Quick Answer: A DMCC package with establishment card and one residence visa totals AED 35,000–55,000+ in year 1 and roughly AED 65,000–95,000+ over three years, using the published licence renewal base of ~AED 15,000–20,000 per year before package additions.
Last reviewed: October 2026. Reviewed by: UAE Free Zone Finder setup team.
This worked example applies the rules in our cost estimate methodology. Every figure traces to the published numbers on our DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre) guide (Dubai); the assumptions below are stated openly, and nothing outside the published package is included.
Assumptions
- Service or trading licence with flexi-desk; single shareholder.
- Package includes establishment card and one visa (published at AED 35,000–55,000+ depending on the selected package).
- No-visa entry path (AED 20,000–30,000 first year) shown as the cheaper alternative.
- Years 2–3 use the published licence-fee base of ~AED 15,000–20,000/year before package additions; visa renewals are additional and vary.
Year 1 — Licence, Visa and Office
| Component | Estimate | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| Licence + establishment card + 1 visa package | AED 35,000–55,000+ | DMCC guide: “packages that include an establishment card and one visa” |
| — no-visa alternative (flexi-desk) | AED 20,000–30,000 | DMCC guide entry-level path |
| Year 1 total (with visa) | AED 35,000–55,000+ | Published first-year range |
Years 2–3 — Renewals
The DMCC licence fee is published from ~AED 15,000–20,000/year before package additions (varies by activity type). We use that base as the years 2–3 renewal proxy; the final renewal invoice depends on the package held, lease, audit and activity requirements — DMCC renewals should be tracked against lease, audit, activity and fee requirements as flagged on our guide.
| Component | Estimate | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| Year 2 renewal (licence base, before package additions) | ≈ AED 15,000–20,000+ | Published licence-fee base |
| Year 3 renewal (licence base, before package additions) | ≈ AED 15,000–20,000+ | Published licence-fee base |
3-Year Total
≈ AED 65,000–95,000+ (with-visa path)
Notes and Exclusions
DMCC’s premium positioning brings strong banking credibility, but bank KYC still depends on your profile. Share capital commonly declared in the MOA is AED 50,000–500,000 (not a fee). First-year costs vary most by office or flexi-desk type and visa package.
- Excluded from every total: bank minimum-balance deposits and monthly fees, UAE Corporate Tax and VAT, extra visa allocations, office upgrades, mainland access arrangements, attestation/translation and any fines — see the methodology for the full list.
- Authority fees and packages can change without notice; reconfirm in writing at quote stage via a free quote.
- Cross-check this zone against alternatives in our 3-year cost examples hub or the independent cost comparison on our companion site.
All figures are indicative estimates drawn from UAE Free Zone Finder published guides and official free zone authority fee schedules. Authority fees, packages and requirements can change without notice — always confirm your exact quote with the authority before committing. This page is general guidance, not tax or legal advice.