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Business Setup in International Free Zone Authority

Dubai's value-focused business hub in DDP. 100% foreign ownership, professional / service and more license types, UAE residence visas and bank account assistance — handled end-to-end by GoldenKey from Ajman Free Zone.

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IFZA At a Glance

Key Facts About International Free Zone Authority

LocationDubai, United Arab Emirates
Foreign Ownership100% — no local sponsor required
Tax Position0% on qualifying free zone income; 9% CT above AED 375,000 otherwise; 0% personal income tax
Residence VisasInvestor & employee visas per facility package
License TypesProfessional / Service, Commercial / Trading, Industrial (select) +
Key SectorsConsulting & Services, Trading, Marketing & Media
FacilitiesFlexi-desk, offices, and zone-specific facilities
Capital Repatriation100% of capital & profits
International Free Zone Authority — business setup in the UAE
Overview

Why IFZA in Dubai?

International Free Zone Authority is dubai's value-focused business hub in DDP, positioned in Dubai with a licensing framework built around consulting & services, trading and marketing & media. IFZA's Dubai Digital Park base and aggressive pricing made it one of Dubai's fastest-growing zones.

Like every UAE free zone, IFZA offers 100% foreign ownership, full repatriation of capital and profits, and 0% personal income tax. Qualifying free zone income can benefit from the 0% corporate tax rate under the UAE Corporate Tax regime, while non-qualifying income above AED 375,000 is taxed at 9% — GoldenKey's tax team structures this correctly from day one.

GoldenKey maps your real business model onto IFZA's official activity list, prepares the MOA and application forms, obtains approvals, and delivers a license that banks, landlords and clients accept without question — with a fixed written quote before any commitment.

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Advantages

Why Founders Choose IFZA

Highly competitive license pricing
1,000+ business activities
Fast digital incorporation
Flexi-desk to full office options
Dubai Digital Park (DDP) campus
Popular with international SMEs
Licensing

License Types & Activities

IFZA issues the following license categories. One license can typically carry multiple related activities — we help you select codes that keep banks and future clients comfortable.

  • Professional / Service
  • Commercial / Trading
  • Industrial (select)
  • Holding
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Focus Sectors

Built For These Industries

Consulting & Services

IFZA treats consulting & services as a familiar file; we make it a fast one — documents prepared before submission and a fixed quotation on day one.

Trading

We turn trading in IFZA into a checklist: eligibility confirmed free, documents listed, costs fixed in writing, milestones on WhatsApp.

Marketing & Media

GoldenKey scopes marketing & media within IFZA the way we run all files: decision first, paperwork second, fixed quotation before any payment.

IT Services

Everything it services needs inside IFZA — classification, external approvals and the immigration file — handled by one consultant, one quote.

Holding Companies

For holding companies in IFZA, we start with your revenue model, then match the licence wording and permits to it — quoted fixed, delivered sequenced.

SME Trading

A dedicated consultant structures sme trading for IFZA — approvals sequenced early, banking pre-matched, and every fee itemised upfront.

Simple, Transparent & Hassle-Free

Your IFZA Setup In 5 Steps

1

Consult

We understand your model and compare IFZA with alternatives.

2

Plan

Fixed written quotation — activities, visas and facility locked.

3

Process

MOA, forms, approvals and government submissions handled.

4

Launch

License issued; visas, Emirates ID and bank introduction begin.

5

Support

Renewal calendar, compliance reminders and WhatsApp-first updates.

Get Ready

Documents Required

Prepare these and GoldenKey handles the rest for a smooth, fast-track IFZA setup.

01Passport copies of all shareholders and managers
02Passport-size photograph (white background)
03Three preferred trade names in order of priority
04Brief description of intended business activities
05UAE entry stamp / visa copy (if inside the UAE)
06NOC from current sponsor (only for some cases)
FAQ

IFZA — Questions Answered

License packages in International Free Zone Authority vary with the activity, visa quota and facility you choose. As your consultant, GoldenKey prepares a fixed written quotation with every government fee itemised — the number never changes mid-process, and instalments via Tabby and Tamara are accepted.

Yes. Like all UAE free zones, International Free Zone Authority allows 100% foreign ownership with full repatriation of capital and profits — no local sponsor or Emirati partner is required.

With a complete document pack, most IFZA incorporations complete within 2–7 working days. GoldenKey pre-validates your file before submission to protect that timeline.

Yes — packages include investor and employee visa eligibility depending on the facility you take. We handle entry permits, medicals, Emirates ID and stamping end-to-end.

IFZA is particularly strong for consulting & services companies thanks to its ecosystem, licensing scope and infrastructure. Our advisors compare it against alternative zones so you commit with a full picture.

In most cases, yes — incorporation can proceed remotely with attested documents and digital signatures, and GoldenKey acts as your on-ground team. Some banking steps may later require a short visit.

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