Formation fees and annual maintenance
Clear scope.
Defined before work begins.
Our published figures provide an initial formation and renewal reference. The final written quote confirms the vehicle, provider scope, government fees, ownership profile and any additional legal, tax, licensing or compliance work.
Published in US dollars unless another currency is shown · Subject to current provider and government confirmation
Pricing with a documented scope.
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Formation pathways
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Formation and renewal
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Written approval gate
Indicative jurisdiction fees
Initial formation and annual renewal.
The figures below reflect the current SCGIBC reference schedule and are not a binding offer. Changes in government fees, registered-agent pricing, activity, ownership complexity or required professional work will be confirmed before engagement.
AE–DXB
Dubai, UAE
Quoted
Authority, activity, facility, visa and operating requirements determine the final quote.
Scope controls
What the written quote should make clear.
“All inclusive” applies only to the items expressly listed in the approved proposal. Additional activity, documents, providers, filings or advice require written confirmation.
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Formation and registry fees
The approved company type, standard filing and government formation charges described in the quote.
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Ownership and compliance filing
Standard beneficial-ownership or initial compliance actions included by the responsible provider.
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Banking and payment charges
Banks make independent decisions; account fees, deposits, translations and notarisation are not assumed included.
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Registered agent and office
The initial provider period where legally required and expressly included.
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Additional professional work
Legal opinions, tax advice, accounting, audit, regulated licences and bespoke drafting are separately scoped.
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Changes and exceptional filings
Complex ownership, expedited handling, corporate shareholders, powers of attorney and post-formation changes may add cost.
Quote and payment workflow
No ambiguity before the matter opens.
The engagement begins only after scope, fee ownership, payment timing and onboarding requirements are recorded.
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Requirements
Confirm the vehicle, owners, activity, timing and provider needs.
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Written quote
Separate SCGIBC fees, government charges and independent-provider costs.
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Onboarding
Complete KYC, beneficial ownership, source-of-funds and suitability review.
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Payment
Use the named payer and approved payment route shown on the invoice.
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Reconciliation
Track formation, disbursement, renewal and any approved change-order amounts.
USD
Reference schedule
Pricing notice
Current confirmation is required before reliance.
Fees, exchange rates, government charges, provider tariffs, tax and filing requirements change. The final engagement letter or proposal—not this webpage—defines the accepted scope, price, exclusions, timing and responsible providers.
Published figures exclude VAT or similar taxes where applicable unless expressly stated. Work may be paused if onboarding, payment, authority approval or third-party requirements remain incomplete.
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