A Dubai base for an international business, with flexible residency options.
Estimated first-year totalAED 24,280
Final cost follows the authority’s assessment.
Formation & premises
AED 16,900
Visa authority fees · 1 application
AED 6,080
Sharkup fees · VAT included
AED 1,300
Annual licence-package renewal
Quote pending
AED 800 incorporation + AED 500 per processed visa.
Around 5 working days
Visa for Life promotions require a current eligibility check. No promotional waiver is applied to this estimate.
Sharjah · Free zone
A lean beginning
SHAMS
An accessible route for founders who want to start with less overhead.
Estimated first-year totalAED 15,605
Media package estimate, subject to activity eligibility.
Formation & premises
AED 10,270
Visa authority fees · 1 application
AED 4,035
Sharkup fees · VAT included
AED 1,300
Annual licence-package renewal
Quote pending
AED 800 incorporation + AED 500 per processed visa.
Typically 1–2 working days
Visa allocation and investor title eligibility must be confirmed for your activity and circumstances.
Dubai · Mainland
Room to operate locally
Dubai mainland
For businesses whose activity, premises or operating model call for a mainland licence.
Estimated first-year totalVisa quote pending
Visa authority costs require a separate quote.
Formation & premises
AED 20,390–23,390
Visa authority fees · 1 application
Quote pending
Sharkup fees · VAT included
AED 3,000
Annual licence-package renewal
Quote pending
AED 2,500 incorporation + AED 500 per processed visa.
Starts after shareholder arrival
Plan from abroad. Sharkup starts mainland licensing after all shareholders arrive in Dubai. The final DET voucher depends on the activity and premises.
Estimated prices. Adjust the visa count and applicant location to compare routes. The authority confirms activity eligibility, promotions and final charges. Review the itemised proposal before committing.
No. Start with what your business will do, how many visas you need and whether you need premises. Those requirements should determine the eligible routes. If you already know your jurisdiction, you can choose it directly.
What does Sharkup charge?
Sharkup charges AED 2,500 for Dubai mainland incorporation and AED 800 for other incorporations. Visa processing is AED 500 per application. These fees include VAT. Authority charges are passed through at cost. Other services are quoted separately.
Can I complete everything without a consultant call?
The experience is designed to let you apply and track progress online. Human help is optional. Authority KYC, approvals, medical tests, biometrics or other required external steps may still apply.
What does a free visa promotion include?
The answer depends on the authority’s current terms. A promotion may waive only specified visa fees. Status changes, medical tests, Emirates ID or other charges may still apply. Sharkup’s AED 500 processing fee remains visible.
What happens after my licence is issued?
Your workspace becomes the place to request visas, manage documents, track renewals and order supported services such as attestation, banking assistance and bookkeeping.
