DAFZA cost in 2026
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DAFZA does not publish its prices online. Ask for a quote: we contact you with the zone's official price.
In short
DAFZA does not publish its prices online. Ask for a quote: we contact you with the zone's official price.
- Adjacent to the runways of Dubai International and a value added tax designated zone, which is what fast moving high value goods need.
- It publishes its company types, its visa quota per office size, its capital and its lease penalties.
About DAFZA
DAFZA licence cost in 2026
| Package | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
Talent Pass, freelance permit
| 1 year licence | 7,500 AED |
DAFZA visa cost
| Costs and conditions | |
|---|---|
| Employee visa cost | |
| Talent Pass visa cost | |
| Visas per licence type | |
| Quota, smart office | 1 employment visa |
| Quota, boutique office of 9 to 23 square metres | 2 employment visas |
| Quota, premium office 25 square metres, premium plus 50 | 3 and 6 visas |
| Quota, light industrial unit | 20 visas up to 350 square metres, 30 beyond |
DAFZA freelance visa cost
Talent Pass: 7,500 AED for the permit, one year; visa excluded, price: ask us.
DAFZA office and desk cost
| Smart office, one workstation | 1 visa, price: ask us |
|---|---|
| Boutique office, 9 to 23 square metres | 2 visas, price: ask us |
| Premium office, 25 square metres | 3 visas, price: ask us |
| Premium plus office, 50 square metres | 6 visas, price: ask us |
| Standard office from 25 square metres | 1 visa per 8.33 square metres, price: ask us |
DAFZA renewal and closing fee
First year, licence
Renewal, per year
Closing the company
Details
Renewal, per year. Only the freelance pass is described as annually renewable, and its renewal amount can be obtained solely by contacting the zone.
Closing the company. The 2021 regulations describe voluntary winding up, winding up by the registrar and branch deregistration, but publish no fee, no deposit and no timeline.
DAFZA other fees and penalties
Administrative fees
- Talent Pass licence, non refundable7,500 AED
- Lease security deposit10 percent of the annual rent
- Unpaid rent beyond 30 days3,000 AED per month
- Bounced cheque1,000 AED
- Occupying after lease expiry150 percent of the rent plus charges
Important to know
Rules that apply
- Minimum share capital is 1 AED for a free zone company and 250,000 AED issued for a public company.
- All freelance pass fees are non refundable and the licence must be renewed annually.
- Leases renew automatically unless notice is given three months ahead, six for plots, otherwise three months of rent is due.
- Beneficial owners holding 25 percent or more must be declared, updated within 15 days, and kept on record for five years.
- Company name approval is at the registrar's absolute discretion.
Points to confirm before you sign
- A 2018 press release still online requires 500,000 AED of capital for a general trading licence, while the FAQ and the 2021 regulations state 1 AED.
- The same release advertises cuts of 65 percent on registration and 33 percent on the licence, with no published base amount to check them against.
- The no registration fee offer page carries no start date, no end date, no eligibility and no baseline fee.
Frequently asked questions
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All prices and terms come from the free zones and may change at any time without prior notice. Free Zone Radar cannot be held responsible for any change, error or omission. Always confirm the final price and terms in writing before you sign or pay.
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What happens next
- 1Our setup expert partner contacts you within one working day, to understand your project.
- 2He sends you a detailed quote with the official price of DAFZA, fees included.
- 3You decide. If the quote suits you, he handles everything until your licence is issued.
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Sources
dafz.ae/en/business-setup/process · dafz.ae/en/talent-pass · dafz.ae/en/business-space/rental-office-space · dafz.ae, 2021 regulations, PDF
