote with exact government fees. A senior advisor responds within one UAE working hour.
Which UAE free zone is right for you?
Each zone has its own license categories, visa quotas, office requirements, and price points. Here’s a quick guide to the six most popular:
Cheapest entry to the UAE. Trade, services, e-commerce. Flexi-desk included. From AED 5,499.
Premium gold standard. Trade hub for commodities, crypto, tech. Strong banking introductions. From AED 11,999.
Logistics, manufacturing, heavy industry. Direct port access. Larger warehouse options. From AED 15,999.
Industrial and trading. Lowest visa cost in UAE. Good for budget setup. From AED 6,499.
Common-law jurisdiction. Finance, fintech, holding companies. Highest credibility. From AED 14,999.
UAE’s premier financial centre. DFSA regulated. For serious finance/legal entities. From AED 22,999.
What’s included in our setup price?
- Free Zone trade license — one-year, your chosen activities
- Memorandum of Association (MOA) — drafted, notarised
- Establishment Card — for visa eligibility
- Flexi-desk address — included for the first year (varies by zone)
- Bank account introduction — we connect you to UAE banks (RAKBANK, Mashreq NEOBiz, Wio)
- 1 free Tax & VAT consultation — with our FTA Tax Agent
- Dedicated relationship manager — one point of contact
What’s extra beyond the calculator estimate?
Our calculator shows JPA’s professional fee plus typical zone fees. The exact total may vary by:
- Number of business activities you license (extra activities = extra fees)
- Specific zone authority’s annual fee that year (zones can revise their pricing)
- Visa medical, Emirates ID, and stamping fees (~AED 2,000-3,500 per visa)
- Tenancy contract / Ejari (mandatory for visa endorsement) — from AED 350
- Bank account opening minimum balance (varies by bank)
Want a precise quote? Use the calculator above and click “Get Detailed Quote”. A senior advisor responds within one UAE working hour with the complete breakdown including all government fees.