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 Filipinos
Guide for Filipino founders · around 9 hours from Manila
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
Put simply, 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. Day to day, 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. GoldenKey has Filipino customers from Manila, Cebu and Davao, and our consultants understand the documents released in Philippines and how to attest them for the UAE. For Filipino founders, the UAE is around 9 hours from Manila, 4 hours ahead of the UAE, and English is an official language of the Philippines and the working language of the UAE.
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. Popular activities in IFZA Free Zone include trading, services, technology, consultancy and manufacturing, and most of them can be combined on a single licence. GoldenKey has prepared IFZA Free Zone files for Filipino customers in retail, food and beverage, healthcare and hospitality, which means we know which Philippines papers need attestation and which can be submitted as plain copies.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
As a rule, pricing for IFZA Free Zone company formation for Filipinos depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. In practice, the figures below for IFZA Free Zone company formation for Filipinos 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
The document list for IFZA Free Zone company formation for Filipinos is short, and most clients 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
- A passport granted by Philippines with at least six months' validity
- A police clearance certificate from Philippines if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires itif applicable
- Attested parent-company paperwork and a board resolution if the shareholder is a companyif applicable
- Your current residency visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE residentif 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
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 IFZA Free Zone company formation for Filipinos this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the IFZA Free Zone authority and obtains initial approval, typically within one to two working days.
- 3
Document submission and payment
In short, you sign the request and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with IFZA Free Zone and the authority's licence fee is paid. If the authority raises a query on IFZA Free Zone company formation for Filipinos at this stage, we handle it the same day.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
As a rule, once the IFZA Free Zone licence and company documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about IFZA. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsCan I open a UAE bank account with a IFZA Free Zone company?
Yes, IFZA Free Zone companies open accounts with UAE banks every day. Approval depends on the bank's compliance review of your profile, business plan and supporting documents, and GoldenKey prepares the file and introduces you to a suitable bank.
How many visas can I get with a IFZA Free Zone licence?
As a rule, visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. IFZA Free Zone packages typically 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.
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 UAE residence visa is processed.
Can a Filipino citizen own 100% of a company in IFZA Free Zone?
Yes. Filipinos 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 Filipino applicants?
On the ground, processing for Filipinos follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from Philippines that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
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Good to know
More about IFZA
Why the UAE
English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies IFZA Free Zone company formation for Filipinos for international founders. Banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of IFZA Free Zone company formation for Filipinos predictable.
Why GoldenKey
As we tell every client, 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. In practice, because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which documents each of them will ask for on an IFZA Free Zone file. Crucially, 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 Filipinos happen the same day they are ready.
