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Every figure on the site links to its source. Here are the 60 references used, checked on 12 October 2026. Rules and prices change: always verify before signing.
Company
- Meydan Free Zone ↗Standard licence from 12,500 AED; check inclusions and separately charged visa.
- IFZA · Set up your business ↗Licences, partners and proposal based on activities, visas and offices.
- DMCC · Business setup packages ↗Basic Biz 35,484 AED and Jump Start standard flexi-desk 43,780 AED; package conditions.
- Invest in Dubai · Mainland ↗Location choice and DET licence procedures.
- KEZAD Group — Startup Solutions ↗KEZAD — Start-up 1 visa provision : 9 450 AED. Check duration, taxes, visas and exclusions in each offer’s details.
- Shams Free Zone — official portal ↗Shams — Media : 5 760 AED from. Check duration, taxes, visas and exclusions in each offer’s details.
- Shams Free Zone — official portal · details ↗Additional authority information on packages, eligibility or procedures. Compare conditions with the written quote.
- SPC Free Zone — official guide, updated 1 October 2026 ↗SPC Free Zone — E-commerce / Publishing : 5 750 AED from. SPC Free Zone — Licence + investor visa : 14 290 AED. Check duration, taxes, visas and exclusions in each offer’s details.
- SPC Free Zone — official investor visa offer ↗SPC Free Zone — Licence + investor visa : 14 290 AED. Check duration, taxes, visas and exclusions in each offer’s details.
- RAKEZ · Government of Ras Al Khaimah ↗RAKEZ · All-inclusive : 14 000 AED. Check duration, taxes, visas and exclusions in each offer’s details.
- RAKEZ · Government of Ras Al Khaimah · details ↗Additional authority information on packages, eligibility or procedures. Compare conditions with the written quote.
- RAKEZ · Government of Ras Al Khaimah ↗RAKEZ · Biz Starter : 6 000 AED. Check duration, taxes, visas and exclusions in each offer’s details.
- Ajman Media City · Free Zones Authority of Ajman ↗Ajman Media City · Business Club : 4 999 AED. Check duration, taxes, visas and exclusions in each offer’s details.
- Ajman Media City · Free Zones Authority of Ajman · details ↗Additional authority information on packages, eligibility or procedures. Compare conditions with the written quote.
- Ajman Media City · Free Zones Authority of Ajman ↗Ajman Media City · Visionary : 12 999 AED. Check duration, taxes, visas and exclusions in each offer’s details.
- Ajman Media City · Free Zones Authority of Ajman · details ↗Additional authority information on packages, eligibility or procedures. Compare conditions with the written quote.
- Ajman Free Zone · Free Zones Authority of Ajman ↗Ajman Free Zone · personalised quote : quotation. Check duration, taxes, visas and exclusions in each offer’s details.
- Ajman Free Zone · Free Zones Authority of Ajman · details ↗Additional authority information on packages, eligibility or procedures. Compare conditions with the written quote.
- UAQ Free Trade Zone — official START page ↗UAQ Free Trade Zone · START : 12 500 AED. Check duration, taxes, visas and exclusions in each offer’s details.
- UAQ Free Trade Zone — official START page · details ↗Additional authority information on packages, eligibility or procedures. Compare conditions with the written quote.
- UAQ Free Trade Zone — official LYTE guide ↗UAQ Free Trade Zone · LYTE : 5 500 AED from. Check duration, taxes, visas and exclusions in each offer’s details.
- UAQ Free Trade Zone — official LYTE guide · details ↗Additional authority information on packages, eligibility or procedures. Compare conditions with the written quote.
- Creative City Free Zone Authority — official offers ↗Creative City Fujairah · Media : 3 999 AED. Creative City Fujairah · Elite : 9 999 AED. Creative City Fujairah · Elite+ : 18 500 AED. Check duration, taxes, visas and exclusions in each offer’s details.
- Creative City Free Zone Authority — official offers · details ↗Additional authority information on packages, eligibility or procedures. Compare conditions with the written quote.
- Creative City Free Zone Authority — official offers · details ↗Additional authority information on packages, eligibility or procedures. Compare conditions with the written quote.
Mainland activity
- Dubai · Resolution 11/2025 ↗DET licence or permit framework for free-zone companies operating outside their zone.
Residency
- UAE Government · Residence visa ↗Medical test from age 18, Emirates ID and general conditions.
- UAE Government · ICP and GDRFA by emirate ↗Federal channels for Abu Dhabi and the five other emirates; GDRFA for Dubai. Confirm category and sponsor.
Visa assistance
- GDRFA / Amer ↗Immigration authority and Amer centre channel.
- DMCC · Visa services and fee schedule ↗Member services and itemised fees according to the application.
- Meydan · mResidency ↗Residency services for Meydan applications.
Private provider
- Shuraa · PRO services ↗Provider description of its administrative services.
- Creative Zone ↗Provider description of its formation and residency services.
Insurance · regulator
- ISAHD · FAQ ↗Employer and sponsor health coverage responsibilities in Dubai.
- ISAHD · Permitted insurers ↗HIP register of permitted insurers. Confirm the exact product and eligibility.
- UAE Government · health insurance ↗Overview of rules and agencies by emirate and status; confirm the plan for your application.
- DoH Abu Dhabi · Insurance FAQ ↗Abu Dhabi health insurance, programmes and conditions. Confirm plan compliance and admission.
- MoHRE · Basic Health Insurance Scheme ↗Scheme for private-sector employees and domestic workers in the five northern emirates; do not assume it applies to founders and families.
Insurance
- Daman · Individuals and Families ↗Range of plans for individuals and families.
- Sukoon · HealthPlus ↗Options, territory, network and pricing conditions.
- GIG Gulf · Health insurance ↗Local, Regional and Worldwide plans.
- Cigna · Healthguard ↗Plans, territories and network tiers.
Residency
- ICP · Residency services ↗Federal residency and Emirates ID services; confirm category and channel for the application.
Schools
- Lycée Français International Georges Pompidou · fees 2026/27 ↗Fees by year group, inclusions and extra charges are detailed in the school card on your profile.
- Lycée Français Jean Mermoz · fees 2025/26 — latest fully verified fee schedule ↗Fees by year group, inclusions and extra charges are detailed in the school card on your profile.
- The English College · fees 2026/27 ↗Fees by year group, inclusions and extra charges are detailed in the school card on your profile.
- Dubai British School Jumeira · fees 2026/27 ↗Fees by year group, inclusions and extra charges are detailed in the school card on your profile.
- Sharjah English School · fees 2026/27 ↗Fees by year group, inclusions and extra charges are detailed in the school card on your profile.
- KHDA · official Dubai directory ↗Schools, curricula, year groups and fee sheets. Confirm places and fees for the exact year group with the school.
- ADEK · Abu Dhabi private schools ↗Official portal linking to school and fee search through TAMM.
- SPEA · official Sharjah directory ↗Private schools and Sharjah regulator information.
- RAK DOK · official Ras Al Khaimah directory ↗Official school list, curricula, year groups and fee ranges; ask for the exact year-group fee.
- UAE Government · private schools by emirate ↗Relevant authorities and private-school framework, including Ajman, Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah.
Housing
- Bayut · Dubai Silicon Oasis ↗Average asking rents from listings. Your profile provides the exact listing link for each home size.
- Bayut · Jumeirah Village Circle ↗Average asking rents from listings. Your profile provides the exact listing link for each home size.
- Bayut · Discovery Gardens ↗Average asking rents from listings. Your profile provides the exact listing link for each home size.
- Bayut · Al Nahda · Dubai ↗Average asking rents from listings. Your profile provides the exact listing link for each home size.
- Bayut · International City ↗Average asking rents from listings. Your profile provides the exact listing link for each home size.
- Bayut · Dubai Marina ↗Average asking rents from listings. Your profile provides the exact listing link for each home size.
- Bayut · Al Nahda · Sharjah ↗Average asking rents from listings. Your profile provides the exact listing link for each home size.
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