The cost might vary depending on the classification of companies, areas of company registration, and other things.
There are requirements like status change/position amendments etc. depending on how you apply for the visa.
However, the cost of a free zone visa is different and many requirements are not mandatory in the free zone compared to offshore companies.
The cheapest visa in the free zone will be AED 2500 + medical and emirates ID fee whereas the mainland will charge approximately 7000 AED or more.
Here is a price chart to get an idea about the costs involved in Dubai Mainland:
| Quota Inspection | AED 553 |
| Quota | AED 83 |
| Offer letter | AED 243 |
| Labour card payment Approximately ( Depends on the designation and Company Category in Labor ) | AED 2400 |
| Labor Insurance ( Depends on the Designation ) | AED 262 |
| Inside Country Visa | AED 1176 |
| Change Status | AED 680 |
| Medical normal | AED 330 |
| Emirates ID for 2 years | AED 274 |
| Labor Contract Submission in Tawjeeh ( Only selected designations are required to do the Tawjeeh Training ) | AED 166 |
| Medical Insurance - Basic | AED 700 |
| Visa Stamping | AED 493 |
You can also start a business in Dubai. Please see the link below for further information.
How to register a company in dubai