License · UAE · 2026
Software Development & IT company license in the UAE
359 license combinations across 25 providers cover software development & it activities, spanning 195 registry activity codes. The median package runs from AED 6,875*, with entry packages from AED 1,620* (Creative City Free Zone) — the spread reflects zone tier, visa quotas and office options.
- License combinations
- 359 25 providers
- Registry activity codes
- 195+ official catalog codes
- Median package
- from AED 6,875* market benchmark
- Entry from
- from AED 1,620* Creative City Free Zone
Zones
Where to get this license
| Provider | Packages in this cluster | License price from |
|---|---|---|
 Innovation City | 50 | from AED 6,600* |
 International Free Zone Authority | 40 | from AED 12,900* |
 Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development | 38 | from AED 5,880* |
 Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism | 36 | from AED 15,665* |
 Ajman Free Zone | 34 | from AED 5,555* |
 Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone | 25 | from AED 6,000* |
 Dubai Internet City | 22 | from AED 15,712* |
 Dubai Queen Elizabeth Freezone | 21 | from AED 12,500* |
 Dubai International Financial Centre | 14 | from AED 76,155* |
 Dubai Multi Commodities Center | 12 | from AED 29,205* |
* Market reference as of September 2026, exact quote on request. Market data, Sep 2026.
Activities
What the license covers
The cluster spans 195 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 software development & it license in the UAE cost?
In the snapshot the median package is from AED 6,875*, with entry packages from AED 1,620* 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 software development & it?
By package count in the snapshot: Innovation City (50 combinations, from AED 6,600*), followed by International Free Zone Authority (40, from AED 12,900*).
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 software development company?
We match the cluster to the zone and visa plan — with the same itemized pricing you see on this page.