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 Visa Packages
Dubai's fastest-growing free zone — multi-activity licence, top bank access
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
To be clear, 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 company owners who want a UAE licence without a large upfront budget. IFZA Free Zone issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Dubai, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week.
Popular activities in IFZA Free Zone include trading, services, technology, consultancy and manufacturing, and most of them can be combined on a single licence. As a rule, part of Dubai's Silicon Oasis technology and innovation ecosystem. In short, the authority permits Free Zone Establishment (FZE), Free Zone Company (FZCO) and Branch, which covers solo founders, partnerships and overseas groups opening a UAE branch.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Put simply, the figures below for residence visas through IFZA Free Zone are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Pricing for residence visas through 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
For residence visas through IFZA Free Zone the authority asks for the following paperwork, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- Your current residency visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE residentif applicable
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a companyif 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
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 granted 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.
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 typically the same.
Can 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 papers, and GoldenKey prepares the file and introduces you to a suitable bank.
Can I add more activities to my IFZA Free Zone licence later?
It can. IFZA Free Zone allows activity additions and changes through a licence amendment, which GoldenKey can process in a few business days for a small authority fee.
Is an audit required for a IFZA Free Zone company?
From day one, requirements vary by zone and by company size. GoldenKey will confirm the current IFZA Free Zone rule when we prepare your quotation, and we provide bookkeeping if you need accounts in any case for corporate tax.
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Ready to start your business in IFZA?
Message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for residence visas through IFZA Free Zone, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Good to know
More about IFZA
The visa process after the licence
To be clear, once your IFZA Free Zone licence is released we open the establishment card, apply for the entry permit, change your status inside the UAE if you are already here, book the medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics, and submit for stamping. Family visas follow once your own residence visa is active.
Validity and renewal
Residence visas issued through IFZA Free Zone are valid for two years and renewed with a fresh medical test. GoldenKey tracks the expiry dates on your file and starts renewals early so nobody on your team is caught out.
Why the UAE
For most clients, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes residence visas through IFZA Free Zone a route to relocation as well as a business decision. The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for residence visas through IFZA Free Zone and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey builds its own CRM and client portal, so you can see the status of your IFZA Free Zone application, download your documents and pay invoices from your phone. Put simply, 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. 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.
Timeline
Most delays in residence visas through IFZA Free Zone come from missing documents rather than slow authorities, so we front-load the paperwork.
- Day 0Importantly, quotation approved, documents collected and checked by GoldenKey.
- Day 1–2Put simply, trade name reserved and initial approval requested for residence visas through IFZA Free Zone.
- Day 2–7Authority review and issue of the licence; we chase any query the same day.
- Week 2–3In short, establishment card, visa entry permit, medical test and Emirates ID; bank introduction in parallel.
