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IFZA
A popular Dubai free zone, based in Dubai Silicon Oasis. It suits consultants, agencies and trading companies, and lets you mix different types of work on one license.
- Issued in 5-7 business days
- 3 activities included
- Visa limit: 3 without office; 4+ needs 4sqm each
- Up to 50 shareholders
A popular choice for consultancies, agencies and trading companies that want a Dubai license without renting an office. A flexi-desk meets the office requirement, and you can combine trading and professional activities on one license.
AED 12,603
Year one, license included
You save AED 1,297 vs an agencyAED 297 below the zone’s own rate
Our fee is the price shown. Government charges for visas, medicals and Emirates ID are itemised on the written quote.
Step 1 · Choose a Package
Start by Choosing a Package.
Your prices update to match. Prices shown are for the first year, without visas. You can add visas and change the term above.
Commercial (trading) or professional (service and consultancy) license with a visa count selector
Below the zone’s own price
- 3 activities included free, additional up to max 7 (AED 1,000 each)
- 3 individual shareholders included free, additional subject to Authority approval (AED 350/individual, AED 750/corporate)
Step 2 · The Full Cost
What You’ll Pay Over Your Full Term.
See the cost for every year, including renewals, so there are no surprises later.
Click a term to price the page for it. Multi-year terms carry the zone’s own discount: 5% at two years, 10% at three, 15% at five.
General trading is charged separately here (AED 10,000).
Step 3 · How It Works
How Your Setup Works, Step by Step.
See what’s included, what you’ll provide and how long each stage takes.
Local and International Operation
The company can operate and trade with clients in the UAE and abroad.
100% Foreign Ownership
Shareholders can own the whole company, with no local sponsor required.
Documents
Trade license issued by the IFZA authority.
Documents
Certificate of Incorporation confirming the company exists in law.
Documents
Standardised MOA and AOA with your company details, issued free of charge.
Documents EXTRA, PAID
Share certificate AED 800, requiring proof that the share capital has been deposited.
Activities
3 business activities included.
Activities EXTRA, PAID
Additional activities AED 1,000 each, up to a maximum of seven.
Shareholders
3 individual shareholders included, with no general restrictions.
Shareholders EXTRA, PAID
Additional individual shareholders AED 350 each, subject to approval.
Shareholders EXTRA, PAID
Corporate shareholders AED 750 each, subject to approval.
No Physical Office
Free FlexiDesk for one year.
No Physical Office
1 desk on zero or 1 visa, 2 desks on 2 visas, 3 desks on 3 visas.
Trade Name
3 name options in English and Arabic, in order of preference.
Activities
The exact products and services to appear on the license, chosen from the approved list.
Passport Copy
Valid for at least six months, for every shareholder.
Passport-size Photos
Two digital, high-resolution copies on a white background.
Address
A utility bill or equivalent from the country of residence.
Shareholders
How the shareholding is split between the members.
for existing UAE residents
UAE Residence Visas
Required where the shareholder is already in the UAE.
For corporate shareholder
Corporate Documents
Parent company documents, where a corporate shareholder is involved.
Business License
7–10 working days, from inside or outside the UAE.
PRICING
VAT
Prices shown are our fee, inclusive of VAT.
Government Charges
Government charges are itemised on your written quote and paid to the authority.
RENEWAL
Government Charges
The rate covers the new business license and the next three renewals, a four-year run at the same figure.
Government Charges
Multi-year packages are issued with one-year validity, plus a multi-year letter and auto renewal.
Zone rules
Zone Rules and Renewal.
How this free zone works and what you pay to renew from year two.
- Activities included
- 3 free, up to 7 (AED 1,000 each after 3)
- Mixing activity types
- AED 2,000 per crossing
- General trading
- AED 10,000
- Visas without an office
- 3 without office; 4+ needs 4sqm each
- Longest term
- 5 years
- Office space
- Offices, warehouses and factories available
- Nationality
- Nationality check applies
- Must you be in the UAE?
- Not required
- External approvals
- Regulated and non-regulated both on the list
- Banking
- Varies by bank and by how solid the activity looks
- Shareholders
- Up to 5
- Setup time
- 5–7 business days
We have not been given a written renewal lock. Treat year two as repriceable until the zone confirms otherwise.
Activities
The Full Activity List.
See every business activity this free zone allows.
825activitiesIFZA activity registerIFZA — International Free Zone AuthorityCodesLicense typeDescriptionsApprovalsOpen the Full ListAfter setup
After Setup: Renewing and Closing.
RENEWINGWhat happens each year after the first6 steps
Your license renews every year. Here’s how it works.
01
Get your renewal noticeThe free zone lets you know when your license is due for renewal. Check that your renewal quote is correct.
02
Review your detailsMake sure your company details are up to date. Any changes to activities, shareholders or structure should be made before your license expires.
03
Send your documentsProvide updated copies of shareholder passports, Emirates IDs if you have them, and anything else the free zone asks for.
04
Sign the renewal documentsSign the renewal documents and any shareholder resolutions online. Make sure every shareholder signs promptly to avoid delays.
05
Pay the renewal feePay the amount shown on your renewal quote. It’s always the free zone’s price or less.
06
Receive your renewed licenseOnce everything is complete, the free zone issues your renewed license, usually within a few working days.
CLOSINGHow to close your company, if you ever need to9 steps
If you simply stop renewing, your license doesn’t just disappear, and fines can build up. Closing it properly protects you. Or, if you’d rather, you can list your company for sale instead.
01
Agree to closeAll shareholders sign a resolution confirming the decision to close the company, on company letterhead and stamped.
02
Cancel all visasCancel every visa linked to the company, including investor, employee and family visas, and then the establishment card.
03
Clear what you owe the free zonePay any outstanding fees, rent or other charges to the free zone, and get a clearance certificate to confirm it.
04
Get other clearancesGet clearance letters from any other providers you’ve used, such as electricity, water, telecoms or customs.
05
Prepare a closing reportA UAE-registered auditor prepares a report on the company’s assets and liabilities. If the company never traded, the report should say so.
06
Close your tax registrationFile a final corporate tax return, pay anything due and deregister with the Federal Tax Authority within three months of closing. Do the same for VAT if you’re registered.
07
Close your bank accountMake sure all payments are settled and no cheques are pending, then close the account and get a closure letter.
08
Apply to closeSubmit your closing application and documents to the free zone, and pay the closing fee.
09
Receive your closing certificateThe free zone issues a certificate confirming your company is closed. Keep it safe for your records.
Questions People Ask About IFZA
What does IFZA cost over one year?
AED 12,603 through us, for the IFZA Business License with no visas. Going direct to IFZA costs AED 12,900.
Why is your price lower than IFZA’s own?
As an authorized partner, we’re compensated by the free zone, not by you. We pass part of that on, which is why your price is lower.
Can a foreigner own 100% of the company?
Yes. You can own the whole company, with no local partner needed. Some nationalities may need extra approval.
Do I have to be in the UAE to set it up?
No. Your license and establishment card can be issued while you’re abroad. You only need to come to the UAE for your residence visa, to complete a medical test and register for your Emirates ID.
How many visas can I have?
It depends on your workspace. A flexi-desk supports a few visas, and you can add more with office space. Visa fees are government charges, passed on at cost.
Does the price go up at renewal?
Your renewal price is shown in writing before you sign, so you’ll know exactly what to expect. Visas renew separately, usually every two years.
IFZA for 0 visas · 1 activity · 1 year: AED 12,603.
Written quote within the hour, itemised line by line. Nothing to pay until you approve it.