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Starting Cost
AED 21,995 to AED 28,945 public Smart Desk range; conflicting inclusions
Price Confidence
Conflicting public sources
Source Type
Multiple public consultant sources; current authority quote required
Last Reviewed
July 2026
Emirate
Dubai
Best For
E-commerce & Digital Trade
Visa Options
Smart Desk sources reference a two-visa quota; visa processing fees are separate unless the current quote states otherwise
Setup Time
Package and activity dependent
Key Activities
E-commerce, Online Retail, B2B Marketplace, B2C Marketplace, Fulfillment Services 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: August 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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DubaiE-commerce & Digital TradeFrom AED 21,995 to AED 28,945 public Smart Desk range; conflicting inclusions
Dubai CommerCity may be relevant when the best-fit profile is: Founders who want a UAE free zone setup that matches their activity, visa and office needs. Starting cost is shown as AED 21,995 to AED 28,945 public Smart Desk range; conflicting inclusions with price status: Conflicting public sources. Visa options: Smart Desk sources reference a two-visa quota; visa processing fees are separate unless the current quote states otherwise. Office requirement: Office or flexi-desk requirements depend on package type, activity and visa allocation. Verify the current requirement before choosing a package. Final activity wording, renewal exposure, government fees, banking readiness and any visa or office add-ons should be confirmed before payment.
Quick verdict: Shortlist Dubai CommerCity only after the named package, renewal, visa, office and banking checks match your activity, shareholder profile and budget. Request a current written quote before payment because authority packages, government fees and add-ons can change.
Dubai CommerCity Cost, Renewal & Source Notes
Emirate
Dubai
Starting cost
AED 21,995 to AED 28,945 public Smart Desk range; conflicting inclusions
Price status
Conflicting public sources
Visa options
Smart Desk sources reference a two-visa quota; visa processing fees are separate unless the current quote states otherwise
Best for
Founders who want a UAE free zone setup that matches their activity, visa and office needs.
Banking access
Medium - depends on activity, documents and bank profile
Setup time
Package and activity dependent
Office requirement
Office or flexi-desk requirements depend on package type, activity and visa allocation. Verify the current requirement before choosing a package.
Dubai CommerCity fits your emirate, activity and visa shortlist after the exact package is confirmed.
You want to compare named package inclusions, office requirements and renewal exposure before payment.
You can prepare a clean activity, shareholder and banking file before applying.
Avoid Dubai CommerCity if:
Avoid choosing on headline price alone without checking visas, establishment card, renewal and banking requirements.
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 21,995 to AED 28,945 public Smart Desk range; conflicting inclusionsConflicting public sources
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Dubai CommerCity Cost Table
Cost item
Estimated amount
Included?
Notes
Confidence
License fee
AED 21,995 to AED 28,945 public Smart Desk range; conflicting inclusions
Package dependent
Confirm activity and package scope before payment.
Conflicting public sources
Registration fee
Indicative or bundled
Varies
May be bundled into year-one setup offers.
Quote-based
Establishment card
Indicative
Often separate
Required for most visa processing routes.
Quote-based
Flexi desk / office
Package dependent
Varies
Office allocation can affect visa options and renewals.
Needs confirmation
Investor or employee visa
Current quote required
Usually separate
Medical, Emirates ID, insurance and status change may apply. Confirm the current visa route and authority/government components before payment.
Quote-based
Renewal fee
Current renewal quote required
No
Do not assume renewal equals the first-year license fee unless the authority or supporting evidence confirms it.
Quote-based
What Is Included
Trade license processing for eligible activities
Free zone registration or incorporation support
Basic authority documentation where included in package
What Is Not Included
Medical test, Emirates ID and health insurance
Bank account approval or guaranteed account opening
Mainland trading permissions, customs or external approvals
Banking Difficulty
Medium - depends on activity, documents and bank profile. Banks usually review the business activity, shareholder profile, contracts, invoices, website, source of funds and expected transaction flow.
Visa Options
Investor and employee visa availability depends on the license package, office allocation and free zone quota. Calculate medical, Emirates ID, status change and insurance costs before comparing zones.
Hidden Costs
Establishment card and immigration file
Medical test, Emirates ID and visa stamping
Office/flexi desk upgrades and renewal increases
Activity approval, amendments and cancellation fees
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 Dubai CommerCity 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: Not officially verified. Price confidence: Conflicting public sources. View our pricing and ranking methodology.
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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
Dubai CommerCity
Smart Desk service / consultancy package
AED 27,545 all-in for 2-visa minimum package with office (only 1 source found with specific figure). Single-visa option not confirmed. Confidence: Conflicting public sources
Quote-based renewal - confirm the current licence, workspace and immigration charges Confidence: Needs confirmation
Quote-based 3-year total - renewal and package inclusions are not consistently published Confidence: Needs confirmation
2-visa quota; visa processing is not established as included
Smart Desk / shared workspace of about 7.5 sqm
Conflicting public sources
Multiple public consultant sources; current authority quote required
Conflicting public sources - confirm current package
July 2026
What is included
Current public sources consistently identify a Smart Desk and two-visa quota, but their totals and component tables differ. Detailed tables variously include office rent, licence, establishment card, knowledge fees and discounted or omitted registration lines.
What is not included
Actual visa processing, medical, Emirates ID, insurance, warehouse or fulfilment services, customs, extra activities and advisory support unless the written quote includes them.
Hidden-cost risk
A visa quota is eligibility, not proof that visa processing is paid. A retired Talent Pass brochure is not used. Compare an itemised current invoice before payment.
Banking difficulty
Medium to high
Best fit
Service, consultancy and e-commerce businesses that value the Dubai CommerCity ecosystem and understand the workspace-led cost structure.
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. Last reviewed July 2026. Always request a current quote before payment. View methodology or compare all rows in the UAE Free Zone Cost Index.
Package basis: 2-visa package minimum, standard e-commerce/trading licence, 25 sqm office (single-visa not separately confirmed)
Year 1 all-in cost
AED 27,545 all-in for 2-visa minimum package with office (only 1 source found with specific figure). Single-visa option not confirmed.
Year 1 confidence
indicative
Renewal cost (Year 2+)
Quote-based (no independent renewal figure found)
Renewal confidence
indicative
3-year total estimate
Insufficient renewal evidence
Last checked
2026-08-01
Note: Figures are indicative unless stated otherwise. Request a current written quote before committing. Data: UFZC P4b 2026-08-01.
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