Avyanco launches UAE free zone company formation package starting at AED 8,499

Avyanco has rolled out a new free zone company formation service for founders in Dubai and across the UAE, with pricing starting at AED 8,499. The package is aimed at freelancers, consultants, e-commerce businesses and early-stage tech companies looking for a lower-cost route to a licensed business entity.

Why it matters: - The new package gives new UAE founders a clearer, lower-cost entry point into free zone company formation. - Free zones remain a major option for foreign entrepreneurs because they usually allow full foreign ownership and can support regional and international trade. - The launch comes as demand for business setup in Dubai and the wider UAE stays strong.

What happened: - Avyanco, a Dubai-based business setup and corporate services consultancy, introduced a free zone company formation package starting at AED 8,499. - The package targets freelancers, consultants, e-commerce businesses and early-stage technology companies. - The service is designed for founders seeking to establish a licensed entity in one of the UAE’s free zones.

The details: - The package covers trade name reservation, initial approvals, company registration and issuance of a free zone business licence for permitted activities. - Avyanco also supports registration with immigration authorities so a company can apply for investor and employee visas. - The AED 8,499 price is a starting point, not a fixed total. - Final costs depend on the chosen free zone, the business activity and the number of visas required. - Typical cost components include the licence, registration fees, office facilities, residence visas, medical tests, Emirates ID, approvals for regulated activities and annual renewal. - Entry-level free zone licences across the UAE currently range from about AED 5,000 to more than AED 15,000, depending on what is included. - Free zones differ in permitted activities, office requirements and visa allowances. - Avyanco says the most suitable zone depends on the business model. - Avyanco advises founders to confirm whether the planned activity is allowed, how many visas the licence includes, which office facility is bundled, the second-year renewal price, and whether corporate tax and VAT registration are included. - Under UAE corporate tax rules, a free zone company must register for corporate tax and file an annual return. - A free zone company may qualify for a 0% rate on qualifying income if it meets the conditions for a Qualifying Free Zone Person. - Other taxable income above AED 375,000 is taxed at 9%. - Based on Avyanco’s published guidance, a free zone licence typically takes three to seven working days once documents are complete. - Residence visas usually take one to three additional weeks. - Corporate bank account opening can take two to six weeks. - Much of the process can be handled remotely, allowing founders outside the UAE to start before traveling. - More information on free zone company formation, including a comparison of free zones and costs, is available on Avyanco’s website.

Between the lines: - Avyanco is trying to position pricing transparency as a selling point in a market where headline licence fees can hide add-on costs. - The focus on what is and is not included suggests many first-time founders may underestimate the full setup bill. - The guidance on tax, visas and banking signals that company formation is only the first step in getting operational in the UAE.

What's next: - Founders considering a UAE free zone setup will need to compare zones, bundled services and renewal costs before choosing an option. - Avyanco expects applicants to weigh licensing scope, visa needs and tax registration before committing to a package. - The company says much of the process can begin remotely, which may speed decision-making for overseas entrepreneurs.

The bottom line: - Avyanco is betting that lower starting prices matter less than clear, all-in guidance for entrepreneurs trying to launch in the UAE free zone market.