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International Free Zone Authority company setup
IFZA (International Free Zone Authority) is a Dubai free zone set up in 2018. It is a common choice for consultants and service businesses that want a Dubai licence without paying for a physical office in year one.
DBC packages from $5,455 (AED 20,020)
Key facts
- Emirate
- Dubai
- Established
- 2018
- Typical setup time
- 3 to 7 days
- Office in base package
- Flexi desk or office
- Yearly audit
- Not required
- Minimum share capital
- None
- Mainland trading
- Not directly. A dual licence can be arranged for mainland work.
Standout: No paid up share capital and a flexi desk included in the base package. Official site: ifza.com
DBC package price by visa count
| Licence only, no visa | $5,455 (AED 20,020) |
| Licence and 1 visa | $6,163 (AED 22,620) |
| Licence and 2 visas | $7,403 (AED 27,170) |
| Licence and 3 visas | $8,643 (AED 31,720) |
| Licence and 4 visas | $9,883 (AED 36,270) |
Year 1 setup estimates. The final price depends on your office package and add ons. Use the cost calculator for an itemised quote.
Who IFZA suits
- Consultants, agencies and professional service firms
- Founders who want a Dubai address on a starter budget
- General trading businesses that do not need a warehouse
What to check first
- A free zone licence does not let you sell directly to mainland UAE customers. Ask us about the dual licence if that matters to you.
- Each residence visa adds to the package price, so decide your visa count before you compare quotes.
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Setting up in IFZA?
Book a free discovery call. Tell us your activity and visa needs and we will confirm whether this zone fits, and what it will cost.