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IFZA Setup, Dubai, UAE
Flexible licence packages, competitive pricing and visa quota options. Here's how IFZA company formation works.
Free, no-obligation consultation on activity, licence and cost.
IFZA (International Free Zone Authority) is a UAE free zone offering trading, service and holding company licences with flexible visa packages. You can register as a Free Zone Establishment (FZE), a Free Zone Company (FZC), or a branch of an existing company, with visa quota depending on your chosen package and facility type. Companies get 100% foreign ownership, 0% personal income tax, and full repatriation of profits and capital.
Why It Matters
IFZA is one of the UAE's most popular free zones for its flexible licence packages, competitive pricing and visa quota options. It's a strong fit for trading, service and holding-company structures, but confirm your specific activity, office requirement and visa needs against IFZA's current package tiers before assuming a figure, since costs vary by visa count and facility type.
The Case For IFZA
Choose from trading, service and holding company licence types across multiple package tiers.
Package tiers scale with your visa and office needs, so you only pay for what you need.
No local UAE sponsor or partner required for IFZA companies.
Keep more of what your business earns, with no personal income tax in the UAE.
100% repatriation of capital and profits, with no currency restrictions.
Before You Apply
Confirm whether trading, service or holding company licensing fits your activity.
Choose a package based on your visa quota and office/facility requirements.
A passport copy is the core requirement for most structures.
Confirm your visa quota needs against your selected package.
Getting Started
Confirm your activity fits IFZA's trading, service or holding company categories.
Select a licence package tier based on visa needs and budget.
Submit your preferred company name for IFZA approval.
File your licence application along with passport copies and shareholder documents.
Settle registration and licensing fees.
Collect your trade licence once approvals are complete.
Open your corporate bank account using your new licence.
Apply for investor and employee visas against your approved package.
Budgeting
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Licence without visa (from) | AED 12,900* |
| One-visa package | AED 16,900-20,000* |
| Multi-visa package | AED 20,000-29,900* |
| Per-person visa cost | AED 3,000-5,500* |
| Nationality requirement | Open to any nationality |
*Indicative only, and this range is a general estimate, not sheet-sourced. Confirm current IFZA pricing directly before budgeting a total.
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Smart Zones® - Your UAE Entry Partner
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