Start your entrepreneurial journey with IFZA—one of Dubai's most accessible and affordable free zones. Whether you're a startup, consultant, or international investor, IFZA offers flexible solutions to launch and grow your business with minimal hassle. This guide covers everything you need to know about IFZA licenses, setup process, costs, timelines, required documents, visa benefits, and banking options.
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Shams Free Zone offers different license types based on your business activity, operational needs, and future growth plans.
For businesses involved in buying, selling, and trading goods. This is ideal if you're running a retail store, wholesale business, or import/export operation.
For businesses providing professional consultancy and multiple types of services, for example technical, lifestyle and similar types of services.
Foreign incorporated companies may also register a branch through IFZA.
IFZA Free Zone gives entrepreneurs, startups, consultants, and international investors a flexible and cost-effective way to establish a company in Dubai.
You can fully own your IFZA company without needing a local partner or sponsor, giving you complete control over your business, profits, and operations.
IFZA offers competitive license packages for startups, SMEs, consultants, and international businesses, making it easier to launch in Dubai with manageable setup costs.
IFZA supports a broad selection of approved activities, including trading, consultancy, services, e-commerce, management, technology, and professional business activities.
IFZA company formation allows investors to choose license packages with or without visa eligibility, depending on their residency, staffing, and business expansion needs.
Setting up in IFZA gives your company a Dubai-based free zone presence, which helps build credibility with clients, suppliers, banks, and international partners.
IFZA offers a streamlined registration process with clear documentation, flexible license options, and professional support for company setup, renewals, visas, and related services.
Business Setup PRO supports you through every step of your IFZA Free Zone company formation — from license application and documentation to visa processing and ongoing compliance.
Launch your IFZA Free Zone business the right way. We handle business activity selection, legal structure planning, trade name registration, license applications, document preparation, and government approvals—giving you peace of mind and a smooth path to success.
Keep your IFZA Free Zone company compliant with timely license renewal support. We manage the entire renewal process, handle required documents, and provide fee guidance to avoid delays or business interruptions.
Our PRO services support all essential government and IFZA Free Zone procedures, including visa processing, immigration card coordination, document clearance, approvals, and compliance-related requirements.
Opening a UAE corporate bank account is easier when you're well-prepared. We help you review your documents, shape your business profile, choose the right bank, and support your application every step of the way — so you can get approved faster.
Setting up a company in IFZA Free Zone is straightforward and investor-friendly. From selecting your business activity to receiving your license, the process can usually be completed remotely with clear documentation, while visa processing follows after company registration and immigration approvals.
Select the approved IFZA business activity that matches your operations, such as consultancy, trading, services, e-commerce, technology, or management.
Choose the most suitable IFZA license category, such as commercial, professional, consultancy, service, general trading, or industrial license.
Confirm whether you are setting up as an individual shareholder, corporate shareholder, branch, or multi-shareholder company based on your ownership plan.
Select an IFZA package based on your visa allocation, workspace requirements, shareholder needs, and expected business growth.
Submit your preferred company name for review and approval, ensuring it meets UAE naming rules and IFZA registration requirements.
Gather the required documents, such as passport copy, passport-size photo, contact details, residence visa or entry stamp if applicable, and corporate documents for company shareholders.
Complete and submit the IFZA company formation application with your selected activity, shareholders, license type, package, and supporting documents.
IFZA reviews the application, verifies the documents, and issues the initial approval once the information meets the required compliance checks.
Make the required payment for your selected IFZA license package, visa allocation, and any additional services requested during setup.
Once approved, you receive your IFZA trade license and company documents. You can then proceed with visa applications, bank account support, and business operations.
IFZA Free Zone license fees start from AED 12,900 including registration address with 3 business activities under the same license category:
| Type of license | Visa Eligibility | License cost first year | License Renewal fee |
|---|---|---|
| ZERO visa package | AED 12,900 | AED 12,900 |
| 1 visa package | AED 14,900 | AED 14,900 |
| 2 visas package | AED 16,900 | AED 16,900 |
| 3 visas package | AED 18,900 | AED 18,900 |
| 4 visas Package | AED 20,900 | AED 20,900 |
In a short consultation, we help you understand the best UAE setup option for your activity, ownership goals, visa needs, and budget before you move forward.
Understand whether mainland, free zone, or offshore is better for your business activity.
Know the expected license fees, visa costs, documents, and setup requirements before you begin.
Leave the call with a clear direction on what to prepare and how to move forward confidently.
Clear answers to the most common questions about IFZA Free Zone company formation, license options, visas, documentation, costs, and renewals.
The cost of IFZA company formation depends on your selected license type, business activity, visa allocation, and office package. Zero-visa packages are usually more affordable, while visa-inclusive packages cost more.
IFZA company setup is usually completed within a few working days once all documents are submitted and approved. Visa processing, Emirates ID, and medical formalities may take additional time.
Yes, IFZA allows 100% foreign ownership. Investors can fully own their company without needing a UAE national sponsor or local partner.
The basic documents usually include passport copy, passport-size photo, contact details, visa copy or entry stamp if applicable, and completed application forms. Corporate shareholders may need additional company documents.
Yes, IFZA offers license packages with visa eligibility. You can choose a package based on the number of investor or employee visas required for your business.
IFZA generally offers company setup without a high paid-up capital requirement, making it suitable for startups, consultants, and small business owners.
IFZA supports a wide range of approved activities, including trading, consultancy, services, e-commerce, management, technology, marketing, and professional business activities.
IFZA offers flexible office and desk solutions depending on your license and visa requirements. Many businesses begin with a cost-effective workspace option and upgrade later as they grow.
Yes, an IFZA company can apply for a UAE corporate bank account after the license is issued. Bank approval depends on the business activity, shareholder profile, documents, and compliance review.
IFZA licenses are renewed annually. Renewal usually requires payment of the renewal fees, updated company records if needed, and settlement of any outstanding visa or administrative requirements.
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