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Business Startup Cost Calculator | Arnifi User Guide

by Rifa S Laskar Oct 31, 2025 3 MIN READ

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Figure out how much it will cost to launch your small business so you can secure funding, attract investors, and plan when you’ll start making a profit.

1. What is the Arnifi Cost Calculator?

The Arnifi’s Business Startup Cost Calculator is a smart, interactive tool designed to help entrepreneurs, investors & business owners instantly estimate the cost of setting up a business in various countries. This starts with the UAE and then the other six countries like KSA, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, Singapore & USA.
It’s built to simplify your planning process. This gives you real-time insights into licensing, setup, visa & related expenses based on your chosen country, activity & your business type.

With over 9,901 business activities for Dubai, this tool is also integrated to help you plan smarter, faster & with full transparency even before making any investment decisions.

You can set up a team that ensures that every estimate reflects current market and regulatory insights.

2. How to Use the Arnifi Business Startup Cost Calculator?

Follow these simple steps to get your estimate:

Step 1: Select Your Country
Choose the country where you want to set up your business (e.g., UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, etc.)

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Step 2: Choose Your Business Activity
Pick from over 9,901 activities in the UAE, such as trading, consulting, e-commerce, manufacturing & more.

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Step 3: Define Your Business Type
Select whether your company will be a Mainland, Free Zone or Offshore entity.

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Step 4:Visa Requirements
You can add the number of visas according to your company’s needs and check out the final price.

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Image 1 – One Visa Price

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Image 2 – Prices For Additional Visas

Step 5: View Your Estimated Cost
Instantly view a detailed cost breakdown that covers registration, license & government fees.

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Step 6: Get Expert Assistance (Optional)
If you’re ready to proceed, you can connect directly with Arnifi’s setup experts to turn your estimate into an actionable setup plan.

3. Why Use a Cost Calculator for Business Setup?

Here are the key benefits of using a cost calculator-

  • Instant Cost Estimates:
    Get a quick, accurate overview of setup expenses in seconds, no waiting or manual research needed.
  • Country-Wise Comparisons:
    Easily compare business setup costs across different regions to find the most cost-effective jurisdiction.
  • Covers 9,901 Business Activities of the UAE:
    From trading to consultancy to manufacturing, every major activity type is included for precise calculations.
  • Smart Budget Planning:
    Use the calculator to plan your capital requirements and align your budget with your business goals.
  • Time-Saving & User-Friendly:
    No technical knowledge needed, just select your options, and the tool does the math for you.
  • Powered by Arnifi Expertise:
    Built and verified by the Arnifi business

4. Conclusion

The Arnifi Business Startup Cost Calculator is more than just a pricing tool; it’s your smart business setup assistant.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur who’s exploring opportunities or an investor planning expansion, this tool helps you plan smarter, stay on budget & make informed decisions with confidence.

Start exploring today and see how transparent, accurate & easy business setup cost planning can be with Arnifi.

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