DMCC package prices (published by DMCC, Apr 2026)
| DMCC package (official, Apr 2026) | Price |
|---|---|
| Jump Start package — licence, establishment card, standard flexi desk (eligible for 3 visas), one 2-year visa included | AED 43,780 |
| Basic Biz package — licence, establishment card, special flexi desk (eligible for one visa) | AED 35,484 |
| Prime Plus package (medium to large businesses) — licence, establishment card, bank-account opening support | AED 40,145 |
| JLT Resident package | AED 29,185 |
| Ecosystem packages (gaming, AI and others) | from AED 31,000 |
| Uptown homeowners package | Free (conditions apply) |
Licence cost range
DMCC states there is no single licence price: expect roughly AED 20,000 to AED 50,000 per year depending on licence type, size and sector, with licences starting from about AED 20,285 a year. Minimum share capital is typically AED 50,000 depending on the activity.
Building your first-year budget
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Package (licence, establishment card, desk) | AED 29,185–43,780 depending on package (DMCC) |
| Extra residence visas | Quote from DMCC’s schedule of charges; market guides cite roughly AED 3,500–6,000 each (indicative) |
| Larger office or private office | Depends on JLT tower and size; flexi desks cited by guides from about AED 15,000 a year (indicative) |
| Professional / service fees | Varies by provider — ask for them separately |
| Bank minimums and tax/accounting | Bank-specific; accounting varies |
Use the estimator (DMCC is included) and read DMCC licence cost and renewal.
How it compares
| Zone | Published entry cost |
|---|---|
| DMCC | Official packages from AED 29,185; licence typically AED 20,000–50,000 a year (DMCC, Apr 2026) |
| IFZA | From AED 12,900 (zero-visa) · about AED 21,450 with one visa |
| Meydan | From AED 12,500 (zero-visa) · about AED 20,670 with one visa |
| RAKEZ | From about AED 6,010 (zero-visa) · about AED 12,010 with one visa |
| Ajman Free Zone | From AED 5,565 (zero-visa) · AED 13,141 with one visa |
Side by side: DMCC vs IFZA · DMCC vs Meydan · DMCC vs RAKEZ.
Reading the numbers
Sources and verification
Facts attributed to DMCC come from its own published guide and package pages (links below), accessed September 2026. Prices and rules change — confirm on dmcc.ae before paying. Figures from market guides are labelled as such.
- DMCC — Business Activities and Licences: A Complete Guide (9 Apr 2026)
- DMCC — Business setup packages
- DMCC — Schedule of charges
- DMCC — Public register
- DMCC — Set up a new business
Fee-data status: Published fees — DMCC package prices as published by DMCC; other costs are indicative.
DMCC company formation cost: FAQs
How much does DMCC company formation cost?
DMCC’s published packages run from AED 29,185 to AED 43,780 (Jump Start, with one visa), with ecosystem packages from AED 31,000. Extra visas, larger offices and professional fees are additional.
What is the DMCC business setup cost?
The package price plus visas, office upgrades, professional fees and bank requirements. See the budget table.
Is the DMCC licence a one-off fee?
No — the licence renews annually (see the renewal guide).
Is DMCC more expensive than IFZA or Meydan?
Package prices are higher than the zero-visa entry licences at IFZA (about AED 12,900) and Meydan (about AED 12,500), but packages include different things. Compare the full package.
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Information on this page is general and was compiled from public sources; fees and rules are set by the relevant authorities and change. Figures were last reviewed in July 2026 and exclude professional-service fees, office rent beyond any bundled desk, external approvals and bank requirements. This is not legal, tax or immigration advice. Always confirm the current position with the relevant authority before paying. See our Disclaimer.