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5,886 business activities compared across 5 UAE emirates. Government fees sourced from official DED portals — not consultancy estimates.
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Government DED fees · May 2026
5,886
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5
Emirates
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Top Compared Activities
Available in 3+ emirates with fee data
Tomato Paste Manufacturing
Manufacturing · 4 emirates
AED 600
from Ajman
Potato Chips Manufacturing
Manufacturing · 4 emirates
AED 600
from Ajman
Fodder Manufacturing
Manufacturing · 4 emirates
AED 600
from Ajman
Paint Manufacturing
Manufacturing · 4 emirates
AED 600
from Ajman
Sanitary Sewer Networks Maintenance
Personal & Social Services · 4 emirates
AED 600
from Ajman
Dredging & Reclamation Contracting
Construction & Contracting · 4 emirates
AED 600
from Ajman
Shooting Ranges Works & Maintenance
Construction & Contracting · 4 emirates
AED 600
from Ajman
Security Equipment Installation & Maintenance
Construction & Contracting · 4 emirates
AED 1,500
from Abu Dhabi
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