First-time founders
You have an idea and a budget, but no license. Start small, and scale as you grow.
Select your business activities, and add the number of visas you need along with any value-added services.
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Everything the license covers, everything you choose to add, and the charges that only apply in certain cases.
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Your license cost covers the following documents, services, and benefits!
Pay only for what you need. Add or remove these services even after license issuance.
These charges are only applicable under specific situations.
You don't need to pay anything until you've spoken with an advisor and confirmed your activities with them.
Your estimate updates itself instantly based on your selections. Experiment until you find the company structure that's right for you.
One of our advisors confirms your details, activities, and requirements before issuing a final quote.
Make your payment online or at SPC Free Zone. If everything is in order, you get your license instantly!
You could get both in as few as just 3 working days*, subject to approval.
*Both the 3-day residence visa package and corporate bank account opening assistance service are separate services and are chargeable separately.
Have questions? Check out our step-by-step business setup guide.
Who's It For?
Our cost calculator gives entrepreneurs an accurate estimate of their costs before they decide to commit.
You have an idea and a budget, but no license. Start small, and scale as you grow.
Freelancers face contracting and payment issues. A business license and residence visa makes things seamless.
Activity groups, permissions, and staffing costs move the needle significantly. An estimate helps you plan ahead.
Visa quotas, change-of-status costs, and workspace requirements scale with headcount. Know the cost per person before you pay.
Adding a UAE entity to a portfolio of international branches? Calculate the difference between a license-only presence and a fully-staffed office.
No two businesses cost the same to set up. The following variables can impact your final cost.
Located on the Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311) in Al Zahia, SPC Free Zone is located within 15 minutes of two major airports and seaports.
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An advisor can confirm activity eligibility and the exact charges for your case.
800 SPCFZ (77239)If you're only applying for a business license, you'll pay a setup cost starting from AED 5,750.
This figure covers a one-year business license, company registration costs, and every activity group you have applied for. This cost excludes residence visas, value-added services, and any other one-time charges that you may incur.
Four things: the business license itself, your chosen activities, the number of visas you need, and any value-added services you may opt for.
With SPC Free Zone, the cost of your first 5 activity groups are included in the cost of your business license, however, any additional activity groups can incur additional costs. Visas are the most variable cost, because each visa application includes fixed government fees.
Yes, when you select the number of visas you need, all costs related to visa applications are listed.
However, the Change-of-status fees (which apply only to applicants already in the UAE) is excluded as it is only applicable in specific circumstances.
Yes, absolutely! You even have the option to start your business 100% remotely without needing to visit the UAE.
You also have the choice to begin with a license-only setup, and then add visas as your business grows.
No. Our cost calculator provides a real-time breakdown of every applicable fee.
However, if your activities require external approvals, the quoted figures may be subject to change. If you choose to proceed, your final amount will be confirmed once more with a Business Setup Advisor.
A business cost calculator estimates the major costs of setting up a business.
It helps you plan ahead and budget properly.
A business setup cost calculator simplifies the process of estimating your required setup capital, and is much more accurate than manual calculations.
It can also help identify areas where expenses can be reduced or optimised, helping you plan with better insights.
Some of the benefits of a business cost calculator for larger enterprises include financial planning and decision-making.
It also supports cost-benefit analysis and resource allocation.
Yes, business cost calculators typically provide estimates or calculations based on certain variables.
The industry your business is in is one of those variables.
One of our Business Setup Advisors will verify your details and confirm your final quote before you make a payment!
