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Compare IFZA setup cost, documents, visas, renewal and banking checks. See the AED 12,900 planning figure, hidden costs and safer UAE alternatives.
Starting Cost
From AED 12,900
Price Confidence
Conflicting public sources
Source Type
Multiple public consultant sources; current written quote required
Last Reviewed
July 2026
Emirate
Dubai
Best For
Multi-sector Business & Entrepreneurship
Visa Options
Up to 6
Setup Time
Package and activity dependent
Key Activities
General Trading, E-commerce, Import & Export, Wholesale Distribution, Technology & IT and more
Final pricing may vary by activity, visa count, office requirement, shareholder structure and authority updates. See our pricing methodology.
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Written by: UAE Freezone Compare Editorial Team |
Last reviewed: July 2026 |
Data sources:Pricing Methodology
Pricing uses available authority material, public package data and internally reviewed evidence; quote-based rows require current confirmation.
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DubaiMulti-sector Business & EntrepreneurshipFrom AED 12,900
AED 11,900 to AED 12,900 published zero-visa Year 1 range
Price status
Conflicting public sources
Visa options
0 visas; visa-inclusive packages are separate
Best for
Dubai-based consultants, service companies, e-commerce founders, light trading businesses and startups that need broad activity coverage, a Dubai address and a package-dependent visa or flexi-desk route.
Banking access
Medium
Setup time
Package and activity dependent
Office requirement
Flexi desk and inclusions vary; confirm the written offer
Source type
Multiple public consultant sources; current written quote required - review source
Dubai-based consultants, service companies, e-commerce founders, light trading businesses and startups that need broad activity coverage, a Dubai address and a package-dependent visa or flexi-desk route.
The Zero-visa public package references configuration matches your activity, visa and facility requirements.
You have compared the current renewal evidence, banking readiness and excluded costs before committing.
Avoid IFZA Free Zone if:
Avoid choosing IFZA only from the headline setup price before confirming activity approval, visa allocation, flexi-desk or office requirement, establishment card, renewal amount, banking documents and any regulated-activity approvals.
You need bank account approval without document, activity and compliance review.
You need mainland trading without checking distributor or mainland-license requirements.
Starting price
AED 11,900 to AED 12,900 published zero-visa Year 1 rangeConflicting public sources
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IFZA Free Zone Cost Table
Cost item
Amount or status
Included?
Notes
Confidence
Source type
Year 1 package
AED 11,900 to AED 12,900 published zero-visa Year 1 range
See package inclusions below
Applies only to the named package and configuration. Confirm the exact activity before payment.
Conflicting public sources
Multiple public consultant sources; current written quote required
Renewal
Quote-based renewal - confirm the current package
Package dependent
Do not assume a promotional Year 1 amount repeats unless the cited source supports the same renewal.
Needs confirmation
Current authority or partner quote required
3-year planning total
Quote-based 3-year total - depends on renewal
Package dependent
Shown only where renewal evidence supports the calculation; otherwise a current renewal quote is required.
Needs confirmation
Depends on confirmed renewal evidence
Office / flexi desk
Flexi desk and inclusions vary; confirm the written offer
Package dependent
Facility allocation can affect visa eligibility, substance and renewal cost.
Conflicting public sources
Multiple public consultant sources; current written quote required
Visa option
0 visas; visa-inclusive packages are separate
Package dependent
Medical, Emirates ID, insurance, establishment card and status change may be separate.
Conflicting public sources
Multiple public consultant sources; current written quote required
Registration / establishment card
See current package inclusions; confirm the itemised invoice
Package dependent
No universal amount is assumed. Confirm authority, immigration and registration components in writing.
Needs confirmation unless listed by the source
Multiple public consultant sources; current written quote required
What Is Included
Published sources describe zero-visa licence packages with differing inclusions.
What Is Not Included
Establishment card, visas, ID, insurance, extras and support unless written as included.
Banking Difficulty
Medium Banks usually review the business activity, shareholder profile, contracts, invoices, website, source of funds and expected transaction flow.
Visa Options
0 visas; visa-inclusive packages are separate Confirm whether allocation means eligibility or an issued visa, then budget establishment card, medical, Emirates ID, status change and insurance separately unless included.
Hidden Costs
Sources disagree on price and inclusions. Request an itemised current quote; neither endpoint is an official IFZA tariff.
Setup Timeline
License processing and visa steps depend on the selected package, activity approval, document readiness, facility route, immigration checks and the relevant authority or bank review. Confirm current timing before relying on any setup plan.
Documents Required
Passport copy and contact details
Shareholder and manager information
Business activity description
Proof of address, CV or business plan if requested
No. Figures are indicative and may change based on business activity, visa count, office requirement, shareholder structure, authority approval, and free zone updates. Request the current verified quote before committing.
Can IFZA Free Zone support my activity?
Activity eligibility depends on the authority activity list and approval process. Check the exact activity name before paying setup fees.
Will a bank account be easy?
Banking depends on activity risk, documents, shareholder profile, contracts, invoices and expected transactions. No free zone can guarantee approval.
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Our free zone guides are prepared by the UAE Freezone Compare Editorial Team and reviewed using public authority information, official package pages, available fee schedules, partner quotations, and manual research. Prices may change depending on activity, visa count, office requirement, shareholder structure, and authority approval. Reviewed by UAE Business Setup Research Team. Last reviewed: July 2026. Price confidence: Conflicting public sources. Source type: Multiple public consultant sources; current written quote required. View our pricing and ranking methodology or report outdated information.
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Compare IFZA with Dubai and low-cost alternatives
IFZA searches often overlap with Meydan, RAKEZ, SPC and Ajman intent. Use these UFZC pages to compare current route fit, total cost assumptions and bank-readiness before requesting a quote.
IFZA is a common Dubai free-zone shortlist option, but the right package depends on activity approval, visas, office route, renewal exposure, banking readiness and the current authority quote.
When is IFZA a strong fit?
IFZA can be a strong fit for service, consulting, trading and holding-style businesses that want a Dubai free-zone route, flexible package planning and a quote that can be compared against alternatives such as Meydan, SPC, Ajman and RAKEZ.
What should I verify before choosing IFZA?
Verify the exact activity, package inclusions, visa allocation, flexi-desk or office requirement, establishment card, renewal amount, compliance documents and banking profile before relying on the headline setup price.
Is IFZA banking guaranteed?
No. Bank account approval depends on the bank, business activity, shareholder profile, source-of-funds evidence, contracts, invoices, website, expected transactions and compliance review. Treat any banking support as preparation, not approval.
This profile keeps cost, visa, banking and timing guidance cautious because IFZA setup terms can change by activity, package, office or facility route, regulatory review and current authority quote.
Use these links to verify package scope before payment. UFZC remains independent and is not an authority, bank, law firm, tax adviser or immigration adviser.
Pricing Evidence & Source Notes
Use this profile as a planning guide, not a final invoice. Confirm the current package, activity wording, visas, office or flexi-desk requirement and renewal amount before payment.
Free Zone
Package
Year 1 Cost
Renewal Cost
3-Year Total
Visa Option
Office / Flexi Requirement
Year 1 Confidence
Source Type
Conflict Status
Last Reviewed
IFZA
Zero-visa public package references
AED 11,900 to AED 12,900 published zero-visa Year 1 range Confidence: Conflicting public sources
Quote-based renewal - confirm the current package Confidence: Needs confirmation
Quote-based 3-year total - depends on renewal Confidence: Needs confirmation
0 visas; visa-inclusive packages are separate
Flexi desk and inclusions vary; confirm the written offer
Conflicting public sources
Multiple public consultant sources; current written quote required
Conflicting public sources - confirm current package
July 2026
What is included
Published sources describe zero-visa licence packages with differing inclusions.
What is not included
Establishment card, visas, ID, insurance, extras and support unless written as included.
Hidden-cost risk
Sources disagree on price and inclusions. Request an itemised current quote; neither endpoint is an official IFZA tariff.
Banking difficulty
Medium
Best fit
Dubai-based consultants, service companies, e-commerce founders and startups.
Compare Before Choosing
Shortlist this profile against the other common options before choosing on headline price alone. The three-way guide compares DMCC, IFZA and RAKEZ on cost exposure, visa planning, banking readiness and fit by setup scenario.
Prices can change based on free zone authority updates, activity selection, visa count, office or flexi-desk requirement, shareholder structure, establishment card, immigration file, medical test, Emirates ID, insurance, banking support and consultant service fees. Always request a current quote before payment. View methodology or compare all rows in the UAE Free Zone Cost Index.
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