DET fees typically start AED 10,000–15,000. Total year-one cost with office and one visa often ranges AED 25,000–40,000+.
Mainland Pricing
Dubai Mainland License Cost
Get a transparent breakdown of Dubai mainland licence cost — KPM Global Services itemises DET government fees, Ejari office rent, visa charges, local service agent fees, and external approvals for your activity.
- DET Fee Breakdown
- Ejari Included
- Written Quotes
Cost Breakdown
Dubai Mainland License Cost
1Activity
2Quote
3Approve
4Licence
Office rent is key variable
DET fees are only part of the total.
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Understanding Dubai mainland licence cost
Dubai mainland licence cost comprises DET trade licence fees (typically AED 10,000–25,000 depending on activity category), commercial office rent with Ejari registration, establishment and visa charges, MOA notarisation, and any sector regulator approvals.
Year-one mainland investment commonly ranges AED 25,000–60,000+ when including modest office rent and one to two residence visas — significantly above headline DET fee advertisements that exclude tenancy.
KPM Global Services models complete mainland cost scenarios before you sign a lease or pay DET fees — preventing budget overruns from underestimated office and compliance expenses.
Who This Is For
Who needs mainland cost clarity
- Entrepreneurs budgeting first Dubai mainland entity
- Retailers and F&B operators estimating storefront setup
- Trading companies comparing mainland against free zone economics
- Professional firms needing Ejari office for mainland licence
- Investors preparing board approval for Dubai expansion
- Businesses evaluating local service agent annual fees
How We Help
Mainland cost planning services
DET fee calculation
Confirm licence category and activity-based government tariffs.
Office budgeting
Advise on Ejari-compliant premises within budget constraints.
Visa cost modelling
Calculate establishment, medical, and Emirates ID per person.
Approval scoping
Identify DHA, RERA, Municipality, and other approval fees.
Written quotation
Deliver itemised year-one and renewal cost projection.
Cost optimisation
Right-size activities and office to meet rules without overspend.
Process
Mainland cost quotation process
- 1
Activity confirmation
Map operations to DET commercial, professional, or industrial category.
- 2
Office requirements
Determine minimum space and location for activity and visas.
- 3
Fee schedule
Compile DET, Ejari, visa, and approval fee schedule.
- 4
Quote delivery
Present all-in year-one mainland cost breakdown.
- 5
Approval
Client confirms budget; setup process begins.
- 6
Licence issuance
Obtain DET licence within agreed cost scope.
Documents
Information for mainland cost quote
- Proposed business activities
- Number of visas required
- Office or shop space preferences and budget
- Shareholder nationalities and structure
- Sector regulator involvement (DHA, RERA, etc.)
- Whether local service agent is required
- Timeline for licence and premises
- Existing lease offers if available
Pricing
Dubai mainland cost components
Mainland cost is driven by office rent as much as DET fees.
- DET licence fee tier and activity count
- Commercial rent and Ejari registration (annual)
- Visa quota, establishment card, and immigration fees
- Local service agent annual fee where applicable
- External approval and notarisation charges
DET tariffs update periodically. KPM Global Services confirms current fees before filing.
Timeline
Quote to licence timeline
24 hours
Range estimate
Ballpark mainland cost after activity briefing.
2–3 days
Detailed quote
Itemised breakdown with office scenarios.
1–2 weeks
Tenancy
Ejari-registered premises secured.
2–4 weeks
Licence
DET licence issued; visas initiated.
Avoid Mistakes
Mainland cost planning mistakes
- Budgeting only DET fee without office rent
- Leasing premium Dubai office when smaller premises satisfies DET
- Missing external approval fees for regulated sectors
- Underestimating visa costs for multiple partners
- Ignoring annual Ejari and licence renewal in business plan
- Choosing extra activities that increase DET fees unnecessarily
Why KPM
Why Choose KPM Global Services
UAE-focused advisory
Practical guidance on Dubai mainland licence cost planning from a Dubai-based team that works with authorities, banks, and regulators daily.
Clear documentation
Structured checklists, realistic timelines, and transparent scope so you know what is included before you proceed.
Connected services
Link setup, visas, banking, accounting, VAT, Corporate Tax, PRO, and legal support through one coordinated advisory journey.
No generic templates
Advice is tailored to your activity, shareholders, jurisdiction, and operational plans — not a one-size-fits-all package.
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