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Dubai Business Setup Cost, Calculated Before You Order.

Configure an IFZA or Meydan company setup with license duration, visas and optional services. See official list-price logic with no Foundster service fee.

Official IFZA & Meydan Prices

The calculator is built around the supported Free Zone packages you can actually order through Foundster today.

No Foundster Service Fee

You see the Free Zone price structure directly. Foundster is compensated by its Free Zone partners, not through customer markups.

Company Cockpit Included

After setup, track documents and key company tasks, and request support for upcoming renewals from the Foundster platform.

Free Zone Decision

IFZA or Meydan: choose the setup before you calculate it.

Foundster online checkout currently supports two Dubai Free Zone routes. Pick the one that sounds closest to your business, then the calculator opens with that setup selected.

IFZA Free Zone

Dubai Silicon Oasis

IFZA

Best for

Consultants, agencies, online-service founders and trading businesses that want a straightforward, cost-conscious Free Zone setup.

Good signals

  • Strong entry package
  • Broad service and trading fit
  • Established multi-sector Free Zone
Calculate IFZA Cost

Meydan Free Zone

Central Dubai

MEYDAN

Best for

Founders who value a central Dubai profile, broad activity coverage and a premium Free Zone positioning.

Good signals

  • Central Dubai address
  • Very broad activity coverage
  • Strong profile for growth-stage founders
Calculate Meydan Cost

Both are Free Zone setups. If your activity may require regulated approvals, direct UAE local-market access or a Mainland structure, run the setup check before ordering.

Cost Architecture

What Drives Your Dubai Business Setup Cost?

The calculator separates the real cost blocks behind an IFZA or Meydan Free Zone company formation before you order.

Cost block When it applies Foundster treatment
Free Zone License Always Official IFZA or Meydan list-price logic, based on duration and selected route.
Visa Allocation When visas are selected Shows how founder or employee visas change the total before checkout.
Establishment / Immigration Card When required for visa routes Kept separate from the license so the setup cost stays readable.
Medical, Emirates ID and On-site Steps When residence is part of the plan Handled through optional support paths instead of hidden in the base price.
Optional Services Only when selected Corporate Tax registration, Personal Care and add-ons remain explicit line items.
Renewals After the first license term Tracked in the Company Cockpit, where you can request support for the next renewal.

Dubai Free Zone Setup Cost Calculator

Build your IFZA or Meydan setup step by step and see how license duration, visas and optional services change the total before checkout.

Freezone

Step 1 of 5

Foundster online checkout currently supports IFZA and Meydan Free Zone company setups. Choose the supported Free Zone that best matches your activity, processing preference and founder requirements.

IFZA Free Zone

Dubai Silicon Oasis

Meydan Free Zone

Central Dubai

Foundster

Questions about configuration or pricing?

The Foundster team is happy to help

Cost Breakdown

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IFZA Business License - 1 Year
Includes visa allocation and trade license (0 visas)
AED 12,900
Service Fees
Foundster charges no service fees
FREE
Foundster Company Dashboard
Online management of Business License and Visa - included
FREE
Total AED 12,900
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Pricing covers the licence, visas and optional services you configure. The full process behind these numbers is in our 14-day formation process guide , and the tax side (0% / 9% / 15%) in our UAE Corporate Tax and QFZP guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most important questions about company formation, visa processes, and our transparent pricing model in the UAE.

What does business setup in Dubai cost with Foundster?

For the supported online checkout routes, the Dubai business setup cost starts from 12,900 AED for an IFZA Free Zone setup with 0 visas. Meydan starts from 12,520 AED. The final price depends on license duration, visas, establishment or immigration card requirements and optional services.

What is included in the Dubai company formation cost?

The calculator separates license cost, visa allocation, establishment or immigration card items, optional services and later renewal logic. Foundster does not add a service fee on top of the supported IFZA and Meydan Free Zone setup prices.

Which freezones does Foundster support?

Foundster online checkout currently supports IFZA and Meydan Free Zone setups. These are the two Free Zone options reflected in the live pricing calculator. If your activity may require a Mainland or regulated onshore structure, use the setup check or contact us before ordering a Free Zone license.

What visa options are available for entrepreneurs?

Employment Visa (2 years) and Investor/Partner Visa (2 years). All visas can be managed through our dashboard and are valid for 2 years each and renewable.

Does Foundster charge additional service fees?

No, Foundster charges no service fees. You pay exactly the same prices as ordering directly from the freezone. Foundster is financed exclusively through commissions we receive from the freezones - this commission is paid by the freezone, not through price markups for the customer.

IFZA or Meydan - which freezone suits me?

For your Dubai Company Formation , the choice depends on your activity fit, processing preference, visa needs and preferred Free Zone profile. IFZA is located in Dubai Silicon Oasis and is often a strong fit for consultants, agencies, trading and online-service founders. Meydan is more central in Dubai and offers broad activity coverage with fast processing. Both options are Free Zone setups. If your business needs direct UAE local-market access, regulated approvals or an onshore structure, check this before ordering.

Can I manage my business remotely from Germany?

Yes, with the Foundster Company Dashboard you can manage your business completely remotely.

What optional services does Foundster offer?

Personal Care Services (3,790 AED) - personal accompaniment to all appointments including transportation, Emirates ID service, medical check support and multilingual assistance. Corporate Tax Registration (790 AED) - professional registration with the Federal Tax Authority for tax compliance.

How does the digital formation process work?

After order and payment, your Company Cockpit Dashboard is activated. You go through 17 detailed steps from AI configuration through document collection, authority applications, eVisa processing, medical check, Emirates ID application to final visa issuance and bank account support.

Does Foundster offer Personal Care Services?

Yes, our Personal Care Service (3,790 AED) provides personal accompaniment to all appointments including transportation, Emirates ID service, medical check support, fingerprint service and multilingual support in German, English and Croatian.

Can I apply for additional employee visas later?

Yes, you can apply for additional Employment Visas anytime through the Foundster Dashboard. At IFZA additional visas cost 3,750 AED, at Meydan 3,500 AED processing fee (plus allocation already included in license).

Where can I find more information about Dubai company formation?

Start with our detailed Company Formation overview for the full process, decision criteria and costs. For questions about your own setup, use the guided setup check or contact the Foundster team.