Ranges from approximately AED 10,000 for basic free zone packages to AED 40,000+ for mainland commercial licences with office and visa. Activity and jurisdiction determine exact cost.
Licence Pricing
Trade License Cost Dubai
Understand true Dubai trade licence costs before you commit — KPM Global Services breaks down mainland DET fees, free zone packages, visas, and hidden charges in one transparent quote.
- Transparent Quotes
- DET & Free Zones
- No Hidden Fees
Cost Breakdown
Trade License Cost Dubai
1Scope
2Compare
3Quote
4Setup
Know total year-one cost
Licence, office, visas, and renewals included.
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Overview
What drives trade licence cost in Dubai
Trade licence cost in Dubai varies dramatically between mainland DET registration and free zone packages — headline prices often exclude visas, establishment fees, office rent, and mandatory audits.
Mainland commercial licences typically cost AED 15,000–30,000 in government fees plus annual office rent. Budget free zones start near AED 10,000–15,000 all-in, while premium zones like DMCC exceed AED 35,000.
KPM Global Services provides itemised cost comparisons across jurisdictions so you budget accurately for year one and understand ongoing renewal obligations.
Who This Is For
Who needs licence cost clarity
- First-time entrepreneurs comparing Dubai setup budgets
- Investors evaluating mainland versus free zone pricing
- Businesses renewing licences and seeking cost optimisation
- Founders quoted cheap packages suspecting hidden fees
- Trading companies assessing activity-specific fee premiums
- Corporate groups comparing multi-entity licence costs
How We Help
Trade licence cost advisory
Jurisdiction comparison
Compare DET mainland and shortlisted free zone total first-year costs.
Package deconstruction
Itemise what advertised packages include and exclude.
Activity fee mapping
Identify activity-specific surcharges for trading, professional, or regulated sectors.
Visa cost modelling
Calculate establishment, immigration, and medical fees per visa.
Renewal forecasting
Project year-two costs including audit, office, and licence renewal.
Fixed-scope quotes
Deliver written quotes with government and service fees separated.
Process
How we quote licence costs
- 1
Activity review
Understand business model, visa needs, and market access requirements.
- 2
Shortlist jurisdictions
Identify 2–3 viable mainland or free zone options.
- 3
Fee research
Pull current authority tariffs and package pricing.
- 4
Total cost model
Build year-one and year-two cost comparison spreadsheet.
- 5
Quote delivery
Present transparent breakdown with no hidden line items.
- 6
Setup execution
Proceed with incorporation at agreed fixed scope.
Documents
Information for accurate cost quote
- Business activity description
- Number of shareholders and visa requirements
- Target jurisdiction preference if any
- Office type needs — flexi-desk, shared, or dedicated
- Import/export or trading activity details
- Budget range for setup and first year
- Existing licence copy if renewal or amendment
- Regulated sector approvals required
Pricing
Trade licence cost components
Understanding each cost layer prevents budget surprises.
- Authority licence fee — DET mainland or free zone tariff
- Office solution — flexi-desk from AED 5,000 vs commercial rent AED 25,000+
- Visa allocation — AED 3,500–6,000 per person all-in
- Establishment card and immigration file fees
- External approvals for regulated activities
- Annual audit and compliance fees in many free zones
Advertised "from" prices rarely reflect your actual configuration. KPM Global Services quotes your specific activity and visa count.
Timeline
From cost quote to licence
1 day
Cost quote
Itemised comparison delivered after activity review.
1–3 days
Decision
Jurisdiction and package confirmed.
1–2 weeks
Mainland setup
DET licence issued per standard timeline.
3–10 days
Free zone setup
Zone licence issued per authority processing.
Avoid Mistakes
Licence cost mistakes to avoid
- Comparing free zone headline price without visa and audit costs
- Choosing general trading licence when consultancy activity costs less
- Ignoring year-two renewal and office rent in budget planning
- Assuming cheapest zone is best value for banking needs
- Paying for excess visa quota not needed at startup
- Accepting quotes without written government fee breakdown
Why KPM
Why Choose KPM Global Services
UAE-focused advisory
Practical guidance on Dubai trade licence cost advisory from a Dubai-based team that works with authorities, banks, and regulators daily.
Clear documentation
Structured checklists, realistic timelines, and transparent scope so you know what is included before you proceed.
Connected services
Link setup, visas, banking, accounting, VAT, Corporate Tax, PRO, and legal support through one coordinated advisory journey.
No generic templates
Advice is tailored to your activity, shareholders, jurisdiction, and operational plans — not a one-size-fits-all package.
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