Up to 3 activity groups on one license
Combine trading, professional and healthcare activities at no extra cost.
Start your Dubai company online, from AED 12,500
A flexi-desk, up to 3 activity groups, an instant IBAN, and visas only when your business needs them. Every fee shown before you apply.
- 100% digitalApply, sign and pay online
- Instant IBANBanking from day one
- 3 activity groupsOn a single license
- Visas laterAdd them when you grow
Five reasons founders choose DHCC
A license built around how new companies actually start: lean, digital and ready to grow.
An instant IBAN with your license
Invoice clients and pay suppliers from the day you are licensed.
100% digital, start to finish
Apply, sign and pay online, from anywhere in the world.
Visas only when you need them
Start with none. Add investor, employee and family visas later.
Inside Dubai Healthcare City
Join a community of healthcare, wellness and business leaders.
From idea to license in four steps
01
Choose your activities
Search 2,251 activities by name or code and combine up to 3 activity groups on one license.
02
Reserve your company name
Check your name against the UAE naming rules and reserve it in the same application.
03
Sign and pay online
Upload your documents, sign digitally and pay exactly the amount you saw in your quote.
04
Receive your license and IBAN
Start trading straight away, then add visas whenever your team grows.
Know exactly what it costs, before you start
Pick a license term and the visas you need. Government fees are included and the total updates as you go.
Your quote
License term
Investor visas
Total for 1 yearAED 12,500
Continue with this quote
Indicative quote. Final fees are confirmed when you apply.
NameCheck
See straight away whether your company name follows the UAE naming rules, then reserve it in your application.
Type a name to preview it.
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.
2002Established
487Healthcare facilities
12,941Licensed professionals
2,251Business activities
Built for every kind of business
Healthcare & life sciencesClinics, labs, pharma trading and health tech
Technology & digitalSoftware, AI, e-services and IT consultancy
Trading & e-commerceGeneral trading, fashion and online stores
Professional servicesConsultancy, management and advisory firms
Wellness & beautyAesthetics, fitness, nutrition and spa brands
2,251activities to choose fromSearch all
Everything you need, once you're licensed
Every new license comes with an instant IBAN, and our banking partners help you open a full business account.
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Step in. 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.
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.