License With – 0 Visa
Licence only · upgrade to visas anytime
AED 12,900
- Trade licence & registration
- Upgrade to visas anytime
- Company name reservation
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
FREE ZONE · DUBAI
IFZA Free Zone Business Activities
Dubai's fastest-growing free zone — multi-activity licence, top bank access
5–7 daysSetup time100%OwnershipUp to 4 visasVisas
- 5–7 daysSetup time
- Free ZoneLicence type
- Flexi | PhysicalOffice / facility
- Up to 4 visasVisa eligibility
- StandardApprovals needed
- From AED 12,900Renewal cost
About IFZA
Why IFZA Free Zone
Setting up a company in IFZA Free Zone gives you 100% ownership, a UAE trade licence and the option to sponsor residence visas for yourself and your family. Founders choose IFZA Free Zone when they want a credible UAE address, fast licensing and packages that scale from a solo flexi-desk to a multi-visa office. Importantly, if you are weighing up where to register in the UAE, IFZA Free Zone deserves a close look for its Dubai address and routine renewal process.
Office options in IFZA Free Zone range from virtual office, flexi-desk, office suite or warehouse, so you only pay for the space your visa quota actually needs. In practice, one of the reasons we recommend IFZA Free Zone is its Dubai address, which matters more than most founders realise once the business is running. IFZA Free Zone is located in Dubai Silicon Oasis district, Dubai — adjacent to Meydan and Academic City, and the registrar's processing time for a standard file is around 5 working days.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
To be clear, the figures below for choosing activities for IFZA Free Zone are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. All prices for choosing activities for IFZA Free Zone are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
License With – 1 Visa
1 residence visa · 1-year licence
AED 14,900
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 1 visa eligibility
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
License With – 2 Visa
2 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 16,900
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 2 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
License With – 3 Visa
3 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 18,900
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 3 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
License With – 4 Visa
4 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 20,900
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 4 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-27.
Business activities
Full list of IFZA activities
IFZA licenses trading, service, professional and industrial activities. Search every activity we license across the UAE and see where it is available and what it costs.
Required documents
Documents required
On the ground, gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of choosing activities for IFZA Free Zone.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the countryif applicable
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visaif applicable
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activitiesif applicable
- Attested parent-company papers and a board resolution if the shareholder is a companyif applicable
For companies
- Certificate of incorporation (attested)
- Memorandum & articles of association
- Board resolution approving the UAE company
- Passport copies of shareholders & directors
- Company profile / business plan
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about IFZA. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsDo I need to visit the UAE to set up in IFZA Free Zone?
Day to day, most IFZA Free Zone licences can be issued remotely with scanned documents and a signed power of attorney. You will need to enter the UAE for the medical test and Emirates ID biometrics when your residence visa is processed.
Can I open a UAE bank account with a IFZA Free Zone company?
Yes, IFZA Free Zone companies open accounts with UAE banks every day. Approval depends on the bank's compliance review of your profile, business plan and supporting documents, and GoldenKey prepares the file and introduces you to a suitable bank.
Can I add more activities to my IFZA Free Zone licence later?
Yes. IFZA Free Zone allows activity additions and changes through a licence amendment, which GoldenKey can process in a few working days (Monday to Friday) for a small authority fee.
What is the difference between an FZE and an FZCO in IFZA Free Zone?
An FZE has one shareholder and an FZCO has two or more. Both offer limited liability and 100% foreign ownership, and the fees in IFZA Free Zone are typically the same.
How many visas can I get with a IFZA Free Zone licence?
Visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. IFZA Free Zone packages typically start from a zero-visa option and scale to five or more visas with a physical office, and additional visas can be added later for the per-visa fee shown in our pricing.
Get a free quote
Ready to start your business in IFZA?
Ready to start? Send us a WhatsApp message with your nationality, the activity you have in mind and the number of visas you need, and we will reply shortly with a written quotation for choosing activities for IFZA Free Zone.
Good to know
More about IFZA
Adding activities later
If your business changes direction, IFZA Free Zone allows an activity amendment at any time for a modest authority fee. We process the amendment and update your bank and tax records so every document stays consistent.
Activities that need extra approval
Healthcare, education, legal consultancy, financial services and food require approvals from regulators outside IFZA Free Zone. GoldenKey identifies these at the first consultation so the timeline and cost in your quotation already include them.
Why the UAE
On the ground, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so choosing activities for IFZA Free Zone no longer requires a local partner. Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes choosing activities for IFZA Free Zone a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
In our experience, most of our IFZA Free Zone clients come to us through referrals from other company owners, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. On the ground, because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which documents each of them will ask for on an IFZA Free Zone file. After your IFZA Free Zone licence is issued, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice.
Activity groups you can license
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Construction & ContractingCommercial licence
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Education & TrainingProfessional licence
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Recruitment & HR ServicesProfessional licence
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Event ManagementProfessional licence
Interior Design & Fit-outProfessional licence
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Legal ConsultancyProfessional licence
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Crypto & BlockchainProfessional licence
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Engineering ConsultancyProfessional licence
Architecture & DesignProfessional licence
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Maritime & Ship ServicesCommercial licence
Holding CompanyCommercial licence
