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 Egyptians
Guide for Egyptian founders · around 3.5 hours from Cairo
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
IFZA Free Zone combines Dubai address with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, which is why it suits both first-time entrepreneurs and established groups. To be clear, 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. From day one, egyptian professionals form the backbone of many UAE engineering, legal and media firms, and Egypt-UAE investment flows are among the highest in the region, which gives Egyptian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their IFZA Free Zone licence is issued. Just as important, the most common businesses Egyptians open through GoldenKey are in consulting, engineering, media and education, although IFZA Free Zone supports almost any activity.
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. Offers both free zone and offshore company structures. Many Egyptian founders run IFZA Free Zone companies alongside an existing business in Egypt, using the UAE entity for international invoicing and regional sales.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
In our experience, all prices for IFZA Free Zone company formation for Egyptians are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. In practice, pricing for IFZA Free Zone company formation for Egyptians 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 2026-10-27.
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
Day to day, the document list for IFZA Free Zone company formation for Egyptians is short, and most customers already have everything on it.
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
- Educational certificates attested by the Egypt authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A bank statement from your Egypt bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the countryif applicable
- A police clearance certificate from Egypt if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires itif 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
In our experience, in the first call we check that IFZA Free Zone lists your activity, settle the licence type and match the visa package and office to what you actually need. If the authority raises a query on IFZA Free Zone company formation for Egyptians at this stage, we handle it the same day.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
Your trade name is reserved with the IFZA Free Zone authority and initial approval is obtained; this stage rarely takes more than two business days.
- 3
Document submission and payment
With the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested documents and settles the licence fee with the authority on your behalf. Your portal shows the status of this step for IFZA Free Zone company formation for Egyptians in real time.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
For most clients, your IFZA Free Zone licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are issued, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about IFZA. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsWhat 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 as a rule the same.
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 business days for a small authority fee.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in IFZA Free Zone?
Crucially, 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 a Egyptian citizen own 100% of a company in IFZA Free Zone?
Absolutely. Egyptians can own the full share capital of a IFZA Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
How long does the process take for Egyptian applicants?
In our experience, processing for Egyptians follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from Egypt that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
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 Egyptians.
Good to know
More about IFZA
Why the UAE
As a rule, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from IFZA Free Zone company formation for Egyptians can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so IFZA Free Zone company formation for Egyptians no longer requires a local partner.
Why GoldenKey
Importantly, every IFZA Free Zone package we quote already includes the licence, registration, the establishment card where applicable and our full assistance, with no hidden add-ons at the end. GoldenKey's consultants have handled IFZA Free Zone company formation for Egyptians for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves promptly. GoldenKey is a licensed business setup consultancy, not a reseller, which means your IFZA Free Zone submission is prepared, checked and submitted by our own team.
