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Pharmaceutical & Medical Supplies in IFZA Free Zone

Importing and distributing medicines, medical devices and healthcare consumables

Importantly, setting up a company in IFZA Free Zone gives you 100% ownership, a UAE trade licence and the option to sponsor residence visas for yourself and your family. 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. GoldenKey has licensed pharmaceutical trading company businesses for clients in IFZA Free Zone and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later. Typical examples of this activity include medical device distribution, pharmacy supply, consumables trading and medical equipment, which can for most applicants sit together on one IFZA Free Zone licence.

Why IFZA Free Zone

In short, over 30,000 active companies registered. In our experience, one of the reasons we suggest IFZA Free Zone is its Dubai address, which matters more than most founders realise once the business is running. GoldenKey has licensed pharmaceutical & medical supplies in IFZA Free Zone for customers ranging from solo entrepreneurs to groups opening a regional branch, so we know which sub-activities to list.

How IFZA Free Zone works with GoldenKey

  1. Step 1: Consultation and activity selection
    Step 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. For pharmaceutical & medical supplies in IFZA Free Zone this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.

  2. Step 2: Name reservation and initial approval
    Step 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 working days (Monday to Friday).

  3. Step 3: Document submission and payment
    Step 3

    Document submission and payment

    As we tell every client, you sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with IFZA Free Zone and the registrar's licence fee is paid. We keep a written record of this step so your file for pharmaceutical & medical supplies in IFZA Free Zone is audit-ready.

  4. Step 4: Licence issued and next steps
    Step 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.

Documents required

The document list for pharmaceutical & medical supplies in IFZA Free Zone is short, and most clients already have everything on it.

  • A passport-size photograph on a white background
  • Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
  • Pharmacist licence
  • Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
  • Attested parent-company papers and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
  • A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa

Pricing

Just as important, pricing for pharmaceutical & medical supplies in IFZA Free Zone depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. In short, all prices for pharmaceutical & medical supplies in IFZA Free Zone are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.

Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.

Why the UAE

Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so pharmaceutical & medical supplies in IFZA Free Zone no longer requires a local partner. The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, and that is why so many business owners choose it as a base for pharmaceutical & medical supplies in IFZA Free Zone.

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 pharmaceutical & medical supplies in IFZA Free Zone. In short, our quotations for pharmaceutical & medical supplies in IFZA Free Zone list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. Crucially, we will tell you plainly if IFZA Free Zone is not the right choice for your plan and point you to a better option, even when that option costs less.

Importantly, start your IFZA Free Zone journey with a free consultation: share a few details about your business and we will map out the fastest route to your licence.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in IFZA Free Zone?

Most IFZA Free Zone licences can be granted remotely with scanned paperwork 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 completed.

How long does the IFZA Free Zone licence take?

Once your documents are complete, the registrar normally issues the licence within 5 business days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.

What 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.

Which licence type covers pharmaceutical & medical supplies?

From day one, pharmaceutical & Medical Supplies is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.

What approvals does pharmaceutical & medical supplies need?

To be clear, mOHAP and DHA or DOH. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.

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