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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAQ FTZ | Zero-visa General Trading annual package | AED 13,000–20,000 (e-commerce licence from AED 5,500; commercial AED 20,500; all-inclusive package AED 2,266/month = AED 27,192/year; 1-visa package from AED 13,500 per Aurion) Confidence: Verified official price |
AED 7,000 official renewal for the same named package Confidence: Verified official price |
AED 21,000 calculated from the published annual price across three years Confidence: Verified official price |
0 visas in the published AED 7,000 configuration; visa packages are separate | Lease agreement and coworking access are listed for the published package | Verified official price | Official authority package article; three-year total is documented arithmetic | No material public conflict recorded | July 2026 |
| What is included | The authority lists company registration, a General Trading licence, lease agreement with coworking access, bank-account-opening support and a zero-visa configuration. It states that renewal for this same package remains at the same annual amount. |
|---|---|
| What is not included | Residence visas, establishment or immigration services, medical, Emirates ID, insurance, facility upgrades, extra activities and advisory services unless separately selected. |
| Hidden-cost risk | This row applies only to the named zero-visa General Trading package. Do not blend it with UAQ LYTE, UAQ START or visa-inclusive packages. |
| Banking difficulty | Medium |
| Best fit | Cost-sensitive general trading and import/export founders who do not need a visa in the base package. |
Source evidence: Review source | Methodology | Corrections.
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.
UAQ FTZ Cost 2026 — Full Breakdown of Fees
Here is the complete cost breakdown for setting up and maintaining a company in UAQ FTZ, including licence fees, visa costs, and 3-year total cost projections.
UAQ FTZ Cost Summary
| Cost Item | Amount (AED) |
|---|---|
| Year 1 Licence + Setup | AED 13,000 |
| Annual Renewal (Year 2+) | AED 11,000 |
| Investor Visa (per visa) | AED 3,200 |
| Base Visa Quota | 1 visas |
| 3-Year Total (1 visa) | AED 38,200 |
What Does the UAQ FTZ Year 1 Fee Include?
The year 1 cost of AED 13,000 typically includes:
- Trade licence issuance fee
- Registration / application fee
- Flexi-desk or registered address fee
- Memorandum of Association (MoA) preparation
- Initial compliance fee (if applicable)
It does not typically include: investor visa fees (AED 3,200 extra per visa), health insurance, notarisation of documents, or bank charges.
3-Year Cost Projection — UAQ FTZ
| Year | Cost (AED) | Cumulative Total |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | AED 16,200 | AED 16,200 |
| Year 2 | AED 11,000 | AED 27,200 |
| Year 3 | AED 11,000 | AED 38,200 |
How UAQ FTZ Compares on Cost
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Are there hidden fees at UAQ FTZ?
Always ask the zone specifically about: visa medical fees, Emirates ID fees, health insurance (mandatory), document notarisation, typing centre fees, and any mandatory zone-specific insurance. These can add AED 1,500–4,000 per person to the total cost.
Can I get a discount at UAQ FTZ?
Many UAE free zones offer launch promotions or early-renewal discounts. Contact UAQ FTZ directly for current promotional pricing. Business setup agents also sometimes have access to preferential rates.