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PRO Services in Dubai: Complete Guide to Costs, Scope & Providers (2026) PRO (Public Relations Officer) services in Dubai cost between AED 500-3,000 per transaction, or AED 6,000-24,000 per year...

Best Business Setup Companies in Dubai (2026 Comparison) The best business setup companies in Dubai for 2026 include YABS, Creative Zone, Virtuzone, Shuraa, and Commitbiz. Each offers different strengths depending...

Complete guide to business setup in Dubai South 2026. Freelancer permits from AED 7,500, company licenses from AED 11,000, 100% ownership. Free consultation available.

Step-by-step guide to starting a cafe in Dubai 2026. Trade license from AED 12,500, full cost breakdown, mainland vs free zone comparison. Free consultation available.

Complete guide to getting a shisha cafe license in Dubai 2026. Costs from AED 15,000, 2-4 week timeline, DED requirements & permits. Get a free consultation today.

To open a company in Dubai, you need: passport copies of all shareholders, proof of address, a business plan, passport-size photos, and a completed application form. Mainland LLCs additionally require a Memorandum of Association (MOA) and an office lease agreement (Ejari). Free zone companies need fewer documents and can often complete the process entirely online with just passport copies and a signed application.

An employment visa in Dubai costs AED 3,500-5,000 per employee, including medical fitness test (AED 500), Emirates ID (AED 370), and MOHRE fees. The total varies based on the employee’s nationality, the sponsoring company’s type (free zone or mainland), and whether you use a PRO service or handle the process in-house. Budget AED 5,000 per employee as a safe estimate for the complete visa package.

The best free zone in Dubai depends on your business activity. IFZA is the most affordable (AED 5,500), DMCC is best for commodities trading, DIFC for financial services, Dubai Internet City for tech companies, and Dubai Media City for media businesses. There are over 30 free zones in the UAE, each specialized for different industries with varying costs, visa allocations, and office requirements.

PRO (Public Relations Officer) services in Dubai handle all government liaison work for businesses, including visa processing, Emirates ID, labor cards, and trade license renewals. PRO services cost AED 2,000-8,000 per year depending on the number of transactions. Most foreign business owners need PRO services because government processes require in-person visits to multiple departments and Arabic documentation.