Dubai · from AED 12,900

IFZA free zone company setup in Dubai

IFZA — the International Free Zone Authority — is Dubai's cost-effective all-rounder. You get a Dubai licence, a Dubai address and 100% ownership, with flexible packages that scale from zero-visa up to a full team. For consulting, trading and service businesses, it's often the best value in the emirate.

Is IFZA right for you?

When IFZA is the smart pick

IFZA is based at Dubai Silicon Oasis and works through registered agents like Kinzaad, which is why setup is quick and largely remote. It's built for founders who want a genuine Dubai licence without the premium price tag of a zone like DMCC. It tends to fit you well if you're:

  • A consultant or professional — management, IT, marketing or advisory services billing clients in the UAE and abroad.
  • A trader — general trading and multi-activity licences are straightforward and cost-effective here.
  • A small team that wants to scale visas by package rather than by renting a bigger office.
  • Watching the budget — you want a Dubai address without paying Downtown-tower rates.

Comparing zones? If you want the same value from Ras Al Khaimah for even less, look at RAKEZ from AED 6,000. For a prestige Dubai address at a similar price to IFZA, see Meydan. We'll be straight about which one actually fits.

What's included in a Kinzaad IFZA setup

One team, one price, the whole thing handled:

  • Activity selection and trade-name reservation with IFZA
  • Licence issuance and your IFZA digital company documents
  • Flexi-desk or office solution to match your visa package
  • Establishment card and residence visas (owner + staff)
  • Corporate bank account introduction and application support
  • Corporate tax and VAT registration where required

The process, step by step

1

Free consultation

We confirm your activities and visa count, and check whether IFZA is genuinely the best-value zone for what you're doing.

2

Fixed-fee proposal

An itemised quote — our fee and IFZA government fees separately, plus the Year-2 renewal cost. No surprises.

3

Licence issued

Name reservation, application and your IFZA licence and digital company documents — most of it handled remotely.

4

Visas & bank

Establishment card, your residence visa and staff visas, then your corporate bank account application.

How IFZA compares

IFZA next to the other popular zones

The short version — see the full picture on our free zones hub.

ZoneEmirateFromBest for
IFZADubaiAED 12,900Consulting, trading, services
MeydanDubaiAED 12,500Startups, freelancers, e-commerce
DMCCDubaiAED 35,000Commodities, crypto, trading
RAKEZRas Al KhaimahAED 6,000SMEs, industrial, trading
Answers

IFZA setup — common questions

How much does an IFZA company cost?
An IFZA licence typically starts from around AED 12,900. The final figure depends on your activities and how many visas you need. You get a fixed, itemised quote with government fees shown separately — and we tell you the Year-2 renewal cost too.
Where is IFZA based?
IFZA — the International Free Zone Authority — is based in Dubai at Dubai Silicon Oasis. You get a Dubai trade licence and Dubai business address at a lower cost than many other Dubai free zones.
Does an IFZA company need an audit?
Many IFZA activities don't require you to submit audited financial statements, which keeps annual costs down for small consulting, trading and service companies. You still need to keep proper books, and corporate tax rules apply. We confirm the requirement for your specific activity.
How many visas can I get with IFZA?
IFZA packages range from zero-visa licences up to multi-visa bundles. The number is set by the package you choose rather than by taking a physical office, which makes IFZA flexible for solo founders and small teams alike.
How long does IFZA setup take?
An IFZA licence is usually issued within 3 to 7 working days once your documents are in order. Because IFZA works through registered agents like Kinzaad, most of the process is remote, with a short visit for your Emirates ID biometrics.

Start your IFZA company

Book a free consultation and we'll confirm IFZA is the right zone for you, then hand you a fixed-fee quote the same day — renewal cost included, no surprises.

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