Expo City Dubai Free Zone licence cost 2026
Expo City Dubai Free Zone sits on the former Expo 2020 site in Dubai South. Its Business Hub packages include several visas, which makes it good value for small teams that need a Dubai licence.
| Package | Visas | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Business Hub — 0 visas | 0 | AED 12,520 |
| Business Hub — 4 visas | 4 | AED 17,570 |
| Business Standard — 6 visas | 6 | AED 22,080 |
| Business Multi — 6 visas (3-yr) | 6 | AED 50,020 |
Biznexa package prices in AED, including standard government fees. The final cost depends on your activity and the zone's current offers — we confirm one fixed number in writing before you pay.
Who Expo City Dubai Free Zone suits
- Small teams that need several visas from day one
- Founders who want a Dubai licence and a modern campus address
- Events, tech and services businesses
- Companies planning to grow headcount quickly
How setup works with Biznexa
- Free consultation — we confirm your activity, the right zone and the exact package.
- Name and activity approval — we reserve your trade name and submit the application.
- Licence issued — usually within days once documents are approved; most of it is done online.
- Establishment card and visas — we handle the immigration file, medical and Emirates ID for each visa.
- Bank account — we prepare your file and introduce you to banks that suit your activity.
Documents you will need
- Passport copy of every shareholder and manager
- A passport-size photo
- UAE visa or entry stamp page (if you are in the UAE)
- Proof of address and a short business plan (some zones and banks ask for these)
- For corporate shareholders: company documents, attested — we tell you exactly which ones
Tax in a free zone
UAE corporate tax is 9% on taxable profit above AED 375,000. A free zone company that meets the "qualifying" conditions — real presence in the zone and mostly qualifying income — can pay 0% on qualifying income, but other income is taxed at 9%. VAT is 5% and registration is required once taxable supplies pass AED 375,000. Our tax and accounting team keeps you compliant.