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Abdel E.Founder of a web development agency · FranceMoving to Dubai was completely stress-free. The team handled everything from A to Z and was always available to answer my questions.
Set up a company in IFZA Dubai
Licence from AED 12,900, remote setup and multiple activities
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IFZA: several activities, one company in Dubai.
IFZA supports the registration of Free Zone Companies in Dubai Silicon Oasis. Incorporation, signatures and licence issuance can be completed remotely.
IFZA is relevant for services, technology, e-commerce and trading when the project requires a combination of activities or a scalable configuration. A warehouse, a workshop or a specific sector authorisation justifies comparing other jurisdictions.
The cost of setting up a company in IFZA should be compared on a like-for-like basis: chosen activities, number of people relocating and services included. If you are moving to Dubai, look at the budget through to obtaining residency, not just the price of the licence with a visa allocation.
Pricing and detailed fees
Here are the price benchmarks for our IFZA packages. A visa allocation reserves capacity: the establishment card and the processing of each residency come on top. Your quote confirms the inclusions and the renewal fees.
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| Item | Indicative price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Licence without visa | From AED 12,900/year | Dubai registered address, activities and formula to be confirmed. |
| Licence with 1 visa allocation | Around AED 14,900/year | Excluding establishment card and residency processing. |
| Licence with 3 visa allocations | Around AED 19,900/year | Allocations for shareholders or employees, subject to approval. |
| Licence with 6 visa allocations | Around AED 26,900/year | Quota and workspace to be confirmed depending on the formula. |
| Establishment card | AED 2,000 to 2,500 | Immigration file required for visas. |
| Residence visa processing | AED 3,800 to 5,000/person | Entry permit, medical and Emirates ID; breakdown depends on the file. |
| First-year budget with 1 visa | AED 20,700 to 22,400 | Sum of the three items above, excluding options and additional services. |
| Additional activities | On quotation | First three included, up to seven subject to compatibility. |
| Space and renewal | On quotation | Flexi-desk or office, licence, visas and recurring services. |
Indicative amounts for Square Zone packages, not presented as a universal official IFZA rate. They may change with the activity, promotions and inclusions. Only a dated proposal confirms the price applicable to your file.
Before you dive in.
Understanding the IFZA quote
The amount depends on the licence type, the activities, the number of shareholders, the visa package, the office solution, the immigration steps and the applicable promotions.
Square Zone provides a dated partner proposal and separates initial fees from recurring costs. A generic price should not be presented as a universal official rate.
Licences, activities and limits
IFZA offers in particular professional and commercial licences as well as branches of foreign companies. Up to seven activities can be registered; the first three are included according to the official guide consulted on 30 August 2026.
The activities must be compatible and some require an external approval. Compare another jurisdiction for a workshop, a warehouse, specific premises or complex mainland operations.
Visas and Emirates ID
The company can be set up without immediate residency. A visa package can then cover the shareholders or employees depending on the chosen configuration.
The allocation and the issuance of the residency are two separate items. The pathway includes immigration, the permit, the status change or entry into the UAE, the medical, biometrics and the Emirates ID.
Business bank account
IFZA guarantees neither the bank account opening nor a single minimum balance. Each institution applies its own KYC and analyses the activity, the ultimate beneficial owners, the countries and the source of funds.
Square Zone structures the file and targets the banks consistent with the profile, but the final decision always rests with the banking institution.
Taxation and compliance
An IFZA company remains within the scope of Corporate Tax. The 0% rate of a Qualifying Free Zone Person only covers certain qualifying income and requires the continuous fulfilment of all conditions.
VAT may apply, with a mandatory threshold generally set at AED 375,000 of taxable supplies and imports. The accounting must document the returns, the transactions and the banking relationship.
The steps to set up your company in IFZA
- 1
Define the licence and the activities
Step 1We scope the shareholders, the activities, the visas and the workspace solution required.
- 2
Receive an IFZA proposal
Step 2The dated quote separates the licence, the options, immigration and the recurring costs.
- 3
Gather and submit the file
Step 3The form, the UBO information and the supporting documents are submitted on the registration portal.
- 4
Sign the documents
Step 4After approval, the MOA and AOA are signed electronically according to the structure.
- 5
Receive the digital licence
Step 5The licence and the incorporation documents are issued before launching the chosen visas and services.
Required documents
- ✓Licence form and UBO information
- ✓Passport for each shareholder
- ✓Recent digital photo
- ✓Address and contact details
- ✓Precise description of the activities
- ✓Emirates ID and visa for UAE residents only
- ✓Parent company documents for a corporate shareholder
Our verdict on IFZA Dubai
IFZA Dubai: strengths, limits and alternatives
IFZA deserves a shortlist spot for a services or trading company that wants a Dubai address, several compatible activities and a package sized for its team.
IFZA is a good fit if
- You work in consulting, tech or trading
- You combine several compatible activities
- You want to incorporate remotely
- You plan visas for partners or employees
- You want a Dubai registered address
Compare other options if
- You need a workshop or a warehouse
- You are opening a shop or restaurant outside the free zone
- Your activity depends on a sector regulator
- Your priority is the lowest entry cost
- Your operations require logistics infrastructure
Why choose Square Zone ?
One contact to coordinate the incorporation and everything that follows.
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A clear plan, no surprises
A structure recommended for your activity and budget, with no hidden fees.
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Execution from A to Z
Licence, visas, PRO services and renewals: we handle everything for you.
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Compliance built in
We prepare the KYC file and define the accounting services you need with you.
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Speed and dedicated follow-up
One dedicated contact to track your file and answer your questions.
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Direct ties with local authorities
We coordinate the filing and any requests for additional documents.
What our clients say
Abdel E.Founder of a web development agency · France
Thomas V.Founder of a marketing agency · FranceI knew nothing about UAE procedures. Thanks to Square Zone my company was set up quickly and I felt supported at every step.
Fateh C.Founder of a concierge company · FranceVery professional and transparent support. They saved me precious time and spared me many mistakes in my move to Dubai.
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about company setup in IFZA Dubai
Our IFZA price benchmarks start at AED 12,900 per year without a visa, around AED 14,900 with one allocation, AED 19,900 with three allocations and AED 26,900 with six allocations. These packages do not cover all residency fees: allow AED 2,000 to 2,500 for the establishment card and AED 3,800 to 5,000 per visa. A dated quote confirms the activities, the inclusions and the renewal.
The indicative budget is AED 20,700 to 22,400: package with one allocation at AED 14,900, establishment card at AED 2,000 to 2,500 and visa processing at AED 3,800 to 5,000. Options, insurance, dependants and additional services must be checked separately on your quote.
The amount depends on the licence type, the activities, the number of shareholders, the visa package, the office solution, the immigration steps and the promotions applicable on the date of the file.
Yes. IFZA states that incorporation, signatures and licence issuance can be completed remotely. A presence in the UAE becomes necessary if you then apply for residency, in particular for the medical test and the Emirates ID biometrics.
IFZA advertises incorporation achievable within a few working days once the file is complete. The timeline depends on the activities, the approvals, the shareholders and the checks. The visa, the Emirates ID and the bank follow separate pathways.
The official IFZA guide consulted on 30 August 2026 indicates up to seven activities on one licence. The first three are included in the incorporation costs and the following ones are charged, subject to compatibility and external approvals.
The official website presents in particular the professional licence for services and consulting, the commercial licence for trading, import and export, as well as the registration of a branch of a foreign company.
No. A Free Zone Person remains within the scope of Corporate Tax. The 0% rate of a Qualifying Free Zone Person only covers certain qualifying income and requires the continuous fulfilment of several conditions.
A free zone company is not automatically outside VAT. For a resident business, registration generally becomes mandatory when taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 over the last twelve months, or are expected to exceed that threshold in the next thirty days.
No. Each bank analyses the activity, the ultimate beneficial owners, the countries, the clients, the suppliers and the source of funds. Square Zone prepares the file, but the decision remains with the bank.
IFZA deserves a comparison when combining several activities and a scalable configuration have value. Meydan publishes an entry price for certain packages. The final choice must factor in the activities, the visas, the space, the renewal and the operational constraints.