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