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Costs and procedures for establishing a company in Dubai

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The cost of establishing a company in Dubai. Companies wishing to establish activities in Dubai enjoy flexibility in commercial or service activities. To invest in Dubai, a business visa must be obtained and a commercial license specific to the activity must be obtained. In this article, we will learn about the cost of establishing a company in Dubai. 

Cost of setting up a company in Dubai

The cost of establishing a company in Dubai includes several costs and fees that vary according to the nature of the activity and the region, as follows: 

  • Costs of obtaining a commercial license (license to practice business).
  • Costs of renting or purchasing the location where the business will be conducted.
  • All costs related to furnishing the workplace.
  • Fees for clearing work permits and sponsorship related to expatriate employees and the visas required for them in the name of the company.
  • Open a bank account and deposit the minimum capital into it.
  • The legal form of the company requires costs and varies according to the nature of the activity, whether industrial, commercial or professional, and industrial activity is the most expensive.
  • Business license fees to determine the cost of establishing a company in Dubai.

The cost of establishing a company in Dubai is divided into two parts of costs

First: Obtaining the necessary licenses to practice the company’s activity

Second: Entry fees to the markets

The second fee regarding the cost of setting up a company in Dubai is the market entry fee:

  • The cost of entering markets subject to the local law system is approximately 5% of the value of the company’s lease contract.
  • There are fees estimated by a committee affiliated with the competent authorities in Dubai, and they are regarding whether the company’s headquarters is owned by the foreign investor.
  • The foreign investor residence fees in Dubai are estimated at about 5% of the value of the housing contract.
  • Waste fees are estimated by the Emirates Waste Committee.

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