Dubai · from AED 12,900

IFZA free zone company setup in Dubai

IFZA — the International Free Zone Authority — is a flexible Dubai option with packages ranging from zero-visa to multi-visa setups. Compare it with the wider free zone company formation process before choosing a zone on price alone.

Activity and visa flexibility

Use IFZA when the package needs room to change

IFZA is based at Dubai Silicon Oasis and applications are submitted through registered partners. Its appeal is the ability to combine service or trading activities with visa packages that can grow with a small company. It is worth shortlisting when you are:

  • A consultant or professional: management, IT, marketing or advisory services billing clients in the UAE and abroad.
  • A trader: general trading and multi-activity licenses 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.

The decision point: choose IFZA for its activity and visa packaging, Meydan when the address and digital workflow carry more weight, or RAKEZ when cost or industrial space is the priority. We compare the current package against your actual activity and headcount.

What we prepare for an IFZA application

The work is organised around the activity list and visa allocation:

  • Activity selection and trade-name reservation with IFZA
  • License 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

From activity check to immigration file

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

Itemised proposal

Our fee, IFZA fees and the known Year-2 renewal items are shown separately.

3

License issued

Name reservation, application and your IFZA license 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

Where IFZA sits in the shortlist

Use this as a first filter, then compare the current activity list, visa allocation and renewal price on our free-zones guide.

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

Questions specific to an IFZA setup

How much does an IFZA company cost?
An IFZA license 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 license 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 licenses 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 license 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.

Check your activity against IFZA

Tell us what the company will invoice and how many visas you need. We will compare the suitable package with the closest alternatives and show the setup and renewal items in writing.

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