Company Setup with IFZA in Dubai
Dubai · Freezone
IFZA is in Dubai Silicon Oasis and has grown into one of the most active zones for free zone company formation in Dubai, covering over 1,500 business activities — more than most zones at its price level. It has working relationships with local UAE banks, and that matters more than most people realise: getting a corporate account opened in the UAE is not simple, and a zone with real banking connections takes significant friction out of the process. A strong choice for international SMEs entering the UAE market for the first time.
A Dubai free zone company, from AED 16,050
Set up a Dubai free zone company with IFZA (trade licence, up to three business activities, and your residence visa allocation) from AED 16,050. This is an estimate. Your exact price depends on your chosen activities and how many visas you need, and a consultant confirms it for you in one call.
IFZA sits in Dubai Silicon Oasis and has become one of the most active free zones in the emirate, licensing over 1,500 business activities (more than most zones anywhere near its price). It is a strong, credible choice for international SMEs setting up in the UAE for the first time, especially when clients and banks will look up your registered Dubai address.
What IFZA licenses
IFZA covers trading, consulting, holding company and media activities, among more than 1,500 in total. Your package includes:
- IFZA Dubai business licence (1 year)
- Up to 3 business activities
- Up to 3 individual shareholders
- Residence visa allocation per package tier
- One complimentary residence visa with any 1+ visa package
- Company documents (licence, MOA/AOA, share certificate)
How long it takes and what you'll need
Most IFZA setups complete in 5 to 10 working days once your documents are submitted. To start, we need three things:
- Passport copy
- Proof of address
- CV / business background
We prepare and check the file against IFZA's exact specifications before it goes in, which is what keeps approval straightforward in practice. See how we handle the whole process on our free zone company formation page.
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The banking piece (where IFZA earns its keep)
Opening a UAE corporate account is the part that trips most people up, and IFZA's working relationships with local banks take real friction out of it. We go further: we have named account-opening officers at 10+ UAE banks and have opened 1,000+ accounts. We know exactly what each bank's compliance team will ask, because we've done it a thousand times. Approval always rests with the bank, but a clean, well-briefed file is what makes it straightforward. See our bank account opening service.
On tax: free zone companies still register for UAE corporate tax, and a 0% rate on qualifying income has conditions set by the Federal Tax Authority (real substance in the zone, not just an address). We'll walk you through your position with your accountant.
If a Dubai address matters but you want to weigh the options, we also register directly with Meydan, and a consultant can compare both against your activity in the same call.
Start your IFZA company
We have been operating for 19+ years, with 1,400+ companies started, and one team that takes you from licence to bank account to renewals. Tell us your activity and visa count and we'll give you the exact price and timeline.
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