International Free Zone Authority (IFZA), Dubai
Dubai's modular license — pay for exactly the company you need.
What IFZA really offers
IFZA turned company formation into precise engineering: a fixed license core (AED 12,900 + AED 2,050 establishment card) and modular per-visa, per-quota pricing on top. No bundles hiding costs, no paying for capacity you won't use. Our live IFZA calculator reproduces the authority's exact math — visas, extra quota, investor surcharges and change-of-status (included per visa) — so your quote is the real number.
Who it suits
Consultants and agencies scaling headcount predictably, trading companies that want Dubai branding with cost control, founders who distrust bundle pricing, and businesses planning staged growth.
Zone at a glance
IFZA pricing at a glance
| IFZA Fee Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| License Fee (0-visa, fixed) | AED 12,900 |
| Establishment Card (fixed) | AED 2,050 |
| Visa Fee — per visa | AED 4,750 |
| Visa Quota — per unit (visas + extra quota) | AED 2,000 |
| Change of Status — inside UAE, per visa | AED 1,600 |
| Investor Visa — extra per investor visa | AED 1,000 |
Why founders choose IFZA
Transparent modular pricing — license core + per-visa math
Dubai license recognised by banks and gateways
Expandable visa quota at AED 2,000 per unit
Wide activity list across consultancy, trading and services
Up to seven shareholders
Live calculator on our pricing page mirrors authority fees
Business activities
Dubai license recognised by banks and gateways. Full activity mapping is confirmed during consultation so your license matches how you actually invoice — and stays compliant when you add revenue lines later.
Office options
No office required; flexi-desk and office products are available through the authority when presence matters.
Shareholders
Up to seven shareholders, individual or corporate.
Visas & quota
Pure per-unit model: AED 4,750 per visa, AED 2,000 per quota unit (quota = visas + extra headroom you reserve), AED 1,600 change-of-status included per visa, and AED 1,000 surcharge per investor visa. The calculator itemises every line.
What we'll need from you
- Passports for all shareholders
- Photographs
- Trade names
- Activity selection
- Inside-UAE status page if applicable
Setup, step by step
- Day 0Calculator quoteModel your exact visa mix; figure fixed in writing.
- Day 1FilingApplication submitted to IFZA.
- Day 2–4License issuedLicense and establishment card released.
- Week 1–2VisasPermits, status changes, medicals, Emirates ID.
- As you growAdd quotaExtend headroom at AED 2,000 per unit — no package churn.
Advantages
- Most transparent cost model in the market
- Dubai credibility at engineered pricing
- Scales headcount without repackaging
Honest considerations
- Per-visa math exceeds bundle deals at higher headcounts
- Entry core above Northern-Emirates budget zones
IFZA, answered straight
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