IFZA company setup from AED 12,900 with 20% off first-year compliance.
Set up your company in the International Free Zone Authority in Dubai with an authorised IFZA Professional Partner. We handle the application, visas and approvals, then keep your books and tax filings in order for the first year.
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IFZA · DUBAI
Setup cost snapshot
from AED
12,900
/ year
- License only (no visa)
AED 12,900
- License + 1 visa
AED 14,900
- License + 3 visas
AED 18,900
- Business activities
Up to 3
ifza SETUP COST
How much does a IFZA company cost?
These are the authority’s published package fees. Your final cost depends on activity, visas and office type — we confirm it with you before anything is paid.
License Only
A Dubai free zone licence for founders who don’t need UAE residency yet.
AED
12,900
/ year
No visa allocation
- Up to 3 activities on one license
- Flexi-desk included
- Fully remote setup
- Upgrade to visas later
- Eligible to apply for a bank account
License + 1 Visa
Your Dubai licence plus a visa allocation for your own UAE residency.
AED
14,900
/ year
1 visa allocation included
- Everything in License Only
- 1 residence visa allocation
- Visa processing quoted per person
- Sponsor your family later
- Same structure on renewal
Fintra service fee: on request
License + 3 Visas
For small teams hiring from day one, with room to grow.
+ AED
18,900
add on
3 visa allocations included
- Everything in License + 1 Visa
- 3 residence visa allocations
- 2-visa option at AED 16,900
- Corporate Tax filing one time
- Visa processing quoted per person
Package fees as published by IFZA and subject to change. Package fees cover visa allocations; visa processing, medical and Emirates ID are charged per person. Final pricing is confirmed in writing before you pay.
Start compliant from day one — and save 20%.
Set up your RAKEZ company with us and add your full first-year accounting and tax compliance for one annual fee. Pay the year upfront and take 20% off
Up to 50 transactions / month · paid annually upfront · year one only
INCLUDED FOR 12 MONTHS
Bookkeeping
Monthly books up to date and reconciled
E-Invoicing ready Invoices
Ready for the UAE e-invoicing rollout.
Corporate Tax registration
Registered with the FTA from the start.
Corporate Tax return filing
Your first annual return prepared and filed.
VAT registration
When you reach, or choose to cross, the threshold.
VAT return filing
Quarterly returns filed on time.
Offer valid for companies newly formed through Fintra Global, for the first 12 months only, on annual upfront payment. Includes up to 50 transactions per month; higher volumes quoted separately. Government and authority fees are not included. Limited availability.
WHAT WE HANDLE
You choose the business. We handle the paperwork.
We prepare and submit your RAKEZ application, keep it moving through approvals, and stay with you after the licence is issued.
Activity & package advice
The right licence and package for what you do.
Application & documents
Prepared, checked and submitted for you.
Licence issuance
We follow up until it’s in your hands.
Visa & Emirates ID
Entry permit, medical and ID coordinated.
Bank account guidance
What banks ask for, prepared in advance.
Year-one compliance
Books, Corporate Tax and VAT from day one.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
IFZA company setup FAQs
How much does it cost to set up a company in IFZA?
IFZA’s published packages start at AED 12,900 a year with no visa, AED 14,900 with one visa, AED 16,900 with two and AED 18,900 with three. Visa processing is charged per person on top, at roughly AED 3,750 each. We confirm your full figure, including our service fee, before you pay anything.
What is the cost of setting up a company in a UAE free zone?
It depends on the free zone, the number of visas and the office type. In IFZA, packages start at AED 12,900 a year without a visa. Use the calculator above for an estimate, and we’ll confirm the exact figure.
How long does IFZA company setup take?
Once documents are complete, an IFZA licence is typically issued within a few working days. Visas take longer because of the entry permit, medical and Emirates ID steps.
Can I set up an IFZA company from outside the UAE?
Yes. IFZA setup can be completed fully remotely, so you don’t need to be in the UAE to get your licence.
Do I need an office in IFZA?
No. Packages include a flexi-desk, which meets the address requirement. You can upgrade to a shared or private office if you need one.
How many activities can I have on an IFZA licence?
Up to three business activities are included on one licence. If you need more, we’ll confirm the extra fee on your quote.
Why set up through an authorised IFZA partner?
IFZA only accepts applications through its authorised Professional Partners. As one, we submit your application directly and handle the follow-up with IFZA for you.
Will I be able to open a bank account?
An IFZA licence makes you eligible to apply for a UAE corporate bank account. Approval is always at the bank’s discretion. We’ll prepare you for what banks typically ask for.
Does my free zone company need to register for Corporate Tax?
Yes. Free zone companies must register for Corporate Tax and file an annual return, even if they qualify for the 0% rate on qualifying income. Our first-year bundle covers the registration and filing.
What is the 20% first-year bundle?
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