IFZA Company Setup
Dubai's most cost-efficient licence for consultants, agencies and SMEs.
- Ownership
- 100% foreign
- Setup time
- 3 to 7 working days
- Licence cost
- from AED 12,900
- Visas
- 0 to 6+ on flexi packages
IFZA, based in Dubai Silicon Oasis, has become the highest-volume formation choice in Dubai by keeping pricing sharp and the process simple. Licences combine multiple activities, physical office space is optional at entry level, and visa allocations can grow without moving premises.
For consultancies, marketing agencies, IT services, e-commerce back offices and holding vehicles that do not need a prestige address, IFZA delivers the lowest sensible cost of being in Dubai while remaining a real, bankable licence. We use it as the default benchmark when comparing quotes from other zones.
Who IFZA suits
- Consultants and professional services
- Marketing, media and IT agencies
- E-commerce and trading SMEs
- First UAE company on a budget
Why choose IFZA
- Among the lowest all-in setup costs in Dubai
- Multiple activities on a single licence
- No mandatory office at entry level
- Licence issued in days, not weeks
- 0% corporate tax available as a qualifying free zone person
IFZA frequently asked questions
How much does an IFZA licence cost?
Zero-visa licences start around AED 12,900 per year; packages with one to two visa allocations typically run AED 15,000 to AED 22,000. We quote the full first-year cost including establishment card and any visa processing before you decide.
How fast can an IFZA company be set up?
IFZA is one of the fastest zones in the UAE: with clean documents the licence is usually issued within three to seven working days. Visas and Emirates ID add roughly one to two weeks per person after that.
Does IFZA require a physical office?
No. Entry-level licences run without dedicated office space, which is a large part of the cost advantage. If you later need visas beyond your package allocation or a physical workspace, you can upgrade without re-incorporating.
Is an IFZA company accepted by UAE banks?
Yes, IFZA companies open accounts with the major UAE banks routinely. Banks look harder at the business substance than the zone name, so we prepare the KYC file and match you to banks whose appetite fits your activity.