Annual running costs
Budget for these recurring costs to keep a UAE company in good standing.
Every year
- Licence renewal and establishment card
- Office or flexi-desk renewal, and Ejari
- Accounting and corporate tax return
- Audit, where required
- Bank fees or minimum balance
- Chamber of Commerce renewal, for mainland companies
Periodically
- Visa renewals, usually every two years
- VAT returns, usually quarterly
- Trademark renewal every ten years
With staff
Salaries, health insurance, end-of-service gratuity accruals and unemployment insurance support.
Common questions
What is the minimum annual cost for a one-person free zone company?
It depends on the zone and visa. We quote a full annual budget with every setup proposal: [YOUR PRICE RANGE].
Official sources
We check our guidance against these official sources. Always confirm current fees and rules before acting.