License · UAE · 2026
General Services & Freelance company license in the UAE
75 license combinations across 21 providers cover general services & freelance activities, spanning 72 registry activity codes. The median package runs from AED 6,875*, with entry packages from AED 64* (Ajman Media City Free Zone) — the spread reflects zone tier, visa quotas and office options.
- License combinations
- 75 21 providers
- Registry activity codes
- 72+ official catalog codes
- Median package
- from AED 6,875* market benchmark
- Entry from
- from AED 64* Ajman Media City Free Zone
Zones
Where to get this license
| Provider | Packages in this cluster | License price from |
|---|---|---|
 Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development | 12 | from AED 5,880* |
 Innovation City | 10 | from AED 6,600* |
 Ajman Free Zone | 9 | from AED 5,555* |
 Dubai Media City | 7 | from AED 15,712* |
 Dubai International Financial Centre | 5 | from AED 76,155* |
 Sharjah Media City | 4 | from AED 5,760* |
 Dubai Studio City | 4 | from AED 20,590* |
 International Free Zone Authority | 3 | from AED 12,900* |
 Dubai Knowledge Park | 3 | from AED 22,640* |
 Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone | 3 | from AED 6,875* |
* Market reference as of September 2026, exact quote on request. Market data, Sep 2026.
Activities
What the license covers
The cluster spans 72 official activity codes. The catalog lists the full code-by-code breakdown with per-zone availability — the table above shows the license packages.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
How much does a general services & freelance license in the UAE cost?
In the snapshot the median package is from AED 6,875*, with entry packages from AED 64* and premium jurisdictions up to from AED 76,155*. The exact figure depends on the zone, visa quota and office option.
Which zone is the most popular for general services & freelance?
By package count in the snapshot: Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (12 combinations, from AED 5,880*), followed by Innovation City (10, from AED 6,600*).
Are visas included in these packages?
Most packages bundle a visa quota: 44% of the catalog includes the investor visa step and 23% the employment visa step. Visa stamps, medical and Emirates ID are billed separately.
Can I combine several activities under one license?
Free zones typically allow up to three activities from the same group under one license at no extra cost. The catalog shows which activities group together per zone.
Choosing a zone for your general services company?
We match the cluster to the zone and visa plan — with the same itemized pricing you see on this page.