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Expo City Dubai Free Zone Cost 2026: Every Package & Fee

Official package prices, a line-by-line fee breakdown and real year-one totals, from an authorised Expo City Dubai channel partner.

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How much does an Expo City Dubai Free Zone company cost in 2026? Below are all of Expo City's published packages, the full fee breakdown of the Standard 6 Visa Package, and worked year-one totals, so you can budget before you speak to anyone.

All Expo City Dubai packages (official 2026 prices)

Package	Price (AED)	Best for
Expo Freelance 1	9,020 / year	Freelancers; 1-year visa included
Expo Freelance 2	16,020	Freelancers; 2-year visa included
Expo Green Licence	from 10,000	Eligible sustainability businesses
Business Hub Package 1	12,520 / year	Solo founders not yet hiring
Business Hub Package 2	17,570 / year	Teams: 4 visas, 6 activities, company card
Standard 6 Visa Package	22,080 / year	Growing teams: 6 free visa allocations
Expo Multi	from 38,020 / 3 years	Long-term setup with office options

Standard 6 Visa Package: the full fee breakdown

Fee	AED
Initial approval	500
Registration & Articles of Association	5,000
Licence (1 year)	10,000
Company card	2,500
Shared desk	4,000
KDID government fee	80
Total	22,080

The licence covers 1 licence type with up to 6 activities, and 6 visa allocations are included at no allocation fee. Visas are then charged per person: AED 3,200 (outside the UAE) or AED 4,500 (inside the UAE) for 2 years, plus AED 20 KDID. Details: Expo City Dubai visas.

Year-one examples

Scenario	Package	Year-one total (AED)
Freelancer with visa	Expo Freelance 1	9,020
Solo founder, no visa yet	Business Hub 1	12,520
Founder + 2 staff (all outside UAE)	Standard 6 Visa	31,740 (22,080 + 3 × 3,220)

Health insurance and optional workspace upgrades are extra. As an authorised channel partner, we confirm the live price and any current offer in writing before you pay.

What drives your Expo City cost

Visa count: the biggest variable; packages with free allocations save the most if you plan to hire.
Activities: up to 6 on the Standard and Business Hub 2 packages; more cost extra.
Workspace: shared desk in the Standard package; furnished offices and larger spaces cost more.
Term: Expo Multi covers 3 years in one go.

Comparing with DMCC? See the Expo City vs DMCC cost comparison and our DMCC cost calculator.

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Expo City Dubai cost — FAQs

How much does it cost to set up in Expo City Dubai Free Zone?

Official packages start at AED 9,020 for the Expo Freelance permit with visa and AED 12,520 for a Business Hub Package 1 company licence. Business Hub Package 2 with 4 visas is AED 17,570, and the Standard 6 Visa Package is AED 22,080.

What is included in the Expo City Standard 6 Visa Package?

Initial approval, registration and Articles of Association, a 1-year licence, company card, shared desk, the KDID fee and 6 free visa allocations, for AED 22,080. Visas are then charged per person.

How many activities can I have on an Expo City licence?

The Standard 6 Visa Package and Business Hub Package 2 allow up to 6 activities. More activities can be added at an additional cost.

Is Expo City cheaper than DMCC?

On entry price, yes: Expo City company packages start at AED 12,520 versus DMCC's official packages from AED 29,205. DMCC offers deeper commodity, crypto and trading ecosystems; the right choice depends on your business.

Source & review. Prices from Expo City Dubai’s published packages and package sheets, checked October 2026 by Pro24, an authorised channel partner of Expo City Dubai Free Zone. We confirm the live price before you pay.