IFZA (International Free Zone Authority) — Quick Facts 2026
| 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 | 3-5 business days |
| 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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IFZA (International Free Zone Authority) may be relevant when the best-fit profile is: Entrepreneurs, consultants, and SMEs seeking the best-value Dubai free zone licence with fast setup. Starting cost is shown as From AED 12,900 with price status: Needs confirmation. Visa options: Up to 6. Office requirement: Office or flexi-desk requirements depend on package type, activity and visa allocation. Verify the current requirement before choosing a package. Final activity wording, renewal exposure, government fees, banking readiness and any visa or office add-ons should be confirmed before payment.
Quick verdict: Shortlist IFZA (International Free Zone Authority) only after the named package, renewal, visa, office and banking checks match your activity, shareholder profile and budget. Request a current written quote before payment because authority packages, government fees and add-ons can change.
| Emirate | Dubai |
|---|---|
| Starting cost | From AED 12,900 |
| Price status | Needs confirmation |
| Visa options | Up to 6 |
| Best for | Entrepreneurs, consultants, and SMEs seeking the best-value Dubai free zone licence with fast setup. |
| Banking access | Medium - depends on activity, documents and bank profile |
| Setup time | 3-5 business days |
| Office requirement | Office or flexi-desk requirements depend on package type, activity and visa allocation. Verify the current requirement before choosing a package. |
| Last reviewed | August 2026 |
| Content reviewed | July 2026 |
| Price evidence reviewed | August 2026 |
| CTA | Request current verified quote |
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Starting price
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| Cost item | Estimated amount | Included? | Notes | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| License fee | From AED 12,900 | Package dependent | Confirm activity and package scope before payment. | Needs confirmation |
| Registration fee | Indicative or bundled | Varies | May be bundled into year-one setup offers. | Quote-based |
| Establishment card | Indicative | Often separate | Required for most visa processing routes. | Quote-based |
| Flexi desk / office | Package dependent | Varies | Office allocation can affect visa options and renewals. | Needs confirmation |
| Investor or employee visa | Current quote required | Usually separate | Medical, Emirates ID, insurance and status change may apply. Confirm the current visa route and authority/government components before payment. | Quote-based |
| Renewal fee | Current renewal quote required | No | Do not assume renewal equals the first-year license fee unless the authority or supporting evidence confirms it. | Quote-based |
Medium - depends on activity, documents and bank profile. Banks usually review the business activity, shareholder profile, contracts, invoices, website, source of funds and expected transaction flow.
Investor and employee visa availability depends on the license package, office allocation and free zone quota. Calculate medical, Emirates ID, status change and insurance costs before comparing zones.
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.
IFZA, RAKEZ, SHAMS, SPC Free Zone, and Meydan Free Zone are common alternatives to benchmark.
| Is the listed price final? | 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. |
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| Can IFZA (International Free Zone Authority) 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. |
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.
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All prices are indicative. Confirm current pricing with the free zone authority before making decisions. Not financial or legal advice.
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 range; visa-inclusive totals require current itemised quote | AED 18,900–22,400 (Starter 1-visa: licence AED 12,900 + establishment card AED 3,000 + residence visa AED 3,000–4,500 all-in; Emirates ID AED 370 + medical AED 300–500 included in visa cost) 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-visa public package range; one-visa and all-in totals require current written quote | 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 | Public sources disagree on headline, visa-inclusive and all-in IFZA package totals. UAE Freezone Compare therefore shows only the zero-visa planning range and keeps renewal, one-visa and complete all-in totals quote-based until an itemised current quote is reviewed. |
| Banking difficulty | Medium |
| Best fit | Dubai-based consultants, service companies, e-commerce founders and startups. |
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.
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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. Last reviewed July 2026. Always request a current quote before payment. View methodology or compare all rows in the UAE Free Zone Cost Index.
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