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Real 2026 prices, not a “contact us” wall — licence, desk, visa and all-in package costs for DMCC.
Get Free ConsultationWhatsApp UsStraight answer, no “contact us” wall: this is what a DMCC company formation really costs in 2026. Prices flex with your activity, office and visa count, and DMCC runs frequent promotions — so use these as honest planning bands and ask us for the live offer as one fixed, all-in figure.
| Cost component | What it is | Indicative (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| Trade licence | Your DMCC licence fee (activity-dependent) | ~ 10,000 – 20,000 |
| Registration / incorporation | One-off company registration | ~ 9,000 – 10,000 |
| Flexi desk | Registered address, up to 3 visas | ~ 4,000 – 9,000 |
| Establishment card | Required before visas | ~ 1,500 – 2,000 |
| Per residence visa | Entry, medical, Emirates ID, stamping | ~ 3,500 – 6,000 |
| Scenario | Setup | Year-one total (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| Solo consultant | Service licence + flexi desk + 1 visa | ~ 27,000 – 36,000 |
| Trading start-up | Trading licence + flexi desk + 2 visas | ~ 30,000 – 42,000 |
| Growing team | Serviced office + 4–6 visas | ~ 55,000 – 90,000+ |
From year two you drop the one-off registration, so renewal (licence + desk) typically runs ~ AED 15,000 – 22,000, plus visa renewals every two years. Full detail on DMCC licence renewal.
This page underpins every DMCC business setup quote we give. Compare workspace on office options and visa costs on visa services.
These are DMCC's own published list prices, not our estimates. Use them to check any quote you receive, including ours.
| DMCC fee | Frequency | Official fee (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | One-time | 1,015 |
| New company registration (standard activities) | One-time | 9,020 |
| Articles of Association | One-time | 2,020 |
| Standard trading or service licence | Annual | 20,285 |
| General trading licence | Annual | 50,265 |
| Establishment card | Annual | 1,825 |
What this tells you: at list price, the one-time fees plus a standard licence come to AED 32,340 before any workspace or visas. That is why most founders set up through one of DMCC's bundled packages, which include the licence and a desk for less than buying each item separately.
| DMCC package | Price (AED) | What is included |
|---|---|---|
| JLT Resident | 29,205 | Licence and flexi-desk options for JLT residents |
| Ecosystem packages (Crypto, Gaming or AI Centre) | 31,000 | Licence, co-working access, 50% off second-year renewal |
| CLG – New | 34,185 | Licence for a company limited by guarantee; no office included |
| Basic Biz | 35,484 | Licence and flexi desk, 1 visa eligibility; individual shareholders only |
| Prime Plus | 40,145 (1 yr) / 62,480 (3 yr) | Fast-track setup, renewal price freeze, bank account support |
| Jump Start | 43,780 (flexi) / 49,941 (co-working) | Licence, workspace eligible for 3 visas, one 2-year visa included |
We\'ll price the current DMCC promotion for your exact activity and visa count — one fixed number, no surprises.
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