IFZA cost in 2026 — the Published scenario
published comparison scenario IFZA pricing for 2026 — the licence, our setup service and your residence-visa block, confirmed in writing.
IFZA company formation costs from AED 12,900 (published scenario) in 2026 (Dubai Digital Park, Silicon Oasis), including the licence, registration and our setup service. A 1-visa package is AED 17,615. IFZA offers up to 4 residence visas across published scenarios, and is well suited to consulting, trading, professional services. Each figure below is a published comparison scenario. Final authority line items, eligibility and availability are confirmed in writing after review and before payment.
IFZA price by number of visas
The published scenario cost depends mainly on how many residence visas you need. These are real IFZA package prices (1-year licence). Final authority line items, eligibility and availability are confirmed in writing after review and before payment.
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How visas are priced: the table shows the published comparison scenario IFZA price for each residence-visa count — the licence plus the immigration establishment and per-visa costs (entry permit, medical, Emirates ID & stamping), Final authority line items, eligibility and availability are confirmed in writing after review and before payment.
IFZA
What's included in the IFZA Published scenario?
- ✓ Government / authority licence + registration fee
- ✓ Formenzo setup service — filing, trade-name check & bank-account introduction (scope confirmed in writing)
- ✓ Your residence-visa block (Emirates ID, medical & stamping per visa)
- ✓ 100% foreign ownership · 0% personal income tax
- ✓ Estimate shows its confirmed validity date after review — no sales calls, ever
Why set up in IFZA?
A 100%-owned UAE company with real, published scenario pricing — here’s what comes with your IFZA licence.
Popular business activities at IFZA
IFZA licenses a broad range of activities. These are the categories founders most often choose it for — the ones marked Popular are where IFZA is especially established.
- 💼Consulting & advisoryPopular
- 🛒General & specialised tradingPopular
- 🧾Professional & business servicesPopular
- 📦E-commerce & online retail
- 💻Technology & software
- 🏛️Holding & management
- 🎬Media, marketing & creative
Don’t see your activity? This is a representative shortlist, not the full official list — IFZA permits many more specific activities. We check your exact activity against the zone’s approved list free, before you pay anything.
Set up your IFZA company the honest way
- ✓ Published comparison scenarios up front — clear assumptions before review
- ✓ Nine selected UAE free zones compared side by side
- ✓ Track everything in your secure online portal
- ✓ No sales-call requirement — choose online or ask a question
Who sets up in IFZA?
- Founders who want a well-known Dubai free zone (Dubai Silicon Oasis / Dubai Digital Park) accepted by major UAE banks.
- Consulting, trading and professional-services licences that need a flexible package and broad activity list.
- Teams that may scale — IFZA offers up to 4 residence visas across many package tiers.
- People who want a fast Dubai setup with a wide choice of price points.
- At AED 12,900 licence-only it is the priciest of the mid-tier Dubai zones we list before DMCC.
- Visa blocks add up quickly (1 visa AED 17,615), so confirm your visa count before comparing headline prices.
- The published price ladder has many tiers — add-ons can change the total, so get it confirmed in writing.
- A northern-emirate zone is materially cheaper if you don't need a Dubai base.
Get your IFZA published scenario quote
After review, see the confirmed published scenario total and its validity date in writing. No callback, no pressure.
What you provide first
- ✓ Your business activity and preferred visa count
- ✓ 2–3 proposed company names (we run the trade-name check free)
- ✓ Shareholder names and setup preferences
- ✓ A verified email for your secure portal
- ✓ No passport or identity upload at this initial step; any authority documents requested after review appear in the secure portal
What you receive
Your published scenario is a starting comparison. After review, we confirm the authority requirements, scope and final itemisation in writing before payment.
- ✓ Business licence
- ✓ Certificate of Incorporation
- ✓ Certificate of Incumbency
- ✓ Memorandum & Articles of Association (MOA/AOA)
- ✓ Share Certificate
- ✓ Commercial Registry entry
- ✓ Lease agreement (flexi-desk)
- ✓ Bank-account introduction letter
With residence visas, the authority steps that may apply per visa include the establishment card, immigration / e-channel registration, entry permit, medical, Emirates ID and residence-visa stamping. Your final written authority itemisation confirms the applicable requirements and costs.
How your secure setup works
Everything else you’ll need, in one place
How IFZA compares
IFZA starts from AED 12,900. Here's how it sits against nearby options — compare all 9 zones in the open.
| Free zone | Emirate | From (published scenario) |
|---|---|---|
| IFZA (this zone) | Dubai | AED 12,900 |
| Meydan Free Zone | Dubai | AED 12,500 |
| Masdar City Free Zone | Abu Dhabi | AED 7,000 |
| RAKEZ | Ras Al Khaimah | AED 6,000 |
IFZA with Formenzo vs a typical agent
- ✕ “From AED…” — the real price only on a call
- ✕ Sales calls, follow-ups and pressure
- ✕ Visa & medical billed later, “pay as you go”
- ✕ Pushes the one or two zones they earn most on
- ✕ Your quote lives with a salesperson
- ✓ published comparison scenario, shown instantly
- ✓ Zero sales calls — ever
- ✓ Final authority itemisation confirmed in writing before payment
- ✓ All 9 UAE free zones compared in the open
- ✓ Your reviewed estimate and confirmed validity date stay in your own portal
Message us on WhatsApp and you reach a real specialist who knows IFZA — not a call centre, not a commission-chasing salesperson. We answer in writing, on your schedule, and your reviewed estimate shows its validity date. No cold calls, ever.
Message us on WhatsAppIFZA renewal cost — what year 2 looks like
Your IFZA licence renews annually at the package rate — from AED 12,900 (published scenario) for a licence-only (0-visa) company. The residence visas themselves are valid for 2 years, so in a typical year 2 you renew just the licence, not the visa block — which makes the second year cheaper than the first for most founders. There are no Formenzo renewal mark-ups: we confirm your exact renewal figure in writing before it falls due, the same way we do your setup price. Budget the licence package fee annually, and the visa refresh every second year.
Opening a UAE bank account with an IFZA licence
IFZA companies are registered at Dubai Digital Park (Dubai Silicon Oasis) and are accepted by the major UAE banks. To open a business account you will typically need your trade licence, Memorandum of Association, passport, Emirates ID (after your visa is stamped), a short business plan, and proof of source of funds. Approval usually takes 1–3 weeks depending on the bank and your profile. Every Formenzo IFZA setup includes a free bank introduction — see our full UAE bank-account opening guide for documents, timelines and which banks suit which profiles.
IFZA — frequently asked questions
How much does IFZA cost in 2026?
IFZA company setup costs from AED 12,900 (published scenario) in Dubai, including the licence, registration and our setup service. A 1-visa package is AED 17,615. Every estimate is reviewed and the final authority itemisation and validity date are confirmed in writing before payment.
What is IFZA best known for?
IFZA is best known for flexible, fast Dubai setup (from AED 12,900) — one of Dubai's most popular zones for consulting, trading and professional-services licences. See how it compares with all 9 UAE free zones by price and visa count on formenzo.com.
How many residence visas can I get with IFZA?
IFZA offers up to 4 residence visas, across published scenarios. You only pay for the visas you choose — the table above shows the published comparison scenario for each visa count.
Is IFZA the cheapest UAE free zone?
The cheapest UAE free-zone licence overall is Ajman NuVentures Centre from AED 4,888 (published scenario). IFZA starts from AED 12,900. Compare all 9 zones side by side on formenzo.com to see which fits your budget and activity.
What's included in the IFZA Published scenario?
The published scenario IFZA price covers the government/authority licence and registration fee, our company-setup service (filing, trade-name check and bank-account introduction) and your chosen residence-visa block — across published scenarios with up to 4 residence visas. Final authority itemisation, scope and availability are confirmed in writing before payment.
How long does IFZA company setup take?
Most Dubai free-zone licences are issued in about 3–8 working days once your documents and trade name are approved. Residence visa processing then follows, roughly 5–7 days per visa.
Can a foreigner own 100% of an IFZA company?
Yes. IFZA, like all UAE free zones, allows 100% foreign ownership with no local Emirati partner or sponsor required, plus 0% personal income tax and full profit repatriation.
Do I need a physical office for IFZA?
No. IFZA packages include a flexi-desk or virtual-office allocation that meets the licensing requirement, so you don't need to rent separate premises to start.
Can I add more residence visas later?
Yes. You can add visas to your IFZA licence as your team grows — we re-quote only the difference, published scenario and confirmed in writing.
Do I need to be in the UAE to set up?
No. You can start your IFZA company remotely; you only need to be in the UAE for the medical test and Emirates ID biometrics once your entry permit is issued. We guide you through every step.
Is UAE corporate tax included in the price?
UAE corporate tax (9% on profit above AED 375,000) works the same in every free zone — see our free-zone corporate tax guide for the registration steps and reliefs.
What happens after I get my IFZA licence?
You receive your IFZA licence and establishment card, then your residence visas (about 5–7 days each), then your corporate bank account — and you track every step in your secure Formenzo portal.
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