IFZA cost in 2026 — the all-in price
Real all-in 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 all-in 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 10 packages, and is well suited to consulting, trading, professional services. Every figure below is a real all-in price — no “from”, no hidden charges, and no sales calls.
IFZA price by number of visas
The all-in cost depends mainly on how many residence visas you need. These are real IFZA package prices (1-year licence) — the price you see is the price you pay.
✓ Every fee included — authority + service + visa blockExact price answers: licence only · with 1 visa · 2 visas · 3 visas
Live prices from the Formenzo catalogue · last reviewed · confirmed in writing before filing. · How we verify → · هذه الصفحة بالعربية
How visas are priced: the table shows the real all-in IFZA price for each residence-visa count — the licence plus the immigration establishment and per-visa costs (entry permit, medical, Emirates ID & stamping), with no hidden add-ons. We confirm your exact figure in writing.
IFZA
What's included in the IFZA all-in price?
- ✓ Government / authority licence + registration fee
- ✓ Formenzo setup service — filing, trade-name check & bank-account introduction (no separate fee)
- ✓ Your residence-visa block (Emirates ID, medical & stamping per visa)
- ✓ 100% foreign ownership · 0% personal income tax
- ✓ Price locked 14 days, in writing — no sales calls, ever
Why set up in IFZA?
A 100%-owned UAE company with real, all-in 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
- ✓ The real all-in price up front — no “from”, no surprises
- ✓ Every UAE free zone compared, side by side
- ✓ Track everything in your secure online portal
- ✓ No sales calls — reach us on WhatsApp when you choose
Who sets up in IFZA?
Get your IFZA all-in quote
See your exact number in writing, locked for 14 days. No callback, no pressure.
Documents you'll need
- ✓ Passport copy + photo for each shareholder
- ✓ 2–3 proposed company names (we run the trade-name check free)
- ✓ Your chosen business activity
- ✓ UAE entry stamp, if you're already in the country
- ✓ For visas: Emirates ID, medical fitness test & establishment card
What you receive
Your all-in package delivers a fully-formed, bank-ready company — every document below is included in the price, nothing billed later.
- ✓ 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, you also receive — per visa, all in the price — the establishment card, immigration / e-channel registration, entry permit, medical, Emirates ID and residence-visa stamping.
How your IFZA 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 (all-in) |
|---|---|---|
| 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
- ✓ Real all-in price, shown instantly
- ✓ Zero sales calls — ever
- ✓ Every fee in writing, nothing billed later
- ✓ All 9 UAE free zones compared in the open
- ✓ Your price locked 14 days 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 price stays locked for 14 days. 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 all-in 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 all-in in Dubai, including the licence, registration and our setup service. A 1-visa package is AED 17,615. Every price is confirmed in writing and locked for 14 days before filing — no hidden charges.
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 10 packages. You only pay for the visas you choose — the table above shows the real all-in price 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 all-in. 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 all-in price?
The all-in 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 10 packages with up to 4 residence visas. There is no separate or hidden fee, and we never cold-call.
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, all-in 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.
Related guides
Compare IFZA head-to-head: IFZA vs Meydan · IFZA vs Ajman · IFZA vs SPC · IFZA vs RAKEZ
Ready to start your IFZA company?
Build your all-in quote in under a minute — locked 14 days, in writing. No sign-up, no sales call, ever.
Setting up from abroad?
Country guides — the real all-in cost, visas and steps to form a UAE company from where you are.
Every UAE free zone's real all-in cost in one place — the verified source data behind this page.
The Formenzo UAE Free Zone Price Index 2026 →