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
E-commerce in IFZA Free Zone
Selling physical or digital products online through your own store or marketplaces such as Amazon.ae and Noon
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
If you are weighing up where to register in the UAE, IFZA Free Zone deserves a close look for its Dubai address and uncomplicated renewal process. An IFZA Free Zone company can be owned entirely by foreign nationals, needs no local sponsor and can start trading internationally as soon as the licence is issued. E-commerce in IFZA Free Zone means selling physical or digital products online through your own store or marketplaces such as Amazon.ae and Noon, and it is licensed as a commercial activity. GoldenKey has licensed e-commerce business businesses for clients in IFZA Free Zone and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later.
Put simply, over 30,000 active companies registered. IFZA Free Zone is located in Dubai Silicon Oasis district, Dubai — adjacent to Meydan and Academic City, and the issuing authority's processing time for a standard file is around 5 working days. GoldenKey has licensed e-commerce in IFZA Free Zone for clients ranging from solo company owners to groups opening a regional branch, so we know which sub-activities to list.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
For most clients, the figures below for e-commerce in IFZA Free Zone are updated by GoldenKey whenever the issuing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Just as important, pricing for e-commerce in IFZA Free Zone depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
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 2026-10-28.
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 e-commerce in IFZA Free Zone the authority asks for the following supporting 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
- Website or store URL (can be in progress)
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visaif applicable
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the countryif applicable
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE residentif 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
Importantly, we confirm that your activity is available in IFZA Free Zone, choose the licence type and agree the visa package and office option that match your plan. If the authority raises a query on e-commerce in IFZA Free Zone at this stage, we handle it the same day.
- 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 business days.
- 3
Document submission and payment
With the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested paperwork and settles the licence fee with the authority on your behalf. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for e-commerce in IFZA Free Zone.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
IFZA Free Zone issues the licence, incorporation certificate and lease; from there we open the establishment card, process visas and arrange your bank introduction.
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?
As a rule, most IFZA Free Zone licences can be issued remotely with scanned supporting 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.
How long does the IFZA Free Zone licence take?
Once your documents are complete, the authority normally issues the licence within 5 business days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
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 clients 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.
Which licence type covers e-commerce?
E-commerce is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
What approvals does e-commerce need?
Payment gateway onboarding needs a UAE bank account and the trade licence. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
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Good to know
More about IFZA
Why the UAE
Crucially, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from e-commerce in IFZA Free Zone can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. The UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for e-commerce in IFZA Free Zone.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with e-commerce in IFZA Free Zone, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. GoldenKey's consultants have handled e-commerce in IFZA Free Zone for traders, consultants, tech company owners and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves fast. For most clients, our quotations for e-commerce in IFZA Free Zone list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
