UAE wills guide

UAE will cost: platform fees, court fees and registration costs explained

Compare EasyWills platform fees, ADGM and ADJD court fees, DIFC reference fees, VAT notes and what is paid separately before choosing a UAE will route.

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Quick answer

AED 950–AED 1,500

EasyWills platform fee range, depending on will type.

Court fees: separate and paid directly to the relevant court.

ADJD: AED 950 for regular will registration.

ADGM: AED 950 + USD 155, approximately AED 1,520.

What costs make up a UAE will?

People often want one final number. In practice, costs are separated by who provides the service and who charges the official fee.

Preparation or platform fee

The amount paid for guided document preparation or professional help.

Court or government fee

The official registration or notarisation fee, paid directly to the relevant court.

Translation

Arabic translation is included in the EasyWills platform fee. Route requirements differ.

VAT and future updates

VAT may apply where relevant, and future court update processes may involve extra fees.

EasyWills platform fees

EasyWills currently uses the same platform-fee schedule for ADGM and ADJD routes. Official court and government fees differ by route and are separate.

Will typePlatform feeIncluded
Estate & GuardianshipAED 1,500Guided document preparation, Arabic translation and court-registration guidance
Estate OnlyAED 1,200Guided document preparation, Arabic translation and court-registration guidance
Guardianship OnlyAED 950Guided document preparation, Arabic translation and court-registration guidance

Platform fees may be subject to VAT at launch.

Court and government fees by route

These figures are for route comparison. Court and government fees can change, so check the relevant court source before relying on figures for a live decision.

ADJD Civil Family Court

AED 950 regular registration

ADJD also lists AED 2,500 for special will registration; confirm when that applies before relying on it.

ADGM Wills Office

AED 950 + USD 155

Approximately AED 1,520 using a standard AED/USD conversion. The AED figure is approximate because one component is listed in USD.

DIFC Courts Wills Service

AED 10,000 single / AED 15,000 mirror for Full Wills

DIFC is a separate route with different scope and process. These are official DIFC Wills Service fees, before any separate lawyer or provider costs.

Is the lowest-fee route always right?

No. Cost matters, but eligibility, asset scope, guardianship needs, translation requirements and the court process matter too.

Use the eligibility flow and compare ADGM and ADJD before choosing based on price alone.

Important

EasyWills is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. We provide a self-help document-preparation service based on your answers. For advice about your circumstances, consult a licensed UAE lawyer.

UAE will cost FAQs

How much does a UAE will cost?

A UAE will usually has separate cost components: a preparation or platform fee, official court or government fees, translation where required, VAT where applicable, and any future update or re-registration fees. EasyWills platform fees currently range from AED 950–AED 1,500 depending on will type, with court/government fees separate.

Are court fees included in EasyWills pricing?

No. Official court or government fees are separate from the EasyWills platform fee and are paid directly to the relevant court or government service, not to EasyWills.

How much is ADJD will registration?

ADJD lists AED 950 for regular will registration. ADJD also lists AED 2,500 for special will registration; when that applies should be confirmed before relying on it.

How much does an ADGM will cost?

For the ADGM route, the official fee components reviewed were AED 950 payable via ADJD and USD 155 payable to ADGM Courts. EasyWills records that as approximately AED 1,520, but the AED figure is approximate because one component is listed in USD.

Does EasyWills register my will for me?

No. EasyWills provides guided document preparation and court-registration guidance. Customers complete the relevant court registration, signing, notarisation or appointment process directly with the court.