The exact cost to start
your UAE business.
Describe your business idea. Our engine instantly compares 40+ jurisdictions to find your most cost-effective setup route — with data-driven bank matching.
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Stop calling 15 different freezones for quotes. Our engine pulls real-time government fees from 40+ jurisdictions and shows you the most cost-effective route for your exact business type — in seconds.
- Real-time government fee data across all jurisdictions
- Side-by-side comparison of license, visa, and office costs
- Personalized to your activity type and visa requirements
Shams Free Zone
Sharjah
Meydan Free Zone
Dubai
Quote Analysis
Review RecommendedYour Quote: AED 11,050 — Fair range for this setup type is AED 7,550 – 8,800. The PRO service fee appears above the typical market rate.
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Received a quote from a setup agent? Paste it into our engine and we'll break down every line item against real government fees. We flag markups, optional charges, and common pitfalls — so you only pay what's fair.
- Line-by-line comparison against official fee schedules
- Flags optional charges often bundled as mandatory
- Shows you the fair market range for PRO services
Know which banks are
most likely to approve you.
The #1 pain point after getting your trade license? Opening a bank account. Our engine cross-references your business type, jurisdiction, and nationality with real bank approval data to help optimize your approval chances.
- Approval likelihood scores based on business activity
- Minimum deposit and balance requirements upfront
- Digital bank vs. traditional bank recommendations
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Why entrepreneurs are switching
Traditional setup processes can be opaque. We bring transparency.
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We earn referral fees from official freezone partnerships — not from you. We never mark up government fees. Our incentive is to match you with the best option, not the one that pays us the most.
Entrepreneurs who optimized their setup costs
Real stories from real founders in the UAE.
"I was quoted AED 15,000 by a PRO. StartupU showed me the actual government fee was AED 5,750 and helped me find a freezone with lower renewal costs. Saved over AED 12,000 in my first year."
Sarah K.
E-commerce Founder
"The banking intelligence feature alone was worth it. After 3 bank rejections, I used their data to find a digital bank that approved me in 48 hours. Wish I had this from the start."
Rahul M.
Tech Consultant
"The quote checker flagged a 40% markup on fees that were actually optional. My agent was adding charges for services I didn't need. Saved me from a costly mistake."
James T.
F&B Entrepreneur
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