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 UAE nationals and residents
Guide for Emirati founders · no flight required from Abu Dhabi
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
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. 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 business owners who want a UAE licence without a large upfront budget. UAE nationals and residents are local founders and existing residents who want a second business, a free zone licence or an offshore holding structure, so the IFZA Free Zone authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Emirati applications every day and process them without hesitation. existing residents can generally set up faster because Emirates ID and local address proof are already in place, which gives Emirati entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their IFZA Free Zone licence is issued.
From day one, one of the reasons we recommend IFZA Free Zone is its Dubai address, which matters more than most entrepreneurs realise once the business is running. As we tell every client, part of Dubai's Silicon Oasis technology and innovation ecosystem. Emirati applicants benefit from the fact that IFZA Free Zone already has many Emirati shareholders on its register, so its officers recognise United Arab Emirates documents and name formats instantly.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Pricing for IFZA Free Zone company formation for UAE nationals and residents depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. The figures below for IFZA Free Zone company formation for UAE nationals and residents 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 UAE nationals and residents 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 passport issued by United Arab Emirates with at least six months' validity
- Educational certificates attested by the United Arab Emirates 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
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the countryif applicable
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a companyif 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. Your portal shows the status of this step for IFZA Free Zone company formation for UAE nationals and residents in real time.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
As we tell every client, we submit your preferred trade names to IFZA Free Zone and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission.
- 3
Document submission and payment
You sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with IFZA Free Zone and the licensing authority's licence fee is paid. For IFZA Free Zone company formation for UAE nationals and residents, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
Once the IFZA Free Zone licence and company supporting 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 FAQsHow long does the IFZA Free Zone licence take?
Once your supporting documents are complete, the authority in most cases issues the licence within 5 working days (Monday to Friday). Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
How many visas can I get with a IFZA Free Zone licence?
As we tell every client, 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 released 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 residence visa is completed.
Do UAE nationals and residents need a UAE visa before applying for IFZA Free Zone?
No. You can apply for the licence from United Arab Emirates with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is handled afterwards.
Can a Emirati citizen own 100% of a company in IFZA Free Zone?
Absolutely. UAE nationals and residents can own the full share capital of a IFZA Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Get a free quote
Ready to start your business in IFZA?
Ready to start? Send us a WhatsApp message with your nationality, the activity you have in mind and the number of visas you need, and we will reply shortly with a written quotation for IFZA Free Zone company formation for UAE nationals and residents.
Good to know
More about IFZA
Why the UAE
Importantly, the dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for IFZA Free Zone company formation for UAE nationals and residents and makes international pricing simple. Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes IFZA Free Zone company formation for UAE nationals and residents a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
From day one, our quotations for IFZA Free Zone company formation for UAE nationals and residents list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before a single dirham changes hands anything. For most clients, 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. From day one, most of our IFZA Free Zone clients come to us through referrals from other company owners, and for that reason we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing.
