DMCC or Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi
Compare DMCC and Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi on the same rows: starting packages at each visa count, licence and residency-visa timelines, renewal, facilities and remote paperwork. Every figure is read from the two guide pages.
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Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi starts AED 34,330 lower with one visa (AED 9,450 against AED 43,780 for DMCC).
Read from the same published figures as the table. Activity eligibility, approvals and the full first year still decide the route.
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| Metric | DMCCFree zone | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu DhabiFree zone |
|---|---|---|
| From, one visa | DMCC AED 43,780 12 months · published package | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi AED 9,450 12 months · published package Lowest |
| Lowest package price | DMCC AED 35,484 12 months · published package | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi AED 9,450 12 months · published package |
| Licence issued in | DMCC 2 weeks Company setup is described as usually taking about two weeks. | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi 24 hours The authority advertises free-zone company setup in 24 hours. |
| Residency visa in | DMCC 0–20 business days The employee visa guide allows up to 20 working days. | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi Not published: Not published |
| Renewal price | DMCC AED 20,265 Trading or service licence renewal for one year is AED 20,265. | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi AED 5,000 |
| Licence types | DMCC Trading, Service, Industrial | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi Industrial, Logistics, Trading |
| Facility options | DMCC Flexi desk, Office, Retail | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi Industrial plots, Warehouse, Office |
| Visa options | DMCC Not published: Not published | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi Not published: Not published |
| Remote paperwork | DMCC No | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi No |
| Activity guides catalogued | DMCC Not published: Not published | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi Not published: Not published |
| Next step | Explore DMCC | Explore Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi |
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FAQ
How are the prices compared?
Only package prices at the same visa count and term are ranked against each other. A calculator output, a licence-only estimate or a product flagged as not like for like is shown in the table but never used to name a cheaper side.
Which costs less on published figures, DMCC or Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi?
Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi starts AED 34,330 lower with one visa (AED 9,450 against AED 43,780 for DMCC).
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