Dubai Internet City cost in 2026
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In short
The cheapest Dubai Internet City licence costs 15,000 AED a year. The renewal is 15,000 AED a year.
- The regional headquarters of Google, Microsoft and Meta, and the credible address for enterprise technology.
- The regulator's portal publishes the licence category fees, the registration and the liquidation costs.
About Dubai Internet City
Dubai Internet City licence cost in 2026
| Package | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
Freelancer permit Cheapest
| 1 year licence | 7,500 AED |
Internet and Multimedia licence
| 1 year licence | 15,000 AED |
Software licence
| 1 year licence | 15,000 AED |
IT Services licence
| 1 year licence | 15,000 AED |
Dubai Internet City visa cost
| Costs and conditions | |
|---|---|
| Visa package price | |
| Establishment card cost | |
| Federal work permit, set by immigration not by the zone | 200 AED plus 5 percent VAT, plus 500 AED if the applicant is in country |
| Visas per licence type | |
| Visa quota | 1 employee per 60 square feet of leased commercial space |
Dubai Internet City freelance visa cost
Freelancer permit, tech: 7,500 AED for the permit, one year; residence visa paid separately, 4,600 AED for 1 year or 5,042 AED for 2, after a 2,000 AED establishment card.
Dubai Internet City office and desk cost
| Commercial and business space | |
|---|---|
| Warehouses | units of 5,000 to 11,000 square feet, combinable, rent: ask us |
| Coworking desks |
Dubai Internet City renewal and closing fee
First year, licence
15,000 AED
Renewal, per year
15,000 AED
Closing the company
1,500 AED
Details
Renewal, per year. 15,000 AED per year for a standard segment. The Dubai Development Authority decision that sets this fee states it as an annual fee, so the same amount falls due at each renewal. A one-off registration of 3,500 AED applies in year one only.
Closing the company. 1,500 AED to deregister a free zone limited liability company, reduced to 1,000 AED for companies incubated at in5. Published by the Dubai Development Authority, not by the zone.
Dubai Internet City other fees and penalties
Administrative fees
- Incorporation and registration3,500 AED plus activity fees
- Company name change2,000 AED per transaction
- Share transfer or capital change3,000 AED per transaction
- Good standing certificate1,000 AED each
- Knowledge and innovation fee20 AED per service
Important to know
Rules that apply
- Minimum paid-up capital is 10,000 AED for a new free zone limited company. Branches have no minimum.
- Audited financial statements and an annual return must be filed within six months of the year end.
- The licence only authorises activity inside the free zone. Operating onshore requires a dual licence.
- A minimum lease term of one year applies after registration.
- Eligible activities are restricted to technology fields.
Points to confirm before you sign
- The zone describes its pricing as in line with market rates while refusing figures, although the regulator publishes 15,000 AED per category.
Frequently asked questions
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Sources
dic.ae/offerings/set-up-your-business · dic.ae/connect/faqs · dda.gov.ae, licensing categories decision, PDF · dda.gov.ae/en/legal-database
