Setup cost
Calculator
UAE Business Setup Cost Calculator
Estimate setup costs by jurisdiction, business activity, visas, office needs and additional services.
Free UAE Business Tools
Business Tools & Calculators
Free UAE calculators, checkers and comparison tools for setup, visas and tax: indicative answers to help you plan before you speak with a consultant.
- 9 free tools
- Calculators, checkers & comparison
- Built for UAE business decisions
Start here
Start with the most common decision
Most UAE founders begin with the same question: what will it actually cost to set up? The setup cost calculator gives you a fast, indicative range across jurisdictions.
Featured tool
UAE Business Setup Cost Calculator
Estimate the approximate cost of forming a UAE company based on jurisdiction, business activity, visas, office needs and additional services such as banking, VAT, corporate tax and accounting.
- Compare Free Zone, Mainland and Offshore cost drivers
- Add visas, shareholders, office needs and extra services
- Use the result as a starting point before requesting consultant offers
Setup typeFree Zone
Visas1-2
ExtrasBank accountVAT
Indicative rangeAED - to AED -
Set your inputs
Open the calculator
Indicative only, not a final quote
The toolkit
All UAE Business Tools
9 free calculators, checkers and comparison tools. Filter by the decision you are making.
Free zones
Comparison
UAE Free Zone Comparison Tool
Compare UAE free zone types by activity, budget, visa needs and office requirements before you choose.
Visa cost
Calculator
UAE Visa Cost Calculator
Estimate indicative UAE residency visa costs for investor, employment, family and freelancer cases.
VAT status
Checker
UAE VAT Registration Threshold Checker
Check whether UAE VAT registration may be mandatory, voluntary or not required yet based on turnover.
Corporate tax
Calculator
UAE Corporate Tax Calculator
Estimate indicative UAE corporate tax exposure across the 0% and 9% rates and Small Business Relief.
Employment
Guide + Calculator
UAE Gratuity Calculator
Estimate end-of-service gratuity from basic salary and length of service.
VAT amounts
Guide + Calculator
UAE VAT Calculator
Add or remove the 5% UAE VAT and see the net, VAT and gross amounts.
Emirates ID
Resource + Calculator
Emirates ID Fine Calculator
Estimate the late-renewal penalty after the grace period, up to the AED 1,000 cap.
Overstay fines
Calculator
UAE Overstay Fine Calculator
Estimate chargeable overstay days and the indicative AED 50 daily fine.
What you're using
A few kinds of tool, one honest standard
Emirae tools give a fast, indicative answer to help you plan, never an official government record. Always confirm final figures with a consultant or the relevant authority.
- Cost calculatorsIndicative setup, visa and corporate-tax ranges.
- Threshold checkersEligibility and registration status logic.
- Comparison toolsWeighted fit signals across free zone options.
- Estimates are indicative: rules and government fees can change over time.
- Official records are checked only through government portals, never inside Emirae.
- Emirae does not access private ICP, GDRFA, police, RTA or tax-authority records.
The workflow
How to Use Emirae Tools
The tools are designed to help you understand the likely direction of your case before you request quotes or speak with a consultant.
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Choose your topic
Pick setup cost, free zone comparison, visa cost, VAT or corporate tax.
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Enter your case details
Answer practical questions about your activity, jurisdiction, visas, turnover or business status.
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Review the indicative result
Use the result to understand cost drivers, documents, risk points and next steps.
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Request consultant offers
If the case needs human review, submit a request and compare structured offers from verified consultants.
Decision-first
Tools by Business Decision
Not sure which tool to open first? Start with the decision you are trying to make.
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UAE Business Setup Cost Calculator
Estimate setup cost
How much could my UAE company setup cost?
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UAE Free Zone Comparison Tool
Compare free zones
Which UAE free zone route may fit my case?
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UAE Visa Cost Calculator
Estimate visa cost
How much could my UAE visa process cost?
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UAE VAT Registration Threshold Checker
Check VAT status
Do I need VAT registration?
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UAE Corporate Tax Calculator
Estimate tax exposure
What could my corporate tax exposure look like?
The bridge
From Estimate to Verified Consultant Offers
A calculator result is a starting point, not a final quote. UAE business setup, visa, VAT and tax costs can change depending on jurisdiction, activity, government fees, documents and provider scope.
After using a tool, you can submit your case and receive structured offers from verified consultants who understand the specific service path.
How it connects
- 1Tool resultAn indicative range or status from a calculator.
- 2Request detailsAdd your activity, emirate, budget and context.
- 3Verified consultant offersUp to five structured offers from verified providers.
- 4Compare and choosePick the offer that fits - you decide who may receive your contact details.
Contact details protected until you choose
Learn first
Learn Before You Decide
Use these guides and resources to understand UAE setup routes, costs, VAT, corporate tax, visas and free zone choices before requesting offers.
Guide
UAE Free Zone Company Setup Cost
A price census of sixteen UAE free zone offerings: nine publish a starting figure, five publish none, and no zone…
Read guideGuideFujairah Free Zone Company Setup
Fujairah has two free zone authorities and neither publishes a licence price: FFZA states facility rents from AED 18,000 a…
Read guideGuideSharjah Free Zone Company Setup
A Sharjah free zone company setup starts at AED 5,750 at SPC Free Zone and SHAMS. Costs by component, the…
Read guide
Comparison
Best Banks in the UAE for Salary and Everyday Accounts, by Licence
Fifteen UAE banks by Central Bank licence category, banking model and service style, with the account charges each one publishes.
Compare routesComparisonBest Islamic Business Banks in the UAE
Choosing a Sharia compliant business account in the UAE is a fit question, not a ranking. Islamic business accounts avoid…
Compare routesComparisonBest Banks for Freelancers in the UAE
Freelancers in the UAE need banking that separates personal and business money, supports client payments and keeps costs low while…
Compare routes
UAE Basics
What the UAE National Economic Register Means for Business Verification
A practical explainer of the UAE National Economic Register, what it helps verify, how it differs from Basher and where…
Read explainerUAE BasicsWhat Basher Means in the UAE Business Setup Ecosystem
Understand what Basher is in the UAE, how it fits into official business setup services, and how it differs from…
Read explainerUAE BasicsWhat Is Wage Protection System in the UAE
If you work in the UAE private sector or hire employees there, you will almost certainly come across the term…
Read explainer
Official
MOHRE Enquiry Services: Which Entry Point Holds Your Record
MOHRE answers enquiries across five separate systems, not one. See which entry point holds which record, and why a free…
View resourceOfficialHow to Check a UAE Labour Contract and Job Offer Online with MOHRE
Check a UAE job offer by its reference number, confirm the employer exists, and see what a MOHRE record cannot…
View resourceOfficialHow to Check a UAE TRN Online: Official FTA Tool, Steps and Limits
The UAE TRN check runs in a widget on tax.gov.ae, not on a page of its own. It needs the…
View resource
FAQ
Business Tools FAQ
How the tools work, what the results mean, and how they connect to consultant offers.
Ready for a real quote?
Use a tool to understand your case, then submit one request and compare structured offers from verified consultants.
Submit Your RequestAre Emirae tools free to use?
Yes. The tools are free to use and are designed to help users understand likely cost ranges, registration logic and decision points before requesting consultant offers.
Are the calculator results final quotes?
No. Tool results are indicative only. Final pricing depends on current government fees, jurisdiction, activity, documents, provider scope and any additional services required.
Can I use the tools before choosing a consultant?
Yes. The tools are built to help you understand your case before speaking with consultants or submitting a request.
Which tool should I start with?
If you are planning a new UAE company, start with the Business Setup Cost Calculator. If you already know your setup route, use the visa, VAT, corporate tax or free zone tools depending on your next decision.
Do the tools replace professional advice?
No. The tools provide practical guidance and indicative ranges. For tax, legal, banking or regulated activity decisions, a qualified consultant or official source may still be required.
Can I submit a request after using a tool?
Yes. Each tool connects users to the request flow so they can receive structured offers from verified consultants.
Do the tools include government fees?
Some tools may include indicative fee assumptions, but final government and authority fees can change and depend on your case. Always confirm the final quote with a consultant or official source.
Will more tools be added?
Yes. Emirae can expand the tools hub with more calculators, checkers and comparison tools for UAE business setup, banking, compliance, visas and free zone decisions.
Get started
Ready to turn an estimate into consultant offers?
Use the tools to understand your case, then submit one request and receive structured offers from verified UAE service providers.
- 1Estimate costUse a calculator to get an indicative range.
- 2Submit requestDescribe your case in one structured request.
- 3Compare offersReview structured offers from verified consultants.