Gold Trading License Cost in Dubai: Free Zone vs Mainland Fee Breakdown
Key Highlights A free zone gold trading license in Dubai starts at AED 11,900 for a one-year term, while mainland licensing remains quote-based with no published fee table. Multi-year free zone commitments cut costs by up to 30 percent, with a 5-year Zero Visa License totaling AED 41,700 instead of AED 59,500. All gold and […]
DIC vs IFZA vs DMCC: Which Free Zone Is Best for Chinese Software Founders?
Key Highlights IFZA is the low-cost default for Chinese software founders, with one-year licenses from AED 11,900 and a free FlexiDesk on packages up to three visas. DMCC costs more (start-up packages roughly AED 43,780 to 51,129), but its established bank relationships ease account opening for Chinese-owned firms. DIC fits funded, brand-conscious tech companies wanting […]
Hidden Costs of an IT Company License in Dubai: The Real 2026 Price Breakdown
Key Highlights The UAE added roughly 250,000 new companies in 2025, and Dubai’s free zones alone attracted 23,000 new commercial licenses in a recent 12-month period. IFZA’s 2026 pricelist advertises IT licenses from AED 11,900, but mandatory add-ons can push your real first-year cost to AED 22,900 or more. New Federal Decree-Laws effective January 1, […]