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IFZA vs Ajman NuVentures — which is cheaper in 2026?

Quick answer: With one residence visa, Ajman NuVentures is cheaper — AED 10,800 for the published scenario vs IFZA’s AED 17,615 (2026). For a licence only, Ajman NuVentures is the cheaper bare licence (AED 4,888 vs AED 12,900). Both are 100%-foreign-owned with 0% personal income tax — these are published scenarios; after review, we confirm the authority itemisation in writing before payment.

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 IFZAAjman NuVentures
Published scenario price (licence only)AED 12,900AED 4,888 cheaper
Licence + 1 residence visaAED 17,615AED 10,800 cheaper
Licence + 2 residence visasAED 24,080AED 16,200 cheaper
EmirateDubaiAjman
100% foreign ownershipYesYes

Published scenarios are shown for the stated licence and visa count. After review, your authority itemisation and final written quote are confirmed before payment. See your estimate in the cost calculator.

IFZA vs Ajman NuVentures: the verdict

IFZA is a Dubai free zone and Ajman NuVentures is in Ajman. On a licence-only setup, Ajman NuVentures is the cheaper of the two — but the right choice depends on how many visas you need and what you value.

Choose IFZA if…

You need a residence visa now or will add people: AED 17,615 with 1 visa, AED 24,080 with 2, and 10 package configurations to grow into.

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Choose Ajman NuVentures if…

You want the cheapest published licence scenario to get started.

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Common questions

Is IFZA cheaper than Ajman NuVentures?

On a licence-only setup, IFZA is AED 12,900 versus 4,888 for Ajman NuVentures — so Ajman NuVentures is cheaper. At one residence visa, IFZA is AED 17,615 for the published scenario vs AED 10,800 at Ajman NuVentures — Ajman NuVentures is AED 6,815 cheaper. Check your exact visa count in the calculator.

IFZA vs Ajman NuVentures — which should I choose?

Choose IFZA for a Dubai address with flexible, popular all-rounder packages. Choose Ajman NuVentures for the cheapest published licence scenario to get started. Both give 100% ownership and a residence visa.

How are these IFZA and Ajman NuVentures scenario prices confirmed?

Each displayed figure is a published scenario for the stated licence and visa count. After review, we provide the applicable authority itemisation, requirements and final written quote before payment.

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Researched & written by the Formenzo Research Desk — independent, no free-zone commissions. All prices verified in writing before filing. Last reviewed 11 June 2026.

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