Licence onlyAED 6,050
Extra visaEmployment residence visa package (2 years) 3,226.73 from outside / 4,947.63 inside UAE
Activities per licenceOne primary activity (+1,000 same segment; +15,000 new segment)
What the lowest price covers: SME route: licence 1,000 a year (years 1–3; 2,000 in years 4–5); standard route: initial application 1,550 + registration 3,500 + segment licence fee (business support/consultancy 15,000 a year)
DHCA Service Price List effective 1 Sep 2026. Lowest figure shown = standard initial application + registration + SME licence; SME eligibility not defined on the list – confirm. Healthcare/clinical licences 15,000–45,000 a year.
Official packages
| Package | Price | Visas | Term | Includes | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SME commercial licence Per year, years 1–3 (2,000 in years 4–5); SME application/registration fee 'NA' | AED 1,000 | 0 | 1 | Commercial licence Not included: Gov fees (Knowledge/Innovation, CR) | Medium |
| Standard – Business Support cluster licence Per year + initial application 1,550 + registration 3,500 (one time) | AED 15,000 | 0 | 1 | Commercial licence (consultancy, management etc.) Not included: Gov fees; lease | High |
Official fee items
| Item | Amount | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial application fee (standard) | AED 1,550 | one-off | SME route: NA |
| New registration fee (standard) | AED 3,500 | one-off | SME route: NA |
| Annual licence – SME (years 1–3) | AED 1,000 | per year | Years 4–5: 2,000; then standard segment fee |
| Annual licence – business support / consultancy segment | AED 15,000 | per year | |
| Annual licence – hospital | 25,000–45,000 | per year | By bed count |
| Additional activity – same segment | AED 1,000 | per activity | |
| Additional activity – new segment | AED 15,000 | per activity | |
| Employment residence visa package (2 years) – new, outside UAE | AED 3,226.73 | per person | Express 4,811.73 |
| Employment residence visa package (2 years) – new, inside UAE | AED 4,947.63 | per person | Express 6,532.63 |
| Employment residence visa package (2 years) – renewal | AED 2,678.76 | per person | |
| Licence cancellation | AED 1,500 | one-off |
Licensed activities
Dubai Healthcare City doesn’t publish an activity list online. Ask the zone or a setup company.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Dubai Healthcare City licence cost?
The cheapest package Dubai Healthcare City publishes is AED 6,050, which covers SME route: licence 1,000 a year (years 1–3, 2,000 in years 4–5), standard route: initial application 1,550 + registration 3,500 + segment licence fee (business support/consultancy 15,000 a year). These are Dubai Healthcare City’s own figures, checked on 2 Nov 2026. A bigger office, extra activities or visas, and government fees can add to the total — the packages table above shows what each price includes.
How many visas can I get with a Dubai Healthcare City licence?
Each additional visa costs Employment residence visa package (2 years) 3,226.73 from outside / 4,947.63 inside UAE. Visa medicals and Emirates ID are paid separately to the government. If you plan to hire more people later, check the quota before you pick a package.
What business activities are allowed in Dubai Healthcare City?
Dubai Healthcare City doesn’t publish its full activity list online. It mainly serves healthcare, clinics, medical services. Ask the zone to confirm your activity before paying, or search 25,000+ activities to find zones that list it officially.
Who is Dubai Healthcare City a good fit for?
Dubai Healthcare City is a common choice for healthcare, clinics, medical services. Strengths: health-sector regulator inside the zone. Worth checking first: health licensing adds approvals and time. Compare Dubai Healthcare City side by side with other zones.
Can a Dubai Healthcare City company sell to customers in mainland UAE?
Usually not directly. A free zone company is licensed to work inside its zone and to trade internationally. To sell to customers elsewhere in the UAE you normally need a local distributor, a mainland branch, or an extra permit from the emirate’s economic department. If most of your customers will be in the UAE, also look at Dubai mainland.
How do I contact Dubai Healthcare City?
email: Not readable. Website: dhcc.ae ↗. If you’d rather have someone handle it for you, tap “Get help on WhatsApp” on this page to reach our setup partner.