Business Setup in IFZA Free Zone
International Free Zone Authority (IFZA) is a leading free zone community in Dubai, regulated by the Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO). It offers more than just a place for business setup; it provides a culture and facilitation for doing business. If you’re new to Dubai, this is the place to start!
Here’s why IFZA is special:
- Flexible licensing, activity customization, and scalable options for growth.
- Dedicated account managers for seamless setup and operations.
- Exclusive networking, partnerships, and growth-driven events.
You require a business license for company formation in the UAE. Select the business activities your free zone company will be involved in to initiate the company setup process. The process is streamlined but you have to understand it first.
If you’re a businessman, entrepreneur, or investor looking to start a company in IFZA, this guide walks you through everything you should know before setting out for new business formation.
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International Free Zone Authority Licenses Licenses
If you’re an expert in a field and offering consultancy services in it, you’ll require this license. All businesses in this field of business need to acquire a consultancy license.
Businesses that need this license include marketing consultants, IT advisors, financial planners, legal consultants, and human resource experts.
If you’re a service provider of any kind, this one is for you. Service-providing businesses can shape, reshape, or package their services under the jurisdiction of this license.
Common businesses that need this license include advertising agencies, schools, hospitals, repair shops, and online content creators.
Are you into trade, import-export, product sale, or any business of such kind? This license is for you. Any business in the trade sector needs it to legalize their operations.
Electronics stores, clothing retailers, food suppliers, car parts dealers, and beauty product sellers are some examples of businesses that use this license.
Unlike a simple trading license, a general trading license allows the business to access a wide range of business operations. It’s not restrictive of the types of products.
Supermarkets, online shops, wholesalers, import-export businesses, and department stores often require this license.
This one is for you if you have a business, company, or factory that engages in any industrial activity involving manufacturing, product design, raw materials, etc.
Clothing factories, food processing plants, car manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, and furniture makers are examples of businesses that use this license.
A holding license is for companies that own assets or shares in other businesses. It does not allow direct trading or service activities but is used for managing investments and controlling other companies.
Businesses such as investment firms, real estate companies, family-owned enterprises, and corporations with shares in multiple industries need this license.
Top Selling IFZA
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Basic
STARTING FROM
AED 11,900.00
Save up to AED 1,785.00
- Trade License
- Official Company Stamp
- Expiry Reminder Services
- Brand Identity (Logo/Letterhead/Business Card Design)
- Bank Account Opening Assistance (UAE)
- Free IBG Fee on 1st Renewal
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Investor Visa
- Door-to-door document delivery (within Dubai)
- VAT & Accounting and Bookkeeping Consultation
Basic
STARTING FROM
AED 17,900.00
Save up to AED 2,685.00
- Trade License
- Official Company Stamp
- Expiry Reminder Services
- Brand Identity (Logo/Letterhead/Business Card Design)
- Bank Account Opening Assistance (UAE)
- Free IBG Fee on 1st Renewal
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Investor Visa
- Door-to-door document delivery (within Dubai)
- VAT & Accounting and Bookkeeping Consultation
Basic
STARTING FROM
AED 21,900.00
Save up to AED 3,285.00
- Trade License
- 2 Free Visas for Life
- Official Company Stamp
- Expiry Reminder Services
- Brand Identity (Logo/Letterhead/Business Card Design)
- Bank Account Opening Assistance (UAE)
- Free IBG Fee on 1st Renewal
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Investor Visa
- Door-to-door document delivery (within Dubai)
- VAT & Accounting and Bookkeeping Consultation
Executive
STARTING FROM
AED 25,400.00
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- Everything from Elite Plus
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Employee Visa OR Free IBG Fee on 1 Dependent Visa
- VAT Registration – One time only
- Email Setup Assistance
- Dedicated Account Manager
- VIP Assistance for Company Incorporation & 3 visa applications
Basic
STARTING FROM
AED 23,900.00
Save up to AED 3,585.00
- Trade License
- 2 Free Visas for Life
- Official Company Stamp
- Expiry Reminder Services
- Brand Identity (Logo/Letterhead/Business Card Design)
- Bank Account Opening Assistance (UAE)
- Free IBG Fee on 1st Renewal
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Investor Visa
- Door-to-door document delivery (within Dubai)
- VAT & Accounting and Bookkeeping Consultation
Executive
STARTING FROM
AED 27,400.00
Save up to AED 4,110.00
- Everything from Elite Plus
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Employee Visa OR Free IBG Fee on 1 Dependent Visa
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- Dedicated Account Manager
- VIP Assistance for Company Incorporation & 3 visa applications
Basic
STARTING FROM
AED 25,900.00
Save up to AED 3,885.00
- Trade License
- 2 Free Visas for Life
- Official Company Stamp
- Expiry Reminder Services
- Brand Identity (Logo/Letterhead/Business Card Design)
- Bank Account Opening Assistance (UAE)
- Free IBG Fee on 1st Renewal
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Investor Visa
- Door-to-door document delivery (within Dubai)
- VAT & Accounting and Bookkeeping Consultation
Executive
STARTING FROM
AED 29,400.00
Save up to AED 4,410.00
- Everything from Elite Plus
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Employee Visa OR Free IBG Fee on 1 Dependent Visa
- VAT Registration – One time only
- Email Setup Assistance
- Dedicated Account Manager
- VIP Assistance for Company Incorporation & 3 visa applications
Basic
STARTING FROM
AED 27,900.00
Save up to AED 4,185.00
- Trade License
- 2 Free Visas for Life
- Official Company Stamp
- Expiry Reminder Services
- Brand Identity (Logo/Letterhead/Business Card Design)
- Bank Account Opening Assistance (UAE)
- Free IBG Fee on 1st Renewal
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Investor Visa
- Door-to-door document delivery (within Dubai)
- VAT & Accounting and Bookkeeping Consultation
Executive
STARTING FROM
AED 31,400.00
Save up to AED 4,710.00
- Everything from Elite Plus
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Employee Visa OR Free IBG Fee on 1 Dependent Visa
- VAT Registration – One time only
- Email Setup Assistance
- Dedicated Account Manager
- VIP Assistance for Company Incorporation & 3 visa applications
Basic
STARTING FROM
AED 29,900.00
Save up to AED 4,485.00
- Trade License
- 2 Free Visas for Life
- Official Company Stamp
- Expiry Reminder Services
- Brand Identity (Logo/Letterhead/Business Card Design)
- Bank Account Opening Assistance (UAE)
- Free IBG Fee on 1st Renewal
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Investor Visa
- Door-to-door document delivery (within Dubai)
- VAT & Accounting and Bookkeeping Consultation
Executive
STARTING FROM
AED 33,400.00
Save up to AED 5,010.00
- Everything from Elite Plus
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Employee Visa OR Free IBG Fee on 1 Dependent Visa
- VAT Registration – One time only
- Email Setup Assistance
- Dedicated Account Manager
- VIP Assistance for Company Incorporation & 3 visa applications
Basic
STARTING FROM
AED 21,900.00
Save up to AED 3,285.00
- Trade License
- Official Company Stamp
- Expiry Reminder Services
- Brand Identity (Logo/Letterhead/Business Card Design)
- Bank Account Opening Assistance (UAE)
- Free IBG Fee on 1st Renewal
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Investor Visa
- Door-to-door document delivery (within Dubai)
- VAT & Accounting and Bookkeeping Consultation
Basic
STARTING FROM
AED 27,900.00
Save up to AED 4,185.00
- Trade License
- Official Company Stamp
- Expiry Reminder Services
- Brand Identity (Logo/Letterhead/Business Card Design)
- Bank Account Opening Assistance (UAE)
- Free IBG Fee on 1st Renewal
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Investor Visa
- Door-to-door document delivery (within Dubai)
- VAT & Accounting and Bookkeeping Consultation
Basic
STARTING FROM
AED 31,900.00
Save up to AED 4,785.00
- Trade License
- 2 Free Visas for Life
- Official Company Stamp
- Expiry Reminder Services
- Brand Identity (Logo/Letterhead/Business Card Design)
- Bank Account Opening Assistance (UAE)
- Free IBG Fee on 1st Renewal
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Investor Visa
- Door-to-door document delivery (within Dubai)
- VAT & Accounting and Bookkeeping Consultation
Executive
STARTING FROM
AED 35,400.00
Save up to AED 5,310.00
- Everything from Elite Plus
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Employee Visa OR Free IBG Fee on 1 Dependent Visa
- VAT Registration – One time only
- Email Setup Assistance
- Dedicated Account Manager
- VIP Assistance for Company Incorporation & 3 visa applications
Basic
STARTING FROM
AED 33,900.00
Save up to AED 5,085.00
- Trade License
- 2 Free Visas for Life
- Official Company Stamp
- Expiry Reminder Services
- Brand Identity (Logo/Letterhead/Business Card Design)
- Bank Account Opening Assistance (UAE)
- Free IBG Fee on 1st Renewal
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Investor Visa
- Door-to-door document delivery (within Dubai)
- VAT & Accounting and Bookkeeping Consultation
Executive
STARTING FROM
AED 37,400.00
Save up to AED 5,610.00
- Everything from Elite Plus
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Employee Visa OR Free IBG Fee on 1 Dependent Visa
- VAT Registration – One time only
- Email Setup Assistance
- Dedicated Account Manager
- VIP Assistance for Company Incorporation & 3 visa applications
Basic
STARTING FROM
AED 35,900.00
Save up to AED 5,385.00
- Trade License
- 2 Free Visas for Life
- Official Company Stamp
- Expiry Reminder Services
- Brand Identity (Logo/Letterhead/Business Card Design)
- Bank Account Opening Assistance (UAE)
- Free IBG Fee on 1st Renewal
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Investor Visa
- Door-to-door document delivery (within Dubai)
- VAT & Accounting and Bookkeeping Consultation
Executive
STARTING FROM
AED 39,400.00
Save up to AED 5,910.00
Executive Contains
Business Incorporation Starter Pack
- 1 Free Visa Processing for Employee from A to Z
- OR
- 1 Free Visa Processing for Dependents from A to Z
- Health Insurance Assistance
- VAT Registration – One Time Only
- Email Setup Assistance
- Dedicated Account Manager
- VIP assistance for visa application and Company incorporation
Basic
STARTING FROM
AED 37,900.00
Save up to AED 5,685.00
- Trade License
- 2 Free Visas for Life
- Official Company Stamp
- Expiry Reminder Services
- Brand Identity (Logo/Letterhead/Business Card Design)
- Bank Account Opening Assistance (UAE)
- Free IBG Fee on 1st Renewal
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Investor Visa
- Door-to-door document delivery (within Dubai)
- VAT & Accounting and Bookkeeping Consultation
Executive
STARTING FROM
AED 41,400.00
Save up to AED 6,210.00
- Everything from Elite Plus
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Employee Visa OR Free IBG Fee on 1 Dependent Visa
- VAT Registration – One time only
- Email Setup Assistance
- Dedicated Account Manager
- VIP Assistance for Company Incorporation & 3 visa applications
Basic
STARTING FROM
AED 39,900.00
Save up to AED 5,985.00
- Trade License
- 2 Free Visas for Life
- Official Company Stamp
- Expiry Reminder Services
- Brand Identity (Logo/Letterhead/Business Card Design)
- Bank Account Opening Assistance (UAE)
- Free IBG Fee on 1st Renewal
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Investor Visa
- Door-to-door document delivery (within Dubai)
- VAT & Accounting and Bookkeeping Consultation
Executive
STARTING FROM
AED 43,400.00
Save up to AED 6,510.00
- Everything from Elite Plus
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Employee Visa OR Free IBG Fee on 1 Dependent Visa
- VAT Registration – One time only
- Email Setup Assistance
- Dedicated Account Manager
- VIP Assistance for Company Incorporation & 3 visa applications
Process and Timeline
- 1Should be 18 years old and above
- 2Should not have any criminal records
- 3The business should be legally permissible
- 4Should be an individual, corporate or mixed of both
Company Registration
For Individual Shareholder/s
1. Scanned passport copy
2. Emirates ID copy (back & front), if applicable
3. Scanned visa copy/UAE Entry Stamp/Tourist or Visit Visa Copy
4. Number of Shareholders with sharing (%) of Manager of the company
If Manager is not a Shareholder:
1. Full Name as per the passport
2. Valid Phone Number
3. UAE Home Address
4. Scanned passport copy
5. Passport size with white background
6. Scanned copy of the visa page
7. Emirates ID copy (back & front)
For Corporate Shareholder/s
1. Board resolution
2. Trade License, MOA, Incumbency, Share Certificate of the shareholding company
3. Passport copy/ies of the UBO/s
4. Passport copy/ies of the Manager/s
5. Visa of the Manager/s if UAE resident
6. UAE Home address of the Authorized Signatory
7. Passport size photo of the Authorized signatory
8. Number of Shareholders with sharing (%) of Manager of the company
Residence Visa Application
Company Documents
1. Trade License copy
2. Establishment Card copy
Applicant
1. Scanned passport copy, should be current and valid for at least 6 months – coloured, uncut with full border
2. Passport size photo with white background
3. Tourist or visit visa/Residence Cancellation report copy (if applicable)
4. Emirates ID copy (if applicable)
5. Duly filled visa application form
License Package Fees
Standard License – Zero Visa Package
Starts from
AED 11,900
Standard License – With Visa Package
Starts from
AED 17,900
Immigration Fees
Establishment Card – New
AED 2,000
Establishment Card – Renewal
AED 2,200
Visa Application Fees
Residence Visa – 3 years
AED 3,750
Additional AED 1,000 on the visa fee if applying for an Investor/Partner Visa and an AED 48,000 share capital is required.
Change Status
AED 1,600
Applicable if within the UAE application only.
Medical Test
Normal (48 hours) – AED 450
VIP (within 24 hrs) – AED 750
Emirates ID – 3 years
AED 375
Company Registration
Trade Name Approval
1 business day
Shareholder’s Security Approval
5-7 business days
Trade License Issuance
3-4 business days
Establishment Card Application
1 business day
Establishment Card Issuance
5-7 business daysResidence Visa Application
Electronic Visa Application
5-7 business daysClient Arrival (if outside the UAE) | Change Status (if within the UAE)
Depends on the client | 2-3 business daysMedical Test
1 business dayMedical Test Result Release
Normal - 2 business days | VIP - within the dayEmirates ID Typing
1 business day
Obtaining Health Insurance
Depends on the client | Mandatory if applying in Dubai & Abu Dhabi
Visa Approval
5-7 business days
Emirates ID Biometrics & Photo Capturing
Approx. 15-20 business days from the date of Emirates ID typing
Emirates ID Issuance
5 business daysSteps to Set up Your Business in IFZA Dubai
There’s a wide range of approved activities you have to choose from. Select the suitable options if you have a plan or choose according to the market trends if you’re open to starting any business. The activities chosen will determine the type of license you need.
Based on the activities you are planning to conduct, select the suitable types of license. This step is important. Getting the wrong license can cause much delay and extra money.
Apply for the license and initial approval from the authorities. Make sure that you fulfill all the requirements while getting ready the required documents for submission.
Submit the required documents. This step is very important. It’ll cause fines and delays if the documents submitted are not valid or correct. Ensure the validity and correctness of the required documents and an on-time submission.
The amount depends on your business license, activities, and certain other factors. It may be subjective to each business and its goals. Get a quote and submit the required payment on time.
Once the application is approved, you will receive your business license. With a license in hand, you are legally allowed to start your business activities.
Visa packages are generally included in the setup packages, or else you can apply for visas if needed for yourself or your employees.
Start a bank account in the name of your business. This will allow you to enjoy all the financial facilities provided by the United Arab Emirates.
With a license and a corporate bank account in hand, you have everything to get started with your business operations. IFZA offers a competitive market. It would be good to spend some budget on marketing and streamlining the business.
Benefits of IFZA Free Zone Company Formation
100% foreign ownership
Zero corporate tax
No personal income tax
Wide license options
Low setup costs
No currency restrictions
Full repatriation of profits
Business-friendly laws
Trending IFZA Business Activities
E-Commerce
With clients jumping on e-commerce and the zone offering the most innovative facilities, it is high time to join the e-commerce industry in IFZA. Start early and you can beat the market.
Consultancy Services
Expertise in any field such as business, IT, law, etc., allows you to start a consultancy business. It is always required and in trend. With the right expertise and marketing, you can easily come on top of the market.
Trading
General trading is one of the best commercial activities out there by far. See the products that the market requires and import or manufacture them. Selling a wide range of products that are in demand guarantees profit.
IFZA Company Structures
Free Zone Company (FZCO)
An FZCO is like an LLC but allows over 50 shareholders. It follows Zone rules while offering independence. It requires at least one director and a secretary. This structure supports partnerships, diverse investments, and growth.
Free Zone Establishment (FZE)
An FZE is for single owners, either individuals or companies. It offers full control and simple operations. With one shareholder, decisions are faster. It suits small businesses, solo entrepreneurs, and those wanting direct management while benefiting from perks.
Branch Office
Local and international companies can open a branch office in the jurisdiction of IFZA to have their representation there. This structure offers ease of business expansion and representation without setting up a proper company.
IFZA Academy and Professional Consultancy
If you're confused about the company process, get suitable professional consultants to conduct the process for you. It'll save you a lot of headaches and will save you from spending any extra money than you should on company setup.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes IFZA a good choice for new businesses?
IFZA is the perfect place for entrepreneurs looking for an easy and cost-effective way to start operations. With several license options and flexible company setup packages, it provides a smooth experience for both startups and established firms.
What types of businesses can I start in IFZA?
You can engage in a diverse range of commercial activities under a single license, from consulting and trading to industrial and service-based ventures. The zone offers different license packages tailored to various industries.
How long does it take to get a company registered in IFZA?
The license issuance process is quick and efficient. In many cases, a business in the IFZA free zone can be legally registered within a few days, provided all required documents are submitted correctly.
Can I own my company 100% as a foreign investor?
Yes, IFZA freezone company formation allows full foreign ownership without the need for a local sponsor. This makes it an attractive option for international entrepreneurs.
What is the minimum cost in IFZA to start a company?
The company setup cost in IFZA starts at competitive rates, making it one of the most affordable zones in the UAE. The total cost depends on the license type and additional services chosen.
What types of licenses are available in IFZA UAE?
There are several license options, including professional, consultancy, commercial, and industrial permits. Each permit allows businesses to operate legally in their respective sectors.
Can I conduct multiple commercial activities with one permit in the UAE?
Yes, IFZA offers a wide range of commercial activities, and a single permit can cover multiple related activities, depending on the permit package selected.
Is a physical office required for company registration in IFZA?
No, you can complete your company formation in IFZA without renting a physical office or commercial license. Virtual office solutions are available in IFZA freezone to meet regulatory requirements.
Can I get a visa with my IFZA permit?
Yes, an IFZA visa is available with a company setup in IFZA. The number of visas you can apply for depends on the business permit package you choose for business in Dubai.
What are the tax benefits of operating in IFZA?
One of the biggest advantages of business in the IFZA is that there is no personal income tax, and corporate tax exemptions apply to many activities.
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