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 Pakistanis
Guide for Pakistani founders · around 2.5 to 3 hours from Islamabad
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 routine renewal process. 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. Payments between Pakistan and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, Pakistani rupee (PKR) transfers settle quickly and UAE banks are familiar with Pakistani business profiles. Pakistanis are one of the largest communities in the UAE, with well over a million residents, so the IFZA Free Zone authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Pakistani applications every day and process them without hesitation.
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 issued. On the ground, 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. On the ground, many Pakistani business owners run IFZA Free Zone companies alongside an existing business in Pakistan, using the UAE entity for international invoicing and regional sales.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
The figures below for IFZA Free Zone company formation for Pakistanis are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Use the table below to compare packages for IFZA Free Zone company formation for Pakistanis; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
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 Pakistanis; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
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
- A bank statement from your Pakistan bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zonesif applicable
- Attested parent-company supporting documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a companyif applicable
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activitiesif 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
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.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
We submit your preferred trade names to IFZA Free Zone and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to IFZA Free Zone company formation for Pakistanis.
- 3
Document submission and payment
Just as important, you sign the request and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with IFZA Free Zone and the issuing authority's licence fee is paid.
- 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. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for IFZA Free Zone company formation for Pakistanis.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about IFZA. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsCan 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 nine times out of ten, 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 I need to visit the UAE to set up in IFZA Free Zone?
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 handled.
How long does the IFZA Free Zone licence take?
Once your documents are complete, the authority normally issues the licence within 5 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Can a Pakistani citizen own 100% of a company in IFZA Free Zone?
Yes. Pakistanis can own the full share capital of a IFZA Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Pakistanis need a UAE visa before applying for IFZA Free Zone?
No, it does not. You can apply for the licence from Pakistan with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is processed afterwards.
Get a free quote
Ready to start your business in IFZA?
For most clients, message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for IFZA Free Zone company formation for Pakistanis, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Good to know
More about IFZA
Why the UAE
Day to day, the dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for IFZA Free Zone company formation for Pakistanis and makes international pricing simple. Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes IFZA Free Zone company formation for Pakistanis a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
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 Pakistanis. Most of our IFZA Free Zone clients come to us through referrals from other founders, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for IFZA Free Zone company formation for Pakistanis happen the same day they are ready.
