First Idea Consultant LLC has four Dubai company setup packages for Meydan and IFZA free zone companies, each with one total per free zone. The full package most buyers want is Premium: company, one residence visa and business bank account opening assistance, AED 28,136 at Meydan or AED 28,436 at IFZA. Bank account opening is subject to each bank’s KYC, compliance review and final approval. We prepare the file, pre-check it against the bank’s requirements, and if one bank declines we apply to the next. Company only is Basic: AED 12,500 at Meydan or AED 12,900 at IFZA. Company plus your own residence visa is Standard: AED 23,136 or AED 23,436.
By First Idea Consultant. Reviewed by Amir Aslam, Founder. Updated September 2026.
Company, visa and bank account
Business setup packages in Dubai: what each one includes
| Package | What it includes | Meydan | IFZA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic: company, no visa | Trade licence, MOA, flexi-office address, certificate of registration, share registry if applicable, company formation assistance | AED 12,500 | AED 12,900 |
| Standard: company + one residence visa | Basic plus one UAE residence visa, establishment card, medical, biometrics and Emirates ID processing, corporate tax registration, company and visa process guidance | AED 23,136 | AED 23,436 |
| Premium: company + visa + bank account assistance | Standard plus digital business bank account opening assistance, one personal bank account opening assistance, digital company stamp, priority WhatsApp and email support | AED 28,136 | AED 28,436 |
| Gold: premium banking + a year of corporate services | Standard plus premier local business bank account opening assistance (physical presence required; a relationship manager depends on the selected bank and its approval), digital business bank account opening assistance, personal bank account opening assistance for two accounts, digital company stamp, twelve months of corporate services support, limited bank compliance support during account opening and onboarding | AED 48,136 | AED 48,436 |
Meydan and IFZA are separate free zones: choose one column. The two totals are never added together.
Premium with standard local business bank account opening assistance (physical presence required) instead of the digital account assistance is AED 33,136 at Meydan or AED 33,436 at IFZA, as itemised on business setup cost in Dubai.
Government fees and requirements can change without notice, and two of the professional service fees inside these totals are promotions. Business setup cost in Dubai shows every line.
Bank account opening is subject to each bank’s KYC, compliance review and final approval. We prepare the file, pre-check it against the bank’s requirements, and if one bank declines we apply to the next.
Ask on WhatsApp about Basic, Standard, Premium or Gold.
Which package fits you
| Your situation | Package | What it adds |
|---|---|---|
| You need a Dubai free zone company but no UAE residence visa | Basic | Licence, MOA, flexi-office address, certificate of registration |
| You want the company and your residence visa, and will handle banking yourself | Standard | One residence visa, establishment card, medical, Emirates ID, corporate tax registration |
| You want company, visa and bank account opening assistance in one purchase | Premium | Digital business account opening assistance, one personal account opening assistance, digital company stamp |
| You want premier local bank assistance, two personal account applications and a year of corporate services support | Gold | Everything above plus premier local bank assistance and twelve months of corporate services support |
Choose the free zone by activity: see Meydan free zone or IFZA free zone.
Relocating from Germany? Book a free structure review first: we check your exit tax exposure and the order of steps before you choose a package.
Company formation with bank account opening assistance: how Premium works
- Trade licence, MOA and establishment card.
- Your residence visa: medical, biometrics and Emirates ID.
- Bank file preparation and a pre-check against the selected bank’s requirements.
- Application to the bank, and to the next bank if one declines.
Bank account opening is subject to each bank’s KYC, compliance review and final approval. We prepare the file, pre-check it against the bank’s requirements, and if one bank declines we apply to the next.
Digital business account assistance and one personal account opening assistance sit inside the AED 28,136 Meydan and AED 28,436 IFZA totals. The local bank version is itemised on business setup cost in Dubai.
Corporate tax registration from Standard upward
0% personal income tax. Corporate tax is 9% only on profit above AED 375,000, and registration is included in every package from Standard upward.
Basic does not include corporate tax registration, and no package includes VAT registration. Corporate tax returns, VAT and accounting sit outside the packages. Send your company details and what you need on WhatsApp and you get an itemised written quote.
DMCC, DWTC, SPC, RAKEZ, RAK ICC and mainland: quoted, not packaged
| Route | Licensed by | First Idea price |
|---|---|---|
| DMCC business setup | DMCC Authority | Written quote |
| Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) Free Zone | DWTC Authority | Written quote |
| SPC free zone | Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone | Written quote |
| RAKEZ | Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone | Written quote |
| RAK ICC offshore company | RAK International Corporate Centre | Written quote |
| Business setup in Dubai mainland | Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) | Written quote |
Send your business activity and visa count on WhatsApp and you get an itemised written quote. If your activity fits Meydan or IFZA, the four packages above are the priced route.
Ask for a quote on another route
More visas, partners and add-ons
Extra partner or employee visas are quoted. The fees each authority publishes for a staff visa are listed on our 2 year employment visa cost in Dubai page. Send your business activity and visa count on WhatsApp and you get an itemised written quote.
Optional services (inside-country status change, VIP medical, earlier biometrics appointment assistance) change a total and are itemised on business setup cost in Dubai.
Licence renewal after the first year
No professional service fee on licence renewals; government and authority fees still apply. Send your licence issuer and expiry date on WhatsApp and you get an itemised written quote. See trade license renewal Dubai.
Send your renewal details on WhatsApp
Who prices your package
First Idea Consultant LLC, since 2015, at Park Regis, ParkLane Tower, Office 812, Business Bay, Dubai. Call or WhatsApp +971 56 500 6694. Every package is reviewed by Amir Aslam, Founder. Read what clients say on our Google Business Profile.
Dubai company setup packages: FAQ
What is included in a UAE company registration package?
There are four packages for a Meydan or IFZA free zone company. Basic is the licence, MOA, flexi-office address and certificate of registration; Standard adds one residence visa, establishment card, medical, Emirates ID and corporate tax registration. Premium adds business bank account opening assistance, and Gold adds premier local bank assistance and twelve months of corporate services support.
Which package covers company formation with bank account opening assistance?
Premium covers it: company, one residence visa and business bank account opening assistance, AED 28,136 at Meydan or AED 28,436 at IFZA. Bank account opening is subject to each bank’s KYC, compliance review and final approval. We prepare the file, pre-check it against the bank’s requirements, and if one bank declines we apply to the next.
Which packages include a UAE residence visa?
Basic does not. Standard, Premium and Gold each include one residence visa with medical, biometrics and Emirates ID processing. Standard is AED 23,136 at Meydan or AED 23,436 at IFZA.
Can I open a bank account before getting my residence visa?
It depends on the bank. Each bank sets its own document list, and some ask for the signatory’s residence visa and Emirates ID before they review a business account application. In Premium, we check the selected bank’s requirements before applying.
Do you have packages for Dubai mainland, DMCC or other free zones?
The packaged totals are for Meydan and IFZA only. DMCC, DWTC, SPC, RAKEZ, RAK ICC offshore and Dubai mainland are quoted. Send your business activity and visa count on WhatsApp and you get an itemised written quote. See DMCC business setup and business setup in Dubai mainland.
What happens when my licence renews after the first year?
No professional service fee on licence renewals; government and authority fees still apply. The licence authority sets its own renewal fee. Send your licence issuer and expiry date on WhatsApp and you get an itemised written quote.
Talk to Amir
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