UAE Free Zone Government Fees and Charges Reference 2026
UAE free zone companies pay various government fees beyond the headline licence cost. Here is the 2026 complete government fees reference guide.
In this guide:
Common Government Fee Categories
- Free zone licence fee: Main annual licence fee; varies by free zone and activity
- Entry permit fee: AED 1,500-2,500 per visa application
- Medical fitness test: AED 200-400 per person; approved medical centre
- Emirates ID: AED 270-370 per card; validity determines fee
- Visa stamping: AED 500-1,000 per stamp
UAE ICA (Immigration) Fees
- Entry permit: AED 1,530 for standard 2-month entry permit
- Status change: AED 570 for in-country status change
- Long-term visa (5-year): AED 1,030
- Golden Visa (10-year): AED 2,800
MOHRE (Ministry of Human Resources) Fees for Employers
- Work permit: AED 300-600 per employee per year
- MOHRE levy: Contribution to Wage Protection System
EmaraTax Government Fees (FTA)
- VAT registration: Free
- CT registration: Free
- VAT refund processing: Free
- Penalties (if late): Per schedule; see FTA penalties reference
Free Zone-Specific Government Fees
- Activity addition: AED 500-2,000 per new activity on licence
- Name change: AED 1,000-3,000 depending on free zone
- Shareholder amendment: AED 1,000-5,000
- Deregistration: AED 500-2,000