DIFC (Dubai) company formation cost (2026)

Full first-year cost for incorporating in DIFC (Dubai) starts at approximately $12,000. Below: the line items.

Government / registry fees

~$3,000

Agent + incorporation

~$4,200

Registered office (yr 1)

~$1,800

Substance / directors (yr 1)

~$3,000

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