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Starting Cost
From AED 18,500
Price Confidence
Verified official price
Source Type
Official DMCC Schedule of Charges; core setup and renewal components
Last Reviewed
July 2026
Emirate
Dubai
Best For
Commodities Trade & Global Business Hub
Visa Options
Visa entitlement depends on the selected office/facility; immigration fees are separate
Setup Time
Package and activity dependent
Key Activities
Gold Trading & Refining, Diamond Trading, Precious Metals, Precious Stones, Jewelry Manufacturing and more
Final pricing may vary by activity, visa count, office requirement, shareholder structure and authority updates. See our pricing methodology.
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Written by: UAE Freezone Compare Editorial Team |
Last reviewed: July 2026 |
Data sources:Pricing Methodology
Pricing uses available authority material, public package data and internally reviewed evidence; quote-based rows require current confirmation.
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DubaiCommodities Trade & Global Business HubFrom AED 18,500
Premium trading, commodities, crypto-adjacent, consultancy and JLT address-led companies.
The Standard company setup fee components configuration matches your activity, visa and facility requirements.
You have compared the current renewal evidence, banking readiness and excluded costs before committing.
Avoid DMCC Free Zone if:
Avoid DMCC if your activity is regulated, your visa count requires a different office allocation, or your bank file needs a stronger jurisdictional fit.
You need bank account approval without document, activity and compliance review.
You need mainland trading without checking distributor or mainland-license requirements.
Starting price
AED 34,185 published application, registration, AoA, annual licence and establishment-card components before office and add-onsVerified official price
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DMCC Free Zone Cost Table
Cost item
Amount or status
Included?
Notes
Confidence
Source type
Year 1 package
AED 34,185 published application, registration, AoA, annual licence and establishment-card components before office and add-ons
See package inclusions below
Applies only to the named package and configuration. Confirm the exact activity before payment.
Verified official price
Official DMCC Schedule of Charges; core setup and renewal components
Renewal
AED 22,090 annual standard licence renewal plus establishment-card components before office and add-ons
Package dependent
Do not assume a promotional Year 1 amount repeats unless the cited source supports the same renewal.
Verified official price
Official DMCC Schedule of Charges; core setup and renewal components
3-year planning total
AED 78,365 3-year core components before office, visas, VAT/levies and add-ons
Package dependent
Shown only where renewal evidence supports the calculation; otherwise a current renewal quote is required.
Verified official price
Official DMCC Schedule of Charges; core setup and renewal components
Office / flexi desk
A qualifying JLT/DMCC office or approved facility is required and priced separately
Package dependent
Facility allocation can affect visa eligibility, substance and renewal cost.
Verified official price
Official DMCC Schedule of Charges; core setup and renewal components
Visa option
Visa entitlement depends on office/facility; visa processing is separate
Package dependent
Medical, Emirates ID, insurance, establishment card and status change may be separate.
Verified official price
Official DMCC Schedule of Charges; core setup and renewal components
Registration / establishment card
See current package inclusions; confirm the itemised invoice
Package dependent
No universal amount is assumed. Confirm authority, immigration and registration components in writing.
Needs confirmation unless listed by the source
Official DMCC Schedule of Charges; core setup and renewal components
What Is Included
The official schedule publishes AED 1,035 application, AED 9,020 registration, AED 2,020 AoA, AED 20,285 first annual licence and AED 1,825 establishment-card components. Renewal uses the published AED 20,265 standard licence renewal plus AED 1,825 establishment card.
What Is Not Included
Office or flexi desk, security deposit, visas, medical, Emirates ID, insurance, VAT and Knowledge/Innovation levies where applicable, activity surcharges, regulated approvals and advisory support.
Banking Difficulty
Medium to high Banks usually review the business activity, shareholder profile, contracts, invoices, website, source of funds and expected transaction flow.
Visa Options
Visa entitlement depends on office/facility; visa processing is separate Confirm whether allocation means eligibility or an issued visa, then budget establishment card, medical, Emirates ID, status change and insurance separately unless included.
Hidden Costs
The three-year value is arithmetic from the published Year 1 components plus two published annual renewal/establishment-card component periods. It is not a complete DMCC occupancy or immigration invoice.
Setup Timeline
License processing and visa steps depend on the selected package, activity approval, document readiness, facility route, immigration checks and the relevant authority or bank review. Confirm current timing before relying on any setup plan.
Documents Required
Passport copy and contact details
Shareholder and manager information
Business activity description
Proof of address, CV or business plan if requested
No. Figures are indicative and may change based on business activity, visa count, office requirement, shareholder structure, authority approval, and free zone updates. Request the current verified quote before committing.
Can DMCC Free Zone support my activity?
Activity eligibility depends on the authority activity list and approval process. Check the exact activity name before paying setup fees.
Will a bank account be easy?
Banking depends on activity risk, documents, shareholder profile, contracts, invoices and expected transactions. No free zone can guarantee approval.
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Our free zone guides are prepared by the UAE Freezone Compare Editorial Team and reviewed using public authority information, official package pages, available fee schedules, partner quotations, and manual research. Prices may change depending on activity, visa count, office requirement, shareholder structure, and authority approval. Reviewed by UAE Business Setup Research Team. Last reviewed: July 2026. Price confidence: Verified official price. Source type: Official DMCC Schedule of Charges; core setup and renewal components. View our pricing and ranking methodology or report outdated information.
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Pricing Evidence & Source Notes
Use this profile as a planning guide, not a final invoice. Confirm the current package, activity wording, visas, office or flexi-desk requirement and renewal amount before payment.
Free Zone
Package
Year 1 Cost
Renewal Cost
3-Year Total
Visa Option
Office / Flexi Requirement
Year 1 Confidence
Source Type
Conflict Status
Last Reviewed
DMCC
Standard company setup fee components
AED 34,185 published application, registration, AoA, annual licence and establishment-card components before office and add-ons Confidence: Verified official price
AED 22,090 annual standard licence renewal plus establishment-card components before office and add-ons Confidence: Verified official price
AED 78,365 3-year core components before office, visas, VAT/levies and add-ons Confidence: Verified official price
Visa entitlement depends on office/facility; visa processing is separate
A qualifying JLT/DMCC office or approved facility is required and priced separately
Verified official price
Official DMCC Schedule of Charges; core setup and renewal components
No material public conflict recorded
July 2026
What is included
The official schedule publishes AED 1,035 application, AED 9,020 registration, AED 2,020 AoA, AED 20,285 first annual licence and AED 1,825 establishment-card components. Renewal uses the published AED 20,265 standard licence renewal plus AED 1,825 establishment card.
What is not included
Office or flexi desk, security deposit, visas, medical, Emirates ID, insurance, VAT and Knowledge/Innovation levies where applicable, activity surcharges, regulated approvals and advisory support.
Hidden-cost risk
The three-year value is arithmetic from the published Year 1 components plus two published annual renewal/establishment-card component periods. It is not a complete DMCC occupancy or immigration invoice.
Banking difficulty
Medium to high
Best fit
Premium trading, commodities, crypto-adjacent, consultancy and JLT address-led companies.
Compare Before Choosing
Shortlist this profile against the other common options before choosing on headline price alone. The three-way guide compares DMCC, IFZA and RAKEZ on cost exposure, visa planning, banking readiness and fit by setup scenario.
Prices can change based on free zone authority updates, activity selection, visa count, office or flexi-desk requirement, shareholder structure, establishment card, immigration file, medical test, Emirates ID, insurance, banking support and consultant service fees. Always request a current quote before payment. View methodology or compare all rows in the UAE Free Zone Cost Index.
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