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Licenses from AED 12,500 a year with a flexi-desk, up to 3 activity groups, an instant IBAN, and visas only when your business needs them.

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AED 12,500
Activities
2,251
Visas to start
0
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Professional
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Trading
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Consultancy
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Instant IBAN3 activity groups on one license
Activity groups
License term
Estimated totalAED 12,5001 year, flexi-desk included
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Six reasons founders choose DHCC

A practical way to start in Dubai: flexible packages, a connected location and everything online.

  1. 01/06

    Up to 3 activity groups on one license

    Combine trading, professional and healthcare activities at no extra cost, and add more groups later as you grow.

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    An instant IBAN with your license

    Invoice clients and pay suppliers from the day you are licensed, while our banking partners help with a full account.

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    100% digital, start to finish

    Apply, sign and pay online from anywhere in the world. No paperwork and no queues.

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    Visas only when you need them

    Start with none. Add investor, employee and family visas whenever your team grows.

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    Inside Dubai Healthcare City

    A connected business community minutes from Downtown, DXB and the Creek.

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    A flexi-desk is included

    Start on a shared desk, then move to a fixed desk or a private office when you are ready.

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An IBAN on day one

Eligible licenses include a business account number and IBAN from the start, so you can invoice and get paid while our banking partners help you set up a full business account.

  • Account number and IBAN with eligible licenses
  • Start trading before your full account is ready
  • Introductions to UAE and international banks
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Build your package, see every fee

Choose your activities, visas and extras. Government fees are included, and the total updates as you go.

1

Choose your activity groups

Up to 3 groups are included. Each extra group adds AED 1,000.

2

Tell us who needs a visa

Start with none and add visas any time. Each visa holder gets an immigration card.

ShareholdersUp to 6 included
1
Investor visasFor owners and partners
0
Employee visasFor your team
0
Family visasFor your family
0
Already in the UAEStatus change for applicants inside the UAE
0
3

Pick your license term

Save 15% on the license and visa allocation with 2 or 3 years.

4

Add the extras you need

Optional services, priced upfront.

Check your company name

See straight away whether your company name follows the UAE naming rules, then reserve it in your application.

FZ-LLC

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  • Between 3 and 50 characters
  • Letters, numbers, spaces and & - . only
  • No restricted words such as Dubai, Emirates or Bank
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DHCC Free ZoneTrade license
Company name Your Company FZ-LLC
Free zone
Dubai Healthcare City
Term
1 year
Status
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2,251 activities. Find yours.

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    694activitiesTrading
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    318activitiesProfessional
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    136activitiesHealthcare
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    167activitiesICT    250activitiesAdministrative124activitiesArt94activitiesFinancial106activitiesEducation110activitiesService10activitiesReal Estate

    Support that grows with your company

    Banking, visas, workspace and tax help from one team, long after your license is issued.

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    Banking & IBAN

    Every new license comes with an instant IBAN, and our banking partners help you open a full business account.

    See banking support
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    Visas & Emirates ID

    Investor, employee and family visas, with Emirates ID and medical screening guided step by step.

    Plan my visas
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    Workspace & offices

    Start on the flexi-desk, then move to a fixed desk or a private office inside Dubai Healthcare City.

    See workspace options
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    Corporate tax & VAT

    Register for corporate tax and VAT, and see when the 0% free zone rate applies to your income.

    Talk to a tax adviser
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    Renewals & changes

    Renew online, add activities, change shareholders or request certificates and letters.

    Renew my license

    A city built for what's next

    Your company sits inside Dubai Healthcare City, one of the region's most connected business communities, minutes from Downtown, DXB and the Creek.

    Established
    2002
    Healthcare facilities
    487
    Licensed professionals
    12,941
    Business activities
    2,251
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    Online or in person

    Talk to a setup expert

    Book a free 30-minute consultation, online or in person at Dubai Healthcare City. Bring your questions about activities, visas and costs.

    • Pick the right activities and license
    • Plan visas for your team and family
    • See your total cost before you apply
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    Good questions, clear answers

    How much does it cost to set up a company?

    Packages start from AED 12,500 a year, including a flexi-desk and up to 3 activity groups. The calculator above shows every fee before you apply.

    Can I set up without visiting Dubai?

    Yes. You can apply, sign and pay online. Some visa steps, such as the medical test, take place in the UAE.

    Do I need an office?

    No. A flexi-desk is included. You can move to a fixed desk or an office as your business grows.

    How many activities can I add?

    You can combine activities from up to 3 activity groups under one license.

    Can I open a business bank account?

    Yes. Every new license comes with an instant IBAN, and our banking partners help you open your account.

    Do free zone companies pay corporate tax?

    Qualifying free zone companies can benefit from 0% corporate tax on qualifying income. Other income is taxed at the standard 9% rate.