{
  "name": "Dubai Government Fees 2026 — Complete Transaction Cost Table",
  "publisher": "ZETUP PRO Corporate Services",
  "url": "https://zetup.ae/en/tools/government-fees",
  "description": "Indicative 2026 government fees for the transactions a Dubai company actually runs: employment/investor/dependent visas, Emirates ID, medical, MOHRE work permits by company category, trade licence issuance and renewal, document attestation, and Emiratisation/compliance fines. Every row names the issuing authority and links to its official UAE government source. Compiled by ZETUP PRO Corporate Services.",
  "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
  "citation": "ZETUP PRO Corporate Services. (2026). Dubai Government Fees 2026 — Complete Transaction Cost Table. Retrieved from https://zetup.ae/en/tools/government-fees",
  "updated": "2026-07",
  "updatedIso": "2026-07-18",
  "spatialCoverage": "Dubai, United Arab Emirates",
  "currency": "AED",
  "disclaimer": "All figures are indicative as of July 2026 and subject to change by the issuing authorities; many are composite or vary by category, activity, or nationality. Each row carries the official government source that sets the fee — confirm the current fee on the official portal before transacting.",
  "categories": [
    {
      "category": "Visa & Immigration",
      "rows": [
        {
          "transaction": "Employment visa — new issue",
          "aed_low": 3500,
          "aed_high": 7500,
          "authority": "MOHRE / GDRFA",
          "official_source": "https://www.gdrfad.gov.ae/en/services",
          "notes": "Entry permit + status change + stamping. Cat 1/2: ~5K–7K, Cat 3: up to 12K"
        },
        {
          "transaction": "Employment visa — renewal",
          "aed_low": 2500,
          "aed_high": 3500,
          "authority": "MOHRE / GDRFA",
          "official_source": "https://www.gdrfad.gov.ae/en/services",
          "notes": "Every 2–3 years"
        },
        {
          "transaction": "Employment visa — cancellation",
          "aed_low": 150,
          "aed_high": 500,
          "authority": "MOHRE / GDRFA",
          "official_source": "https://www.gdrfad.gov.ae/en/services",
          "notes": "Fees vary by ICP vs GDRFA, inside/outside UAE, and individual/company status; confirm the government + typing fees on the official service card"
        },
        {
          "transaction": "Investor / Partner visa",
          "aed_low": 3500,
          "aed_high": 7000,
          "authority": "GDRFA",
          "official_source": "https://www.gdrfad.gov.ae/en/services",
          "notes": "For company shareholders"
        },
        {
          "transaction": "Dependent visa (spouse/child)",
          "aed_low": 3000,
          "aed_high": 5000,
          "authority": "GDRFA",
          "official_source": "https://www.gdrfad.gov.ae/en/services",
          "notes": "Per dependent"
        },
        {
          "transaction": "Golden Visa (10-year)",
          "aed_low": "varies",
          "aed_high": "varies",
          "authority": "ICP / GDRFA",
          "official_source": "https://icp.gov.ae/en/services/",
          "notes": "ICP does not publish a single all-in figure — cost depends on category and the visa / 10-yr Emirates ID / medical components; confirm on the ICP Golden Residency service"
        },
        {
          "transaction": "Green Visa (5-year)",
          "aed_low": 2500,
          "aed_high": 3500,
          "authority": "ICP / GDRFA",
          "official_source": "https://icp.gov.ae/en/services/",
          "notes": "Self-sponsored residency"
        },
        {
          "transaction": "Entry permit",
          "aed_low": 1100,
          "aed_high": 1500,
          "authority": "GDRFA",
          "official_source": "https://www.gdrfad.gov.ae/en/services",
          "notes": "Initial entry to UAE"
        },
        {
          "transaction": "Status change (visit → residence)",
          "aed_low": 520,
          "aed_high": 575,
          "authority": "GDRFA",
          "official_source": "https://www.gdrfad.gov.ae/en/services",
          "notes": "Inside-country conversion without exit"
        },
        {
          "transaction": "Visa stamping",
          "aed_low": 500,
          "aed_high": 700,
          "authority": "GDRFA",
          "official_source": "https://www.gdrfad.gov.ae/en/services",
          "notes": "Passport stamping fee"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "category": "ID, Medical & Labour",
      "rows": [
        {
          "transaction": "Emirates ID — new",
          "aed_low": 370,
          "aed_high": 370,
          "authority": "ICP",
          "official_source": "https://icp.gov.ae/en/services/",
          "notes": "Federal identity card"
        },
        {
          "transaction": "Emirates ID — renewal",
          "aed_low": 370,
          "aed_high": 370,
          "authority": "ICP",
          "official_source": "https://icp.gov.ae/en/services/",
          "notes": "Renewed with visa; late-renewal fine AED 20/day (max AED 1,000) after 30 days"
        },
        {
          "transaction": "Medical fitness test",
          "aed_low": 260,
          "aed_high": 500,
          "authority": "DHA",
          "official_source": "https://www.dha.gov.ae/en",
          "notes": "HIV test + chest X-ray. Varies by emirate and centre"
        },
        {
          "transaction": "Health insurance (annual)",
          "aed_low": 700,
          "aed_high": 3000,
          "authority": "DHA",
          "official_source": "https://www.dha.gov.ae/en",
          "notes": "Mandatory — varies by plan"
        },
        {
          "transaction": "Labour card — new",
          "aed_low": 250,
          "aed_high": 3450,
          "authority": "MOHRE",
          "official_source": "https://www.mohre.gov.ae/en/services.aspx",
          "notes": "Work permit (2-yr), by company category — Cabinet Res. 37/2022"
        },
        {
          "transaction": "Labour card — renewal",
          "aed_low": 250,
          "aed_high": 3450,
          "authority": "MOHRE",
          "official_source": "https://www.mohre.gov.ae/en/services.aspx",
          "notes": "By company category (2-yr) — Cabinet Res. 37/2022"
        },
        {
          "transaction": "Labour contract registration",
          "aed_low": 200,
          "aed_high": 300,
          "authority": "MOHRE / Tasheel",
          "official_source": "https://www.mohre.gov.ae/en/services.aspx",
          "notes": "Employment contract filing"
        },
        {
          "transaction": "Establishment card",
          "aed_low": 700,
          "aed_high": 2000,
          "authority": "MOHRE",
          "official_source": "https://www.mohre.gov.ae/en/services.aspx",
          "notes": "Annual company registration — varies by company category"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "category": "Licensing & Company Formation",
      "rows": [
        {
          "transaction": "Trade license — new (mainland)",
          "aed_low": 12000,
          "aed_high": 25000,
          "authority": "DET",
          "official_source": "https://dlp.dubai.gov.ae/Legislation%20Reference/2011/Executive%20Council%20Resolution%20No.%20(13)%20of%202011.html",
          "notes": "Varies by activity type"
        },
        {
          "transaction": "Trade license — annual renewal",
          "aed_low": 10000,
          "aed_high": 15000,
          "authority": "DET",
          "official_source": "https://dlp.dubai.gov.ae/Legislation%20Reference/2011/Executive%20Council%20Resolution%20No.%20(13)%20of%202011.html",
          "notes": "Total incl. market fee (~5% of office rent), Chamber + knowledge/innovation fees; the DED licence fee itself is lower (~AED 3,000 general trading). Varies widely by activity and rent"
        },
        {
          "transaction": "Initial approval",
          "aed_low": 100,
          "aed_high": 100,
          "authority": "DET",
          "official_source": "https://dlp.dubai.gov.ae/Legislation%20Reference/2011/Executive%20Council%20Resolution%20No.%20(13)%20of%202011.html",
          "notes": "DED initial-approval fee (Resolution 13/2011); external/other-authority approvals are billed separately"
        },
        {
          "transaction": "MOA notarisation",
          "aed_low": 2000,
          "aed_high": 4000,
          "authority": "Dubai Courts",
          "official_source": "https://www.dc.gov.ae/",
          "notes": "Memorandum of Association"
        },
        {
          "transaction": "Activity amendment",
          "aed_low": 500,
          "aed_high": 1000,
          "authority": "DET",
          "official_source": "https://dlp.dubai.gov.ae/Legislation%20Reference/2011/Executive%20Council%20Resolution%20No.%20(13)%20of%202011.html",
          "notes": "DED variation AED 500/change; additional-activity permit AED 1,000/activity (Resolution 13/2011)"
        },
        {
          "transaction": "Partner / shareholder change",
          "aed_low": 2000,
          "aed_high": 5000,
          "authority": "DET / Courts",
          "official_source": "https://dlp.dubai.gov.ae/Legislation%20Reference/2011/Executive%20Council%20Resolution%20No.%20(13)%20of%202011.html",
          "notes": "Share transfer"
        },
        {
          "transaction": "Company name reservation",
          "aed_low": 200,
          "aed_high": 200,
          "authority": "DET",
          "official_source": "https://dlp.dubai.gov.ae/Legislation%20Reference/2011/Executive%20Council%20Resolution%20No.%20(13)%20of%202011.html",
          "notes": "DED fee (Exec. Council Resolution 13/2011); knowledge + innovation dirham fees may be added"
        },
        {
          "transaction": "Ejari (lease registration)",
          "aed_low": 220,
          "aed_high": 220,
          "authority": "RERA",
          "official_source": "https://dubailand.gov.ae/en/eservices/",
          "notes": "Required for trade license"
        },
        {
          "transaction": "Chamber of Commerce",
          "aed_low": 1200,
          "aed_high": 3000,
          "authority": "Dubai Chamber",
          "official_source": "https://www.dubaichamber.com/",
          "notes": "Annual membership"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "category": "Document Clearing & Attestation",
      "rows": [
        {
          "transaction": "MOFA attestation",
          "aed_low": 150,
          "aed_high": 2000,
          "authority": "MOFA",
          "official_source": "https://www.mofa.gov.ae/en/services/attestation",
          "notes": "Varies by document type — ~AED 150 (certificate of origin) up to AED 2,000 (commercial certificate); personal/educational docs lower"
        },
        {
          "transaction": "Embassy legalisation",
          "aed_low": 200,
          "aed_high": 1000,
          "authority": "Embassy",
          "official_source": "",
          "notes": "Varies by country"
        },
        {
          "transaction": "Legal translation (per page)",
          "aed_low": 50,
          "aed_high": 150,
          "authority": "MOJ-approved",
          "official_source": "",
          "notes": "Arabic ↔ English"
        },
        {
          "transaction": "Notarisation",
          "aed_low": 200,
          "aed_high": 500,
          "authority": "Notary Public",
          "official_source": "",
          "notes": "Per document"
        },
        {
          "transaction": "Power of Attorney",
          "aed_low": 500,
          "aed_high": 1500,
          "authority": "Courts / Notary",
          "official_source": "https://www.dc.gov.ae/",
          "notes": "Company representation"
        },
        {
          "transaction": "Certificate of Incorporation copy",
          "aed_low": 100,
          "aed_high": 200,
          "authority": "DET",
          "official_source": "https://dlp.dubai.gov.ae/Legislation%20Reference/2011/Executive%20Council%20Resolution%20No.%20(13)%20of%202011.html",
          "notes": "Certified copy"
        },
        {
          "transaction": "Good Standing Certificate",
          "aed_low": 500,
          "aed_high": 700,
          "authority": "DET",
          "official_source": "https://dlp.dubai.gov.ae/Legislation%20Reference/2011/Executive%20Council%20Resolution%20No.%20(13)%20of%202011.html",
          "notes": "For bank / compliance"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "category": "Emiratisation & Compliance",
      "rows": [
        {
          "transaction": "Nafis registration",
          "aed_low": 0,
          "aed_high": 0,
          "authority": "Nafis",
          "official_source": "https://www.nafis.gov.ae/",
          "notes": "Free government platform"
        },
        {
          "transaction": "Emiratisation non-compliance fine",
          "aed_low": 9000,
          "aed_high": 9000,
          "authority": "MOHRE",
          "official_source": "https://www.mohre.gov.ae/en/services.aspx",
          "notes": "Per missing position per MONTH"
        },
        {
          "transaction": "WPS registration",
          "aed_low": 0,
          "aed_high": 0,
          "authority": "MOHRE",
          "official_source": "https://www.mohre.gov.ae/en/services.aspx",
          "notes": "Wages Protection System — free"
        },
        {
          "transaction": "Corporate tax registration",
          "aed_low": 0,
          "aed_high": 0,
          "authority": "FTA",
          "official_source": "https://tax.gov.ae/en/services.aspx",
          "notes": "EmaraTax — free"
        },
        {
          "transaction": "Corporate tax penalties",
          "aed_low": 500,
          "aed_high": 10000,
          "authority": "FTA",
          "official_source": "https://tax.gov.ae/en/services.aspx",
          "notes": "Late filing: AED 500/month for the first 12 months, then AED 1,000/month from month 13 (Cabinet Decision 75 of 2023). Late registration: AED 10,000 (waivable if first return filed within 7 months)"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "faqs": [
    {
      "question": "Does ZETUP PRO mark up government fees?",
      "answer": "Never. Government fees are passed through at cost with official receipts attached to every invoice. Our service fees are always shown separately so you know exactly what you're paying for."
    },
    {
      "question": "How often do government fees change?",
      "answer": "Government fees can change at any time by the issuing authority. We update this table regularly and always confirm exact fees before processing any transaction."
    },
    {
      "question": "Why do visa fees have a range?",
      "answer": "Visa costs vary based on the employee's nationality, job category, company size, and whether the application is standard or urgent. The range shown covers the most common scenarios."
    },
    {
      "question": "What is the Emiratisation non-compliance fine?",
      "answer": "Companies with 50+ employees must reach 10% Emirati skilled workforce by December 2026. Non-compliance results in a fine of AED 9,000 per month per missing position — that's AED 108,000 per year per position."
    }
  ]
}