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IFZA Free Zone Dubai — Setup with an Official Partner

IFZA is Dubai's most popular free zone for international founders — 1,000+ activities, flexible visa packages and strong banking acceptance. As an official IFZA Authorized Partner, we offer partner pricing and priority processing.

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Why Choose This

Why IFZA Is Our Most-Recommended Zone

Built for modern businesses

Consulting, e-commerce, marketing, IT, trading, holding — IFZA covers 1,000+ activities and lets you combine commercial and professional activities on one licence.

Banks like IFZA

Strong compliance reputation means smoother business bank account opening — often within days of licence issuance.

Partner advantages

As an official IFZA Authorized Partner we access partner rates, priority processing and direct escalation channels.

IFZA — The International Free Zone Authority

Get 100% foreign ownership, 100% profit repatriation on capital and gains, warehouse facilities, world-class infrastructure, and many other benefits by starting your new business setup in the IFZA free zone. Business in the International Free Zone Authority is a great choice for those looking for a cost-effective startup — IFZA sits in Dubai Silicon Oasis, around 20 minutes from Downtown Dubai and Dubai International Airport, and has become one of the UAE’s most trusted free zones for international entrepreneurs.

Why We Recommend IFZA First (As an Official Partner)

As an IFZA Authorized Partner, we access partner rates and priority processing. What makes IFZA our default recommendation: 1,000+ activities across Professional, Commercial and Industrial licences with the ability to combine multiple activities under one licence; visa packages from zero to multiple visas that scale with you; a licence typically issued within 2-5 business days; multi-year licences saving 15-20%; and — critically — a reputation banks trust, which makes your corporate account opening noticeably smoother. No physical office is required for the basic packages; flexi-desk and office options exist when you need them.

The IFZA Setup Process

  1. Submit your documents — passport copies, digital photo, and application (Emirates ID and visa copy for UAE residents)
  2. Get your IFZA licence approval
  3. Submit the MoA or LSA depending on your business activities
  4. Receive your business trade licence and establishment card
  5. Apply for your UAE residency visa — medical and Emirates ID included
  6. Open your corporate bank account through our banking partners

The process runs largely remotely — you visit the UAE for visa biometrics and, where required, account opening.

The Honest Fine Print

Two limitations worth knowing before you commit: IFZA security approvals and immigration clearances can take extended processing time depending on your business activity and company structure — shareholders sometimes wait longer during these approval stages. And certain activities face restrictions or need extra approvals — real estate brokerage, for example. Your chosen activities must comply with IFZA regulations; we verify all of this before you pay anything, and where IFZA doesn’t fit, we say so and point you to MEYDAN, RAKEZ or another zone that does.

Costs

Our IFZA partner packages start from AED 9,900 for the licence, with Full Residency packages (licence + visa + bank account support) from AED 19,999. Configure yours in the Setup Cost Calculator and get a fixed all-in quote — partner rates, no hidden fees.

How It Works

Your IFZA Company in 3 Steps

STEP 01

Activity & package planning

Free consultation — we confirm IFZA fits, select activities and size your visa package.

STEP 02

Licence & visa processing

Application, approvals and residency visas handled end to end — licence typically in 1-5 days.

STEP 03

Bank account & launch

Business and personal accounts opened via our banking partners. You are operational.

FAQ

IFZA FAQs

How much does an IFZA licence cost?
IFZA pricing varies by licence type, activities and visa package. As an official Authorized Partner we access partner rates — you receive an exact fixed quote on your free call, and multi-year licences save 15-20%.
How fast is IFZA company formation?
Typically 1-5 working days for the licence once documents are complete. Visas and bank accounts follow within 1-3 weeks.
Can I set up an IFZA company remotely?
Yes — the entire IFZA formation can be completed without visiting Dubai. You only travel later for visa stamping if you take a residency visa.
Does an IFZA company pay corporate tax?
Qualifying IFZA companies benefit from 0% corporate tax on qualifying income; the standard UAE rate of 9% applies above AED 375,000 otherwise. Our accounting team manages registration and compliance from AED 450/month.
Why set up IFZA through Emirates Business Setup?
Official Authorized Partner status means partner pricing and priority processing — plus one team handling licence, visas, banking and your ongoing accounting, overseen by our founder-led team.
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