Calculate Your Dubai Trade License Cost Now

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The more we know about your business goals, the more accurate your setup path.

This is a required step to calculate your business setup cost.

Pick From Two Powerful Business License Options

Choose the setup that aligns with your goals.

Fawri License

Fawri License

In 60 Mins

Start fast with a solo-friendly instant license that's designed to evolve with your business.

Regular Business License

Regular Business License

3-5 Days

A scalable license for startups and teams. Built for flexibility, partners, and long-term growth.

Duration of Business License

* Discounts available on multi-year licenses

Number of Shareholders

* Includes 6 shareholders; AED 2,000 for each additional.

Select Your Business Activities

Choose business activities from 2,500+ options.

You get 3 business activity groups included with your license at no cost. Any additional activities will incur a charge of AED 1,000 each.

Please Select Your Visa Type

Choose the visa types you need, for yourself, your team, or your dependents.

Investor Visa

Investor Visa

Live in the UAE as a business owner and manage your company.

Employee Visa

Employee Visa

Sponsor team members under your company license.

Dependent Visa

Dependent Visa

Bring your spouse, children, or parents to live with you.

Add-ons

Customise your setup with additional services to help you start and scale with confidence.

mCore

Essential tools to kickstart your business with ease, from banking to branding.

mAssist

A full range of tools and administration support built for smooth, hassle-free operation.

mAccounting

Full-service tax, audit, and bookkeeping to keep your finances compliant.

Your Business Setup Estimate

Here's your total cost, based on the options you selected.

Company Setup

License Type Fawri License
License Duration 1 Year
Shareholders 1
Total Cost AED 0

Business Activities

Total Cost AED 0

Number of Visas

Investor Visa (0) AED 0
Employee Visa (0) AED 0
Dependency Visa (0) AED 0

Change of Status

AED 0
Applicants Outside the UAE (0) AED 0
Applicants Inside the UAE (0) AED 0

Additional Services

Grand Total AED 0

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How Much Does it Cost to Get a Trade License in a Dubai?

Searching for the cost of a trade license in Dubai?
You probably want to know three things before you move forward

Use this calculator to get a realistic estimate for setting up a company in Meydan Free Zone, based on how business models are actually evaluated and approved.

Who Is This Calculator For?

This calculator is built for

Solo founders starting a business in Dubai

Entrepreneurs setting up trading or e-commerce business activities

Business owners comparing free zone trade license costs in Dubai

Overseas investors planning a Dubai company formation remotely

Founders expanding into a new venture, setting up a separate legal entity, or adding a new licensed business activity

Entrepreneurs setting up trading or
e-commerce business activities

Solo founders starting a business in Dubai

Business owners comparing free zone trade license costs in Dubai

Overseas investors planning a Dubai company formation remotely

Founders expanding into a new venture, setting up a separate legal entity, or adding a new licensed business activity

See Exactly What Goes Into
Your Dubai Trade License Cost

Build your setup step by step. Adjust your inputs and watch your estimate update instantly.

The cost calculator covers

Trade license
type and duration

Business activities selection

Number of
shareholders

Visa allocations (investor, employment, and dependant)

Additional business setup services through
mPlus

Why Your Trade License Cost Depends on Your Setup

No two setups are the same and neither are the costs. Your total depends on how you configure your company.

Your estimate will change based on:

  • Trade license type and duration
  • Office or desk requirements
  • Number and type of business activities
  • Immigration eligibility
  • Number of shareholders
  • Whether your business activities require additional approvals
  • Visa allocations and change of status (if applicable)
  • Any extra support services you choose to add to your setup

That's why this cost calculator lets you test different setups and compare scenarios, so you can see exactly how each decision impacts your cost before you commit.

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How Accurate Is This Cost Estimate?

The estimate you receive reflects current Meydan Free Zone pricing, standard visa structures, and typical approval scenarios, so you can plan with confidence.

Final pricing is confirmed after business activity approval, immigration clearance, and document verification, and may adjust depending on changes made during your application. This cost calculator helps you understand whether your budget aligns before you speak to an advisor.

What Happens After You Get Your Cost Estimate

Your results are generated instantly, giving you a clear breakdown of your estimated setup costs.

01

Review your cost breakdown and compare setup structures

02

Confirm your business activity eligibility and visa requirements

03

Move straight to payment and company setup. No manual quotes, no additional follow-ups

Review your cost breakdown and compare setup structures
Confirm your business activity eligibility and visa requirements
Move straight to payment and company setup. No manual quotes, no additional follow-ups

Common Questions Founders Ask Before Checking Trade License Costs

What is the Meydan Free Zone cost calculator?

The Meydan Free Zone Setup Cost Calculator is a free digital tool that helps founders estimate the total cost of setting up a new company before starting the application.

By selecting your license type (Regular or Fawri), choosing up to three business activity groups under one license from 2,500+ available activities, configuring visa types and allocations, and adding optional services under mPlus, the calculator generates an indicative cost breakdown.

The calculator is designed to provide upfront clarity and reduce unexpected costs by displaying your estimated total investment before you proceed.

Final pricing is confirmed prior to payment and may vary depending on approvals or adjustments made during the application process.

How does the free zone cost calculator help entrepreneurs plan costs?

The Meydan Free Zone cost calculator helps entrepreneurs plan costs with confidence by showing how personalised setup choices impact total cost before committing.

By allowing founders to adjust key variables such as license type (Regular or Fawri), business activities, number of shareholders, visa allocations, and optional add-on services, the calculator updates the total cost instantly.

This enables entrepreneurs to compare different setup structures, test budget scenarios, and understand how each decision impacts overall expenditure.

Can I calculate license, visa and office costs using the Meydan cost calculator?

Yes. The Meydan Free Zone Setup Cost Calculator allows you to estimate your business license and visa-related costs in one place, based on how you configure your company.‍

You can select your license type (Regular or Fawri), choose the license duration (one-year or multi-year), set the number of shareholders, and select your business activities from the available list. The calculator also reflects different visa allocations, including investor, employment, and dependant visas, as well as change of status (if applicable) and any additional business setup services you choose. ‍

As you adjust these variables, the total cost updates instantly, helping you understand how each decision impacts your overall investment before proceeding. ‍Office or physical workspace costs are not included in the calculator, as these depend on your specific space requirements, layout, and intended use.

For accurate workspace pricing, you can speak directly with a Meydan Free Zone consultant. ‍

Can I use the cost calculator if I am expanding an existing business?

Yes. The Meydan Free Zone Setup Cost Calculator can be used if you are expanding into a new business entity, even if you already operate an existing company elsewhere.

The calculator is designed to estimate the cost of setting up a new company under Meydan Free Zone. If you are launching an additional venture, creating a separate legal entity, or entering a new line of business that requires its own license, you can model the full setup cost in advance. This includes selecting the license type (Regular or Fawri), choosing activities, configuring visa allocations, and adding any optional services.

It does not calculate the cost of modifying or amending an existing licensed company.

Can I estimate setup costs for multiple business activities?

Yes. The Meydan Free Zone cost calculator allows you to estimate setup costs when registering multiple business activity groups under a single business license. With Meydan Free Zone, founders can select up to three business activity groups under one business license at no additional license cost. With a Regular license, you can choose from 2,500+ business activities, while a Fawri license provides access to 1,800+ business activities. Each additional activity on top of the three business activity groups costs an extra AED 1,000, which is reflected in the cost calculation. For founders, the result is a clearer view of total setup costs and potential savings when structuring a package that suits your business.

How long does it take to get results from the cost calculator?

Once you complete your selections in the Meydan Free Zone cost calculator, results are generated instantly, giving you a clear breakdown of your estimated setup costs.

After reviewing the calculation, founders can move straight into completing the payment online, without waiting for a manual quotation or additional follow-up. This enables a faster transition from cost planning to company setup, all within a single digital flow.

Your estimate will change based on:

  • Trade license type and duration
  • Office or desk requirements
  • Number and type of business activities
  • Immigration eligibility
  • Number of shareholders
  • Whether your business activities require additional approvals
  • Visa allocations and change of status (if applicable)
  • Any extra support services you choose to add to your setup

That's why this cost calculator lets you test different setups and compare scenarios, so you can see exactly how each decision impacts your cost before you commit.