IFZA Free Zone — From AED 12,200
Dubai trade licence with 100% ownership, 812 activities (381 professional + 431 commercial), flexidesk included — from AED 12,200 fixed. With 1 investor visa and bank coordination, Growth package lands at AED 18,900.
International Free Zone Authority (IFZA) — What It Is, What It Costs.
International Free Zone Authority (IFZA) is one of the UAE's IFZA free zones, focused on consultants, digital businesses, freelancers, holding companies. Companies registered here enjoy 100% foreign ownership, 0% personal income tax, and full repatriation of profits.
YABS handles the entire IFZA setup — from initial approval through trade licence, visa processing, Emirates ID, and corporate bank account introduction.
Best fit for: consultants, digital businesses, freelancers, holding companies.
Dubai Silicon Oasis address
Trade licence in hand
Approved activities
Included free for year 1
What Makes IFZA Different.
Six reasons UAE founders pick IFZA when they could pick from 40+ alternatives.
Dubai Silicon Oasis Address
IFZA carries a Dubai Silicon Oasis registered address — one of Dubai's credible general free zones. From AED 12,200 for 0-visa professional licence.
812 Approved Activities
381 professional + 431 commercial activities. Up to 7 per licence (first 3 included). Mix consulting, e-commerce, IT, marketing on one trade licence.
100% Foreign Ownership
No local sponsor or service agent required. You own and control the company outright.
Flexidesk Included
Shared workspace (10 hrs/week) and registered office address — satisfies UAE substance requirements. Upgrade to Flexidesk+, dedicated office, or 24/7 private office.
Multi-Year Discounts
Pay 2 years upfront for ~15% discount. Pay 3 years for ~25% off licence renewal.
Bank Account Friendly
IFZA companies open accounts with Wio, Mashreq NeoBiz, Emirates NBD, RAKBANK. Funded IBAN in ~21 days end-to-end.
IFZA — Frequently Asked.
How much does an IFZA company cost?
IFZA starts at AED 12,200 for a 0-visa Professional licence with Flexidesk. With 1 investor visa: ~AED 16,620; with 2 visas: ~AED 21,040. Growth package (licence + 1 visa + bank coordination + FTA registration) lands at AED 18,900 all-in.
Can I get a residence visa with IFZA?
Yes. Default quota is 3 visas, maximum 6 per licence. Each additional visa costs AED 3,750 entry permit + AED 670 medical + EID. Investor visa (founder) is straightforward; employee visas require MOHRE offer letter.
Is IFZA real or virtual?
IFZA is a real, federally-regulated free zone authority. Your company will have a real UAE trade licence, real Emirates ID, real bank account — all government-issued. The flexi-desk is a real shared workspace, not virtual.
Do I need to visit Dubai for IFZA setup?
Most IFZA setups complete with one short Dubai visit (3 days) for medical, biometrics, Emirates ID, and a bank meeting. Bank approval typically 5-25 days depending on nationality. E-signed documents handle the paperwork remotely.
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