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IFZA company setup, license cost, visas, and benefits

Popular Dubai free zone for remote setup, flexible activities, and SME packages. IFZA is a dynamic Dubai free zone known for remote incorporation, flexible licensing, partner-led setup, and SME-friendly packages. It is frequently considered by consulting, trading, holding, and digital businesses that want a Dubai license without premium office overhead.

IFZA free zone business district

IFZA free zone overview

IFZA is a dynamic Dubai free zone known for remote incorporation, flexible licensing, partner-led setup, and SME-friendly packages. It is frequently considered by consulting, trading, holding, and digital businesses that want a Dubai license without premium office overhead.

Official authority details

AuthorityIFZA Dubai
CountryUnited Arab Emirates
LocationDubai Silicon Oasis area, Dubai
Official websiteifza.com/

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Dubai Silicon Oasis area, Dubai

Nearby access: Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai International Airport, E311 corridor

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Industries supported

  • Consulting
  • Trading
  • E-commerce
  • Technology
  • Holding
  • Professional services

Business activities

  • Commercial trading
  • Management consultancy
  • IT services
  • Marketing services
  • Holding company
  • E-commerce

License types

  • Professional
  • Commercial
  • Industrial
  • General trading
  • Branch

Visa eligibility

0 to 6 visas depending on package and facility

Office solutions

Shared desk, flexi desk, office and commercial real estate options

Warehousing options

Limited warehouse focus; third-party logistics can be arranged

Company setup process

  1. Initial consultation and activity mapping
  2. Authority pre-approval and trade name reservation
  3. Document submission and KYC review
  4. License issuance and facility agreement
  5. Establishment card, visas, banking, and tax registrations

Required documents

  • Passport copy for each shareholder and manager
  • Passport-size photo and contact details
  • Proposed trade name and business activity list
  • Proof of address or residence visa page where applicable
  • Corporate documents for company shareholders
  • Business plan for regulated, industrial, logistics, or financial activities

Setup timelines

2 to 7 working days is a practical planning range. Regulated, industrial, financial, or customs-heavy activities can take longer.

Approximate pricing

AED 12,900 to AED 35,000+ typical starting range. Pricing changes by license duration, visas, facility, activity approvals, establishment card, immigration, medical, Emirates ID or local equivalents, and authority promotions.

Advantages

  • Competitive Dubai packages
  • Remote incorporation
  • Multiple activity options
  • Partner ecosystem
  • Good for consultants and SMEs

Disadvantages

  • Banking requires clear substance and business case
  • Not ideal for large warehouse operations
  • Package rules should be checked before choosing visas

Nearby airports and ports

Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai International Airport, E311 corridor

Contact information

For direct authority information, visit IFZA official website. For advisory, call +919349511444 or use WhatsApp.

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Frequently asked questions

Most standard applications take a few working days to several weeks depending on the authority, activity approvals, documents, and facility type.

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