Understanding Dubai Instant Business Licensing
Pioneered by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) under Cabinet Resolution No. 32 of 2021, the Instant License allows global entrepreneurs to set up a mainland company instantly without leasing a physical office during year one.
For standard trade license categories, review our Trade License Types & Renewal Guide and Sole Proprietorship Guide.
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Total Estimated First-Year Instant License Fee
AED 15,700
DET Instant License Fee: AED 14,500
Commercial Knowledge & Innovation Surcharge: AED 1200
Office Ejari Requirement (Year 1): EXEMPT (AED 0)
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| Issuance Speed: | 5 Minutes Online |
| First Year Ejari: | Not Required (AED 0 Rent) |
| Visa Quota: | 3 Residence Visas |
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The Dubai DET Instant License allows entrepreneurs to issue a mainland commercial trade license in 5 minutes without requiring an office Ejari lease or Memorandum of Association (MOA) for the first year.
First-year DET Instant License costs range between AED 12,000 and AED 15,000 depending on the commercial activity.
At Year 2 renewal, the company must submit a valid commercial Ejari tenancy lease and sign an official MOA to transition into a standard mainland LLC or Sole Establishment under our Commercial Ejari Guide.
Yes. An Instant License grants an initial quota of 3 investor/employee visas during the first year under our Business Partner Visa Guide.
Yes. Under Commercial Companies Law Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021, foreign investors can hold 100% foreign ownership of a Dubai mainland instant license commercial or professional LLC without a UAE national local sponsor.
Over 2,000 commercial and professional business activities are eligible. Activities requiring external government approvals (such as DHA healthcare, KHDA education, RTA transport, or Central Bank financial services) are excluded from instant issuance.
Dubai DET VerifiedOfficial Instant License Source
• Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET Instant License Portal): ded.ae