Activity fit
Match your activity to a practical licence route before comparing pricing.
A wave connects everything.
Build the Right Business Structure.
Compare free-zone, mainland and sector-led setup paths with a connected plan for visas, banking readiness, compliance and digital launch.
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Setup route planner
Start with the route, then connect the operating needs.
notionwave helps founders avoid isolated decisions by reviewing licensing, visas, banking readiness, tax registration, bookkeeping and website setup as one connected UAE launch plan.
Visa planning
Review investor, partner, employment and dependent visa needs early.
Banking readiness
Prepare profile, activity explanation and basic document expectations.
Growth path
Consider office, mainland access, renewals, tax, VAT and digital setup from day one.
Selected free-zone routes
Compare setup options without losing the bigger picture.
Indicative routes are shown for early comparison. The right route depends on activity, visa needs, office requirements, authority rules and future banking or expansion plans.
Dubai South
Standard price AED 12,500
22% saving
notionwave price AED 9,750
Strategic Dubai free-zone route for trading, logistics, technology and international growth.
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Standard price AED 4,888
22% saving
notionwave price AED 3,813
Indicative Ajman NuVentures route for lean startup formation.
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Standard price AED 5,555
22% saving
notionwave price AED 4,333
Accessible Ajman free-zone route for entrepreneurs and SMEs.
Book a ConsultationRAKEZ
Standard price AED 6,000
22% saving
notionwave price AED 4,680
Ras Al Khaimah option for trading, services and industrial growth.
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Standard price AED 5,720
22% saving
notionwave price AED 4,462
Media-friendly free-zone option for creative, consulting and digital activities.
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Standard price AED 6,875
22% saving
notionwave price AED 5,363
Sharjah publishing and services route for content, consulting and digital work.
Book a ConsultationIFZA
Standard price AED 12,900
22% saving
notionwave price AED 10,062
Dubai free-zone route with wide activity coverage and international profile.
Book a ConsultationMeydan
Standard price AED 12,500
22% saving
notionwave price AED 9,750
Dubai free-zone route with premium business positioning.
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Premium Dubai free-zone route requiring tailored quotation.
Book a ConsultationBusiness activity names, classifications and approval requirements are confirmed by the relevant licensing authority.
Mainland route
Mainland setup for founders who need wider UAE commercial access.
End-to-end mainland setup coordination, with government, authority, office, external-approval and third-party fees payable at actual cost.
Professional service fee
notionwave coordination
AED 2,000Government and third-party fees are charged at actual cost.- Activity and legal-form guidance
- Trade-name and initial-approval support
- MOA or local documentation coordination
- Office and Ejari guidance where required
- External approval coordination
- Licence issuance and post-licence next steps
Final government costs and requirements depend on the selected activity, legal structure, office requirements, external approvals, and licensing authority.
Sector solutions
Choose a licensing path around the way your business actually operates.
Sector cards help translate your activity into the right licensing conversation, then connect the next steps such as banking readiness, tax/VAT, bookkeeping and digital launch.
TE
Sector route
Technology & Artificial Intelligence
Software, AI, data and digital product companies.
Typical licence category: Technology services
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E-
Sector route
E-commerce & Trading
Online stores, import-export and product distribution.
Typical licence category: Trading or e-commerce
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PR
Sector route
Professional & Consulting Services
Advisory, project, management and specialist consulting.
Typical licence category: Professional services
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ME
Sector route
Media & Creative Industries
Content, advertising, design, photography and production.
Typical licence category: Media or creative services
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RE
Sector route
Real Estate & Property Services
Property advisory, brokerage and management activities.
Typical licence category: Real estate services
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FO
Sector route
Food & Beverage
Restaurants, cafeterias, catering and cloud kitchens.
Typical licence category: Food service
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HE
Sector route
Healthcare & Wellness
Wellness, healthcare consulting and medical trading.
Typical licence category: Healthcare or wellness
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ED
Sector route
Education & Training
Training, education advisory and learning services.
Typical licence category: Education or training
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LO
Sector route
Logistics & Transportation
Freight, delivery, warehousing and transport support.
Typical licence category: Logistics services
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MA
Sector route
Manufacturing & Industrial
Production, industrial and light manufacturing activities.
Typical licence category: Industrial licence
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CO
Sector route
Construction & Maintenance
Maintenance, fit-out and technical service businesses.
Typical licence category: Technical services
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FI
Sector route
Financial & Business Services
Accounting, bookkeeping, tax and corporate support.
Typical licence category: Business services
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After the route is selected, keep the launch connected.
Many sector routes also need banking readiness, corporate tax registration, VAT review, bookkeeping, website setup or PRO services. notionwave connects these steps after the licence route is selected.
Bank account assistanceStarting from AED 699
Corporate tax registrationStarting from AED 89
VAT registrationStarting from AED 289
Website setupStarting from AED 2,999