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 Indians
Guide for Indian founders · around 3.5 hours from New Delhi
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 is Dubai's fastest-growing free zone — multi-activity licence, top bank access, and it has become one of the most practical choices for founders who want a UAE licence without a large upfront budget. As we tell every client, 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. GoldenKey has Indian customers from Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru, and our consultants understand the papers issued in India and how to attest them for the UAE. The most common businesses Indians open through GoldenKey are in trading, IT and software, retail and construction, although IFZA Free Zone supports almost any activity.
Part of Dubai's Silicon Oasis technology and innovation ecosystem. 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 issued. Importantly, for Indians, the practical advantages of IFZA Free Zone are the ease of travel between India and the UAE, Hindi, English and most regional languages are widely understood in UAE business circles, and a banking system that processes Indian rupee (INR) transfers daily.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
From day one, all prices for IFZA Free Zone company formation for Indians are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing ahead of payment. The figures below for IFZA Free Zone company formation for Indians 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
Here is what you will need for IFZA Free Zone company formation for Indians; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- A bank statement from your India bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Educational certificates attested by the India authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE residentif applicable
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visaif applicable
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a companyif applicable
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zonesif 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 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.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
In practice, we submit your preferred trade names to IFZA Free Zone and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission. If the authority raises a query on IFZA Free Zone company formation for Indians at this stage, we handle it the same day.
- 3
Document submission and payment
You sign the file and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with IFZA Free Zone and the authority's licence fee is paid.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
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. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for IFZA Free Zone company formation for Indians.
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?
Just as important, 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 residency visa is completed.
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 as a rule 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 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.
Do Indians need a UAE visa before applying for IFZA Free Zone?
No — You can apply for the licence from India with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is completed afterwards.
Can a Indian citizen own 100% of a company in IFZA Free Zone?
Yes. Indians can own the full share capital of a IFZA Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
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Good to know
More about IFZA
Why the UAE
The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for IFZA Free Zone company formation for Indians and makes international pricing simple. Importantly, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from IFZA Free Zone company formation for Indians can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with IFZA Free Zone company formation for Indians, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Most of our IFZA Free Zone customers come to us through referrals from other founders, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. In short, if a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your IFZA Free Zone file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the application sit.
