| Service | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Annual PRO package, small companyCovers a set number of transactions. Check what is excluded. | AED 2,000–6,000 |
| Monthly PRO retainerSuits companies that hire often. Government fees are billed at cost. | AED 500–1,500 |
| New employee visa, PRO service fee onlyGovernment fees, medical and insurance are separate. | AED 250–700 |
| Visa cancellation, service feeDo this when an employee leaves to avoid fines on the company file. | AED 100–300 |
| Trade licence renewal, service feePlus the licence fee itself. Needs a valid registered tenancy contract (Ejari in Dubai). | AED 300–1,000 |
| Ejari registration (Dubai), centre feeThe Dubai Land Department fee is separate and shown on the receipt. | AED 100–250 |
| Document attestation, per documentMinistry and embassy fees extra. Price rises with the number of stages. | AED 150–500 |
| In-house PRO, monthly salaryWorth it above roughly ten staff or frequent hiring. | AED 4,000–8,000 |
Indicative market ranges in AED, excluding 5% VAT unless stated. Not government tariffs and not quotes: always ask for a written quote.
What moves the price
- Transaction volume. A company hiring one person a year and a company hiring one a month need different pricing models.
- Licence type. Mainland, free zone and offshore files involve different authorities and different steps.
- Urgency. Express and same-day services carry premiums set by the authority and by the PRO.
- Document readiness. A clean file costs less than one that needs attested certificates and translation.
- Government fee changes. Tariffs change, so compare the invoice with the authority's published list.
How to read these prices
These are indicative ranges compiled by the Moathaq editorial team from published rate cards, public tariffs and typical market prices. They are not government tariffs and they are not quotes. Last reviewed: October 2026. Your quote will differ, so always ask for a written quote before work starts.
Every PRO invoice has a government fee and a service fee. The ranges above are service fees unless the item says otherwise, because government fees are the same at every provider and change with the tariff. The service fees are typical Dubai prices; in the other emirates they are often similar or somewhat lower.
A package looks cheap until you count what it excludes. Count the transactions you expect in a year and divide the price by that number before you compare it with per-transaction pricing. Our guide to what a PRO service actually does explains the work behind each line.
How to get a fair quote
Ask for a written fee schedule that separates government fees from service fees, with a sample receipt. Ask which government channels the company is registered on and who in the office will handle your file.
Check its trade licence for a documents clearing activity. Our explainer on documents clearing covers what to look for.
Red flags
Never share your UAE Pass password or one-time codes.
Frequently asked questions
Is a PRO package better than paying per transaction?
A package pays off above about 8 to 10 transactions a year. Below that, per-transaction pricing at AED 100 to 500 is usually cheaper.
Do government fees come on top of the PRO fee?
Yes. The authority's fee is charged at cost with its receipt, and the PRO adds a service fee for the work.
