Workdane Management Consultancy

Calculate your business setup cost in real time.

Select your business activities, then add the number of visas you need along with any value-added services.

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First, a few quick details!

Tell us who you are so we can prepare your estimate. Nothing is sent until you ask for the quote.

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Choose your business activities

Choose any 5 business activity groups from a pool of 2,035 activities. Mix and match activities from different groups freely!

Browse activities

Not sure your preferred trade name is available? Check our Company Name Check tool. Browse our complete list of business activities.

  • Web portalsCode 6312 · Publishing licence
  • Web DesignCode 6201.96 · Publishing licence
  • ConsultancyCode 8299.19 · Standard licence
  • General TradingCode 4690.97 · Standard licence
  • Software publishingCode 5820 · Publishing licence
  • Direct marketingCode 7310.15 · Publishing licence
  • Accounting & BookkeepingCode 6920.96 · Standard licence
  • E-Commerce Through WebsitesCode 4791.1 · Publishing licence
  • E-Commerce Through Social MediaCode 4791.07 · Publishing licence

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Company details

Choose the structure that aligns with your goals.

No. of shareholders

Add up to 5 shareholders at no additional cost. AED 500 per additional shareholder is applicable.

Licence validity

Enjoy long-term savings on annual renewal costs with a multi-year licence.

Licence validity

Looking for a different length? An adviser can price any term between 1 and 10 years.

1 year · 1 shareholder

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Share your visa requirements

Choose how many visas you need for yourself, your team and your dependants.

Do you need a residence visa?

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Value-added services

Optional concierge services to help you launch faster.

  • Business bank account opening assistancePopular

    Help opening a corporate bank account. Not included in the licence. Personal bank account assistance is free.

    AED 1,000

  • Corporate tax startup packageRecommended

    • Corporate tax registration
    • Bookkeeping for a first set of transactions
    • Profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow statements
    • Confirmation of corporate tax filing

    AED 1,000

  • Company stamp

    Commonly requested by banks and government entities.

    AED 200

  • VAT registration

    Mandatory once your turnover passes the VAT threshold.

    AED 750

  • Virtual receptionist

    A dedicated UAE landline and a virtual assistant to answer your calls.

    AED 3,000

    per year

  • Dependent visa

    For spouses, children or parents you wish to sponsor.

    AED 4,000

We strongly recommend selecting the services that keep your company compliant and running smoothly.

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Your total estimate

Your estimated business setup cost

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Cost breakdown

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Prefer to split your costs? Explore our pay-as-you-go option.

The quoted amount is an estimate based on your selections. The final amount is confirmed by your business setup adviser before any payment is made. Government fees are subject to change without prior notice.

What is included

What’s included in your business setup estimate?

Everything the licence covers, everything you choose to add, and the charges that only apply in certain cases.

Always included

Included

Your licence cost covers the following documents, services and benefits.

  • Trade licence for the term you choose
  • Memorandum of association (MOA)
  • Certificate of formation
  • Personal bank account assistance, free of charge

Value-added services

Optional

Pay only for what you need. Add or remove these services even after your licence is issued.

  • Residence visa for yourselfFrom AED 5,605
  • Corporate bank account assistanceAED 1,000
  • Corporate tax registration and filingAED 1,000
  • VAT registrationAED 750
  • Company stampAED 200
  • Virtual receptionistAED 3,000 per year

Circumstantial expenses

May apply

These charges only apply in specific situations.

  • Change of statusAED 700
  • Regulated activity approval feesVaries by activity
  • Employment visasFrom AED 5,605
  • Office and facility management requestsPriced on request
  • Document attestation and translationsPriced on request
  • Health insuranceNot included

What happens after you get your estimate?

You do not need to pay anything until you have spoken with an adviser and confirmed your activities with them.

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    Straight away

    Review your breakdown

    Your estimate updates as you choose. Experiment until you find the company structure that suits you.

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    Next

    Eligibility check

    One of our advisers confirms your details, activities and requirements before issuing a final quotation.

  3. 3

    When you agree

    Pay and get your licence

    Once you approve the written quotation and pay, we submit your application and follow it through.

  4. 4

    After your licence

    Visa and bank account

    We then take you through residence visas and opening a bank account. These are separate services.

The residence visa package and bank account assistance are separate services and are charged separately. Timing depends on approvals and on your documents being complete.

Have questions? Check our step-by-step business setup guide.

Who is it for?

For founders who plan ahead

Our cost calculator gives entrepreneurs a clear estimate of their costs before they decide to commit.

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    First-time founders

    You have an idea and a budget but no licence yet. Start small and add services as you grow.

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    Freelancers going official

    Moving from client invoices to a company? See what a licence and a visa cost before you commit.

  • A team reviewing charts

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    Growing teams

    Visa quotas and workspace needs grow with headcount. Know the cost for each new hire up front.

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    Relocating companies

    Change-of-status costs and visa needs add up when a team moves. See the cost per person before you pay.

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    Existing companies expanding to the UAE

    Adding a UAE entity to international branches? Compare a licence-only presence with a fully staffed office.

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