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 British nationals
Guide for British founders · around 7 hours from London
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 straightforward renewal process. 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 issued. On the ground, the most common businesses British nationals open through GoldenKey are in consulting, financial services, real estate and education, although IFZA Free Zone supports almost any activity. GoldenKey has British clients from London, Manchester and Birmingham, and our consultants understand the supporting documents issued in United Kingdom and how to attest them for the UAE.
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 business days. Strong track record for UAE bank account approvals. From day one, many British business owners run IFZA Free Zone companies alongside an existing business in United Kingdom, using the UAE entity for international invoicing and regional sales.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Use the table below to compare packages for IFZA Free Zone company formation for British nationals; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. Importantly, the figures below for IFZA Free Zone company formation for British nationals 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
Put simply, gather these supporting documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of IFZA Free Zone company formation for British nationals.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- Educational certificates attested by the United Kingdom authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- A bank statement from your United Kingdom bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A police clearance certificate from United Kingdom if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires itif applicable
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zonesif applicable
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the countryif 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
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. Nothing is submitted for IFZA Free Zone company formation for British nationals until you have reviewed and approved it.
- 3
Document submission and payment
To be clear, 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
Once the IFZA Free Zone licence and company documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for IFZA Free Zone company formation for British nationals.
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?
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 residence visa is handled.
Can I add more activities to my IFZA Free Zone licence later?
Yes. IFZA Free Zone allows activity additions and changes through a licence amendment, which GoldenKey can process in a few working days for a small authority fee.
How many visas can I get with a IFZA Free Zone licence?
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.
Can a British citizen own 100% of a company in IFZA Free Zone?
Yes. British nationals can own the full share capital of a IFZA Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do British nationals need a UAE visa before applying for IFZA Free Zone?
No. You can apply for the licence from United Kingdom with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is processed afterwards.
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Good to know
More about IFZA
Why the UAE
Day to day, 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 British nationals predictable. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from IFZA Free Zone company formation for British nationals can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
On the ground, 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. On the ground, 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 British nationals happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey builds its own CRM and client portal, so you can see the status of your IFZA Free Zone request, download your documents and pay invoices from your phone.
