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
Printing & Packaging in IFZA Free Zone
Commercial printing, signage, labels and packaging production
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
An IFZA Free Zone company can be owned entirely by foreign nationals, needs no local sponsor and can start trading internationally as soon as the licence is granted. 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. From day one, printing & Packaging in IFZA Free Zone means commercial printing, signage, labels and packaging production, and it is licensed as an industrial activity. For most clients, typical examples of this activity include digital printing, signage, label printing and packaging manufacturing, which can typically sit together on one IFZA Free Zone licence.
IFZA Free Zone is located in Dubai Silicon Oasis district, Dubai — adjacent to Meydan and Academic City, and the authority's processing time for a standard file is around 5 working days. 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. IFZA Free Zone is a sensible home for printing & packaging because commercial printing, signage, labels and packaging production is a well-understood activity there and the approvals are routine.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
All prices for printing & packaging in IFZA Free Zone are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before a single dirham changes hands. On the ground, pricing for printing & packaging in IFZA Free Zone 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
As a rule, gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of printing & packaging in IFZA Free Zone.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- Unit layout
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- Attested parent-company papers and a board resolution if the shareholder is a companyif applicable
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activitiesif 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
As a rule, 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
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 printing & packaging in IFZA Free Zone.
- 3
Document submission and payment
You sign the application 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
IFZA Free Zone issues the licence, incorporation certificate and lease; from there we open the establishment card, process visas and arrange your bank introduction. If the authority raises a query on printing & packaging in IFZA Free Zone at this stage, we handle it the same day.
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?
Crucially, most IFZA Free Zone licences can be issued remotely with scanned supporting 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 processed.
How long does the IFZA Free Zone licence take?
Once your documents are complete, the licensing authority usually issues the licence within 5 working 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 usually the same.
What approvals does printing & packaging need?
As we tell every client, civil defence; National Media Council for publishing print. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
Which licence type covers printing & packaging?
Printing & Packaging is classified as a industrial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
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Good to know
More about IFZA
Why the UAE
The UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for printing & packaging in IFZA Free Zone. From day one, the dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for printing & packaging in IFZA Free Zone and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
Our quotations for printing & packaging in IFZA Free Zone list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before a single dirham changes hands anything. From day one, you deal with one named consultant from the first call until your IFZA Free Zone licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally. Just as important, 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.
