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 Company Formation for Australians
Guide for Australian founders · around 14 hours from Sydney from Canberra
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
In short, if you are weighing up where to register in the UAE, IFZA Free Zone deserves a close look for its Dubai address and straightforward renewal process. IFZA Free Zone combines Dubai address with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, which is why it suits both first-time company owners and established groups. On the ground, australians are a community of more than 15,000 residents in education, construction, hospitality and sports, so the IFZA Free Zone authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Australian applications every day and process them without hesitation. GoldenKey has Australian customers from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, and our consultants understand the documents granted in Australia and how to attest them for the UAE.
In practice, unlike some zones, IFZA Free Zone does not require a large paid-up capital to be blocked in a bank account before the licence is granted. Just as important, 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. Importantly, australian applicants benefit from the fact that IFZA Free Zone already has many Australian shareholders on its register, so its officers recognise Australia documents and name formats instantly.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Use the table below to compare packages for IFZA Free Zone company formation for Australians; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. The figures below for IFZA Free Zone company formation for Australians are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
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
Explore business activities in IFZA
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
For IFZA Free Zone company formation for Australians the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a companyif applicable
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visaif applicable
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE residentif applicable
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the countryif applicable
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activitiesif applicable
- A police clearance certificate from Australia if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires itif 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
Our process
How IFZA Free Zone works with GoldenKey
- 1
Consultation and activity selection
GoldenKey starts by confirming your activity is available in IFZA Free Zone, then agrees the licence category, visa quota and office option with you in writing. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to IFZA Free Zone company formation for Australians.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the IFZA Free Zone authority and obtains initial approval, usually within one to two working days.
- 3
Document submission and payment
With the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested papers and settles the licence fee with the issuing authority on your behalf. Your portal shows the status of this step for IFZA Free Zone company formation for Australians in real time.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
Once the IFZA Free Zone licence and company documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about IFZA. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsCan 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 business days for a small authority fee.
How many visas can I get with a IFZA Free Zone licence?
On the ground, 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.
Can a IFZA Free Zone company do business on the UAE mainland?
A IFZA Free Zone company can sell to mainland customers through a mainland distributor, invoice services to mainland customers in most cases, and apply for a dual-licence arrangement where the emirate offers one. Direct retail or on-site contracting on the mainland needs a mainland licence.
How long does the process take for Australian applicants?
Processing for Australians follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from Australia that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
Is there a double taxation agreement between Australia and the UAE?
For most clients, the UAE and Australia do not currently have a comprehensive double taxation agreement, so you should plan with a tax adviser in Australia. The UAE itself charges no personal income tax and 9% corporate tax above AED 375,000.
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 IFZA Free Zone company formation for Australians.
Good to know
More about IFZA
Why the UAE
Importantly, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many founders choose it as a base for IFZA Free Zone company formation for Australians. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from IFZA Free Zone company formation for Australians can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
On the ground, you deal with one named consultant from the first call until your IFZA Free Zone licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally. Day to day, we speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for IFZA Free Zone company formation for Australians. GoldenKey's consultants have handled IFZA Free Zone company formation for Australians for traders, consultants, tech business owners and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves fast.
