How much does IFZA cost with 1 visa in 2026?

What the AED 17,615 package covers

For AED 17,615 all-in you get an IFZA trade licence, the government and authority fees behind it, Formenzo's setup service and one full residence-visa process from entry permit through to stamped passport. IFZA sits in Dubai, so this package is often the answer for founders who want the emirate on their licence without paying Meydan-level prices.

Who picks this option

The classic IFZA buyer is a solo professional planning to grow: management and IT consultants expecting to hire within a year or two, e-commerce operators who want Dubai banking relationships, and small professional-services firms moving a first employee onshore.

Two things founders ask

How steep is the jump from licence-only? Modest by Dubai standards: AED 12,900 without a visa versus AED 17,615 with one, so the entire visa element costs AED 4,715.

What would one visa cost outside Dubai? Noticeably less: AED 10,800 at Ajman NuVentures and AED 12,500 at SRTIP or Fujairah Creative City. The SRTIP vs IFZA comparison weighs the saving against the address.