BUSINESS SETUP

Your company, formed at the same address.

Free-zone and mainland licences, visas, PRO services and Ejari — handled by the same team that hands you your office key. From idea to licensed in 4–8 weeks.

Free zone from
AED 5,750
Mainland from
AED 18,500
Visas
0–6

PRO services, government liaison and Ejari are included in every package.

HOW IT WORKS

Six steps, one desk.

01Choose activity & structure
02Name & initial approval
03MoA & trade licence
04Visas & Emirates ID
05Bank account
06Move in to HIVE
PACKAGES

Choose your package

Each bundles your licence, visas and an office at i-Rise Tower. Prices are indicative from-prices; you get a fixed AED quote on consultation.

Free Zone

Freelancer Permit

No visa
fromAED 6,500
  • Free-zone licence (1 activity)
  • Trade-name & approvals
  • Registered flexi-desk address
  • 0% tax on qualifying income

Flexi-desk address; no residence visa.

Free ZonePOPULAR

Solo Founder

1 visa
fromAED 14,900
  • Free-zone licence
  • 1 investor visa + Emirates ID + medical
  • Flexi-desk address
  • Corporate-bank introduction
  • VAT/tax registration

Flexi-desk; upgrade to a private i-Rise office anytime.

Free Zone

E-commerce

1 visa
fromAED 14,500
  • E-commerce licence
  • 1 visa + Emirates ID
  • Flexi-desk address
  • Payment-gateway guidance

Flexi-desk; warehouse add-on available.

Free Zone

Consultancy

1 visa
fromAED 13,900
  • Management-consultancy licence
  • 1 visa + Emirates ID
  • Flexi-desk address
  • Meeting-room credits at HIVE

Flexi-desk; book HIVE meeting rooms on demand.

Free Zone

Startup Duo

2 visas
fromAED 19,900
  • Free-zone licence
  • 2 visas + Emirates IDs
  • Flexi-desk address
  • Bank introduction

Flexi-desk supports up to ~3 visas.

Free Zone

Small Team

3 visas
fromAED 24,900
  • Free-zone licence
  • 3 visas + Emirates IDs
  • Flexi-desk address
  • Bank introduction
  • PRO & renewals

Flexi-desk at the visa cap; move to a private office to add more.

Free ZonePOPULAR

Growth + Private Office

6 visas
fromAED 39,000
  • Free-zone licence
  • Up to 6 visas + Emirates IDs
  • Private lockable office at i-Rise
  • Bank introduction
  • PRO & renewals

Private i-Rise office included — unlocks a higher visa allocation.

Mainland

Mainland Starter

1 visa
fromAED 24,900
  • Mainland DED licence
  • 1 visa + Emirates ID
  • Private i-Rise office + Ejari
  • Trade UAE-wide & bid for government work

Physical i-Rise office + Ejari included — required for mainland visas.

Mainland

Mainland Team

3 visas
fromAED 34,900
  • Mainland DED licence
  • 3 visas + Emirates IDs
  • Private i-Rise office + Ejari
  • PRO, renewals & corporate-tax registration

Private i-Rise office + Ejari sized to your visa count.

Flexible

Golden Visa Track

2 visas
On application
  • 10-year UAE residency structuring
  • Company licence (free zone or mainland)
  • HIVE office to anchor your presence
  • FTA & investor-visa guidance

Pairs with any HIVE office. Requires AED 2M capital or qualifying tax.

Indicative 2026 from-prices; final fees depend on activity and free zone and are confirmed on consultation. Not tax or legal advice.

TALK TO OUR SETUP TEAM

Get a fixed AED quote.

Tell us your activity and how many visas you need — we'll recommend the right package with a fixed quote, no obligation.

  • Reply within one business day
  • Fixed AED quote, no hidden fees
  • Bilingual EN / AR setup team
  • Free consultation

Ready to form your company?

Book a 20-minute call or tour — we'll map your licence, visas and office in one conversation.

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