Transparency and integrity are crucial in today’s fast-moving corporate world, particularly with regard to pricing. Arnifi is a digitally native corporate services company that is a classic example of corporate transparency in business start-up. They specialize in assisting businesses in opening up shop in the Middle East market, particularly the UAE and Saudi Arabia, and Arnifi’s tradition of transparent and equitable pricing is something to emulate.
Arnifi’s pricing framework is founded on clarity and the empowerment of clients. Here’s how they promote transparency:
The most appealing benefit of a Free Zone Company is 100% Foreign Ownership, Low Corporate Tax and 0% Income Tax, no import/export duties and ease of access to modern infrastructure. Free Zones provide a simplified licensing process with quick approvals, & minimal paperwork and assist with visas. Some of the famous Free Zones are DMCC, JAFZA, and RAKEZ. Below is a cost breakdown of setting up a company in a Free Zone:
Head of Service | Arnifi Fee (AED) | VAT (applicable on Arnifi fee) | Total Arnifi Fees (AED) |
Freezone company incorporation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Freezone company updation – Shareholder change | 1,000 | 50 | 1,050 |
Freezone company updation – Manager change | 1,000 | 50 | 1,050 |
Freezone company – Name change | 1,000 | 50 | 1,050 |
Freezone company – Changes multiple | 1,500 | 75 | 1,575 |
Freezone company – Renewal – if not set up by us | 1,500 | 75 | 1,575 |
E-signature card – Freezone | 250 | 13 | 263 |
Establishment card – Freezone | 250 | 13 | 263 |
Quota modification – Freezone | 250 | 13 | 263 |
Mainland businesses share similar characteristics to the free, but this option has excellent networking and growth opportunities. Mainland also offers the flexibility to conduct your business anywhere in the UAE and internationally without restrictions. They can service the whole of the UAE market, unlike Free Zones. This option is best for businesses that want to expand, have the option to diversify, and want to establish a long-term presence in the vibrant economy of the UAE. It is excellent for service-oriented, retail, and trading businesses. Below you will find cost breakdowns of setting up a business in the free zone:
Heads of service | Arnifi Fee (AED) | VAT (applicable on Arnifi fee) | Total Fees Arnifi (Including VAT) (AED) |
Mainland company incorporation | 3,000 | 150 | 1,150 |
Mainland company updation – Shareholder change | 1,000 | 50 | 1,050 |
Mainland company updation – Manager change | 1,000 | 50 | 1,050 |
Mainland company – Name change | 1,000 | 50 | 1,050 |
Mainland company – Changes multiple | 1,500 | 75 | 1,575 |
Mainland Company – Renewal | 1,500 | 75 | 1,575 |
E-signature card – Mainland | 250 | 13 | 263 |
Establishment card – Mainland | 250 | 13 | 263 |
Labor registration – Mainland | 250 | 13 | 263 |
Quota modification – Mainland | 250 | 13 | 263 |
Work permit – Mainland | 250 | 13 | 263 |
Arnifi offers bookkeeping and accounting services exclusively for your business. Our experts and easy process ensure that your books are accurate and compliant. Our service is perfect for businesses that require good financial management without the extra hassle.
Benefits of Arnifi’s Accounting & Bookkeeping Services:
Below is a cost breakdown of our accounting and bookkeeping services (in AED):
Heads of service | Arnifi fees (AED) | VAT (applicable on Arnifi fee) | Total Fees (including VAT) |
Small company (<20 transactions per month) | |||
Bookkeeping – 1 month | 1,000 | 50 | 1,050 |
Bookkeeping – 3 months – Quarter | 2,750 | 138 | 2,888 |
Bookkeeping – 12 months – Annual | 9,000 | 450 | 9,450 |
CT registration | 750 | 38 | 788 |
VAT registration | 1,000 | 50 | 1,050 |
VAT filings – 1 quarter | 1,500 | 75 | 1,575 |
VAT filings – Annual | 5,000 | 250 | 5,250 |
CT filing – Annual | 3,000 | 150 | 3,150 |
Audit – Annual | 4,000 | 200 | 4,200 |
Medium company (>20 transactions / month <100 transactions/month) | |||
Bookkeeping – 1 month | 1,250 | 63 | 1,313 |
Bookkeeping – 3 months – Quarter | 3,250 | 163 | 3,413 |
Bookkeeping – 12 months – Annual | 10,500 | 525 | 11,025 |
CT registration | 750 | 38 | 788 |
VAT registration | 1,500 | 75 | 1,575 |
VAT filings – 1 quarter | 2,000 | 100 | 2,100 |
VAT filings – Annual | 6,000 | 300 | 6,300 |
CT filing – Annual | 3,500 | 175 | 3,675 |
Audit – Annual | 4,500 | 225 | 4,725 |
Large company (>100 transactions / month) | |||
Bookkeeping – 1 month | 2,000 | 100 | 2,100 |
Bookkeeping – 3 months – Quarter | 5,000 | 250 | 5,250 |
Bookkeeping – 12 months – Annual | 16,000 | 800 | 16,800 |
CT registration | 750 | 38 | 788 |
VAT registration | 2,000 | 100 | 2,100 |
VAT filings – 1 quarter | 3,000 | 150 | 3,150 |
VAT filings – Annual | 9,000 | 450 | 9,450 |
At Arnifi, we provide visa services for businesses setting up in the UAE, ensuring a smooth onboarding process for employees. From initial application to final stamp, our team handles every step efficiently, saving time and effort for our clients. In addition to standard employment visas, we now offer assistance with obtaining the UAE Golden Visa for eligible investors, entrepreneurs, and specialized professionals. This long-term residency visa offers unmatched stability and benefits, allowing individuals and their families to live, work, and thrive in the UAE. With Arnifi, your team’s relocation and residency needs are in expert hands.
Heads of service | Arnifi Fee (AED) | VAT (applicable on Arnifi fee) | Total Arnifi Fees (Including VAT) (AED) |
Employee visa – inside country – including medical, EID, change status | 1,500 | 75 | 1,575 |
Family visa – inside country – including medical, EID, change status | 1,000 | 50 | 1,050 |
Employee visa – outside country – including medical, EID, change status | 1,250 | 63 | 1,313 |
Family visa – outside country – including medical, EID, change status | 1,000 | 50 | 1,050 |
Employee visa – inside country – including medical, EID, change status | 1,500 | 75 | 1,575 |
Family visa – inside country – including medical, EID, change status | 1,000 | 50 | 1,050 |
Employee visa – outside country – including medical, EID, change status | 750 | 38 | 788 |
Family visa – outside country – including medical, EID, change status | 750 | 38 | 788 |
Establishment card application | 250 | 13 | 263 |
Visa quota application | 250 | 13 | 263 |
Visa quota modification | 250 | 13 | 263 |
Golden visa – Self – Professional with salary – including medical, EID, status change, previous visa cancellation | 2,000 | 100 | 2,100 |
Golden visa – Self – Property owner – including medical, EID, status change, previous visa cancellation | 2,000 | 100 | 2,100 |
Investor visa – 5 years – Property owner – including medical, EID, status change, previous visa cancellation | 2,000 | 100 | 2,100 |
Investor visa – 2 years – Property owner – including medical, EID, status change, previous visa cancellation | 2,000 | 100 | 2,100 |
Goden visa cancellation – In country | 250 | 13 | 263 |
Investor visa cancellation – In country | 250 | 13 | 263 |
Goden visa cancellation – Out of country | 500 | 25 | 525 |
Investor visa cancellation – Out of country | 500 | 25 | 525 |
Visa issuance – Partner – Mainland | 1,500 | 75 | 1,575 |
Visa issuance – Employee – Mainland | 1,500 | 75 | 1,575 |
Visa issuance – Dependant – Mainland – Investor – Inside country | 1,500 | 75 | 1,575 |
Visa issuance – Dependant – Mainland – Investor – Outside country | 1,500 | 75 | 1,575 |
Visa issuance – Dependant – Mainland – Employee – Inside country | 1,500 | 75 | 1,575 |
Visa issuance – Dependant – Mainland – Employee – Outside country | 1,500 | 75 | 1,575 |
Visa issuance – Partner – Freezone ( Outside) | 1,500 | 75 | 1,575 |
Visa issuance – Employee – Freezone ( Outside) | 1,500 | 75 | 1,575 |
Visa issuance – Dependant – Freezone ( Outside) | 1,500 | 75 | 1,575 |
Visa issuance – Partner – Freezone ( inside) | 1,500 | 75 | 1,575 |
Visa issuance – Employee – Freezone ( inside) | 1,500 | 75 | 1,575 |
Visa issuance – Employee – Freezone ( inside) | 1,500 | 75 | 1,575 |
Beyond transparent pricing, Arnifi offers a suite of services designed to support businesses at every stage:
Arnifi’s commitment to transparency and customer satisfaction is demonstrated by its rapidly growing client roster. In just six months of being in business, Arnifi has completed more than 100 setups worldwide, and generated an annual recurring revenue of USD 1.6 million. Arnifi’s top 10 clients are unicorns demonstrating our capabilities to manage multiple business operations.
In a competitive market where vague pricing and surprise charges are a challenge, Arnifi stands out from the rest in its clear pricing. With its focus on open costs, tailored solutions, and customer control, Arnifi simplifies the process of setting up the business and develops long-term relationships based on trust. For companies that are considering expanding to the Middle East, choosing a service provider that prioritizes transparency is a sound long-term success strategy.
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