Dubai · IFZA (International Free Zone Authority) Dubai · all zones
IFZA
Premium business setup solutions through a global network of Professional Partners, driving Foreign Direct Investment and supporting Dubai’s economic vision ifza.com.
remote setup
official price list
0% tax possible as QFZP
tier 1
FZCOBranch
Licence-only total
total not yet confirmed
the one total model is not live, so each proven price is shown on its own
One-visa total
total not yet confirmed
the one total model is not live, so each proven price is shown on its own
Minimum share capital
not yet confirmed
No
Typical days to licence
not yet confirmed
unproven or unpublished
Packages, as published
Official rows come from the authority's own list. A row marked agent comes from a reseller because the authority does not publish that package, and it can contain a margin.
| Package | Licence | Visas | Workspace | Setup | Renewal | Kind | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Zero Visa LicenseOfficial IFZA price list September 2024, standard price inclusive of VAT; renewal same as setup per terms | Commercial (Trading) License & Professional (Service & Consultancy) License | n/a | not stated | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | official | arnifi-prod-be-assets.s3.me-south-1.amazonaws.com |
| 1-Year 1 Visa LicenseOfficial IFZA price list September 2024, standard price inclusive of VAT; renewal same as setup per terms | Commercial (Trading) License & Professional (Service & Consultancy) License | n/a | not stated | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | official | arnifi-prod-be-assets.s3.me-south-1.amazonaws.com |
| 1-Year 2 Visa LicenseOfficial IFZA price list September 2024, standard price inclusive of VAT; renewal same as setup per terms | Commercial (Trading) License & Professional (Service & Consultancy) License | n/a | not stated | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | official | arnifi-prod-be-assets.s3.me-south-1.amazonaws.com |
| 1-Year 3 Visa LicenseOfficial IFZA price list September 2024, standard price inclusive of VAT; renewal same as setup per terms | Commercial (Trading) License & Professional (Service & Consultancy) License | n/a | not stated | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | official | arnifi-prod-be-assets.s3.me-south-1.amazonaws.com |
| 1-Year 4 Visa LicenseOfficial IFZA price list September 2024, standard price inclusive of VAT; renewal same as setup per terms | Commercial (Trading) License & Professional (Service & Consultancy) License | n/a | not stated | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | official | arnifi-prod-be-assets.s3.me-south-1.amazonaws.com |
| 2-Year Zero Visa License (15% discount)Official IFZA price list September 2024, discounted price for 2-year license; renewal after 2 years at same discounted price per terms | Commercial (Trading) License & Professional (Service & Consultancy) License | n/a | not stated | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | official | arnifi-prod-be-assets.s3.me-south-1.amazonaws.com |
| 2-Year 1 Visa License (15% discount)Official IFZA price list September 2024, discounted price for 2-year license; renewal after 2 years at same discounted price per terms | Commercial (Trading) License & Professional (Service & Consultancy) License | n/a | not stated | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | official | arnifi-prod-be-assets.s3.me-south-1.amazonaws.com |
| 2-Year 2 Visa License (15% discount)Official IFZA price list September 2024, discounted price for 2-year license; renewal after 2 years at same discounted price per terms | Commercial (Trading) License & Professional (Service & Consultancy) License | n/a | not stated | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | official | arnifi-prod-be-assets.s3.me-south-1.amazonaws.com |
| 2-Year 3 Visa License (15% discount)Official IFZA price list September 2024, discounted price for 2-year license; renewal after 2 years at same discounted price per terms | Commercial (Trading) License & Professional (Service & Consultancy) License | n/a | not stated | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | official | arnifi-prod-be-assets.s3.me-south-1.amazonaws.com |
| 2-Year 4 Visa License (15% discount)Official IFZA price list September 2024, discounted price for 2-year license; renewal after 2 years at same discounted price per terms | Commercial (Trading) License & Professional (Service & Consultancy) License | n/a | not stated | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | official | arnifi-prod-be-assets.s3.me-south-1.amazonaws.com |
| 3-Year Zero Visa License (20% discount)Official IFZA price list September 2024, discounted price for 3-year license; renewal after 3 years at same discounted price per terms | Commercial (Trading) License & Professional (Service & Consultancy) License | n/a | not stated | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | official | arnifi-prod-be-assets.s3.me-south-1.amazonaws.com |
| 3-Year 1 Visa License (20% discount)Official IFZA price list September 2024, discounted price for 3-year license; renewal after 3 years at same discounted price per terms | Commercial (Trading) License & Professional (Service & Consultancy) License | n/a | not stated | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | official | arnifi-prod-be-assets.s3.me-south-1.amazonaws.com |
| 3-Year 2 Visa License (20% discount)Official IFZA price list September 2024, discounted price for 3-year license; renewal after 3 years at same discounted price per terms | Commercial (Trading) License & Professional (Service & Consultancy) License | n/a | not stated | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | official | arnifi-prod-be-assets.s3.me-south-1.amazonaws.com |
| 3-Year 3 Visa License (20% discount)Official IFZA price list September 2024, discounted price for 3-year license; renewal after 3 years at same discounted price per terms | Commercial (Trading) License & Professional (Service & Consultancy) License | n/a | not stated | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | official | arnifi-prod-be-assets.s3.me-south-1.amazonaws.com |
| 3-Year 4 Visa License (20% discount)Official IFZA price list September 2024, discounted price for 3-year license; renewal after 3 years at same discounted price per terms | Commercial (Trading) License & Professional (Service & Consultancy) License | n/a | not stated | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | official | arnifi-prod-be-assets.s3.me-south-1.amazonaws.com |
| 5-Year Zero Visa License (30% discount)Official IFZA price list September 2024, discounted price for 5-year license; renewal after 5 years at same discounted price per terms | Commercial (Trading) License & Professional (Service & Consultancy) License | n/a | not stated | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | official | arnifi-prod-be-assets.s3.me-south-1.amazonaws.com |
| 5-Year 1 Visa License (30% discount)Official IFZA price list September 2024, discounted price for 5-year license; renewal after 5 years at same discounted price per terms | Commercial (Trading) License & Professional (Service & Consultancy) License | n/a | not stated | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | official | arnifi-prod-be-assets.s3.me-south-1.amazonaws.com |
| 5-Year 2 Visa License (30% discount)Official IFZA price list September 2024, discounted price for 5-year license; renewal after 5 years at same discounted price per terms | Commercial (Trading) License & Professional (Service & Consultancy) License | n/a | not stated | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | official | arnifi-prod-be-assets.s3.me-south-1.amazonaws.com |
| 5-Year 3 Visa License (30% discount)Official IFZA price list September 2024, discounted price for 5-year license; renewal after 5 years at same discounted price per terms | Commercial (Trading) License & Professional (Service & Consultancy) License | n/a | not stated | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | official | arnifi-prod-be-assets.s3.me-south-1.amazonaws.com |
| 5-Year 4 Visa License (30% discount)Official IFZA price list September 2024, discounted price for 5-year license; renewal after 5 years at same discounted price per terms | Commercial (Trading) License & Professional (Service & Consultancy) License | n/a | not stated | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | official | arnifi-prod-be-assets.s3.me-south-1.amazonaws.com |
| All-in 1 Visa Setup Package (agent)Agent all-in package including license, registration, establishment card, e-channel, visa, medical, Emirates ID; renewal cheaper per visa | Commercial / Professional | n/a | flexi desk | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | agent | noblecoreventures.com |
| All-in 2 Visa Setup Package (agent)Agent all-in package including license, registration, establishment card, e-channel, visas, medical, Emirates ID | Commercial / Professional | n/a | flexi desk | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | agent | noblecoreventures.com |
| All-in 3 Visa Setup Package (agent)Agent all-in package including license, registration, establishment card, e-channel, visas, medical, Emirates ID | Commercial / Professional | n/a | flexi desk | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | agent | noblecoreventures.com |
| All-in 4 Visa Setup Package (agent)Agent all-in package including license, registration, establishment card, e-channel, visas, medical, Emirates ID | Commercial / Professional | n/a | flexi desk | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | agent | noblecoreventures.com |
Promotions the authority advertises
- Free Visa for Life (one visa free of issuance and renewal charges) for packages with 1+ visa allocations
- General Trading activity fee waived for new applications and next three renewals
- Cross Business Activity Fee waived for new applications and next three renewals
- License Upgrade Amendment Fee waived for life (new applications in September 2024)
- Multi-year discounts: 15% for 2-year, 20% for 3-year, 30% for 5-year licenses
- Lock-In Downpayment option available
Fees, line by line
The figures our sum is built from. Only a proven fee is shown; the rest read not yet confirmed, and a reseller-only figure says so on its line.
Registrationnot yet confirmedarnifi-prod-be-assets.s3.me-south-1.amazonaws.com
Licencenot yet confirmedarnifi-prod-be-assets.s3.me-south-1.amazonaws.com
Establishment cardnot yet confirmedarnifi-prod-be-assets.s3.me-south-1.amazonaws.com
Immigration cardnot yet confirmedarnifi-prod-be-assets.s3.me-south-1.amazonaws.com
Residence visa, per personnot yet confirmedarnifi-prod-be-assets.s3.me-south-1.amazonaws.com
Medical and Emirates ID, per personnot yet confirmedarnifi-prod-be-assets.s3.me-south-1.amazonaws.com
Minimum share capitalnot yet confirmednot paid uparnifi-prod-be-assets.s3.me-south-1.amazonaws.com
Status change fee (inside UAE) per visanot yet confirmednoblecoreventures.com
Workspace
Flexi Desknot yet confirmedIFZA Dubai · quota rule not stated · source
Flexi Desk+not yet confirmedIFZA Dubai · quota rule not stated · source
Dedicated Office (per sqm)not yet confirmedIFZA Dubai · quota rule not stated · source
Private Office (per sqm)not yet confirmedIFZA Dubai · quota rule not stated · source
Reseller prices seen against the official line
DXBStartnot quoted1 visa package yearly feesource
What a missing number means
The line stays visible and reads not yet confirmed. A figure the research records but the verification pass has not proven is never shown, and never becomes a zero.
Company and licence types
Company types
- Free Zone Company
Individual or corporate shareholders - Branch Office
Foreign incorporated company
Licence types
- Commercial License
Import, export, storage, distribution of goods; brokerage services - Professional License
Consultancy and expert professional services - General Trading License
Trade a wide variety of goods in B2B, C2B, B2C models
How the authority processes it
Each step names who holds it. Days are the authority's published figure or a gap.
- step 1 · days gapConsultation & ProposalProfessional Partner
- step 2 · days gapDocumentation & ProcessingLicensee submits documents; IFZA processes
- step 3 · days gapLicense Approval, MOA/AOA & IssuanceIFZA
The authority's portal
Namenot named
Who filesagent-only
Fully onlineYes
E-signatureE-signatures for E-legal forms and MOA/AOA ifza.com
API or integrationNot mentioned
Partner programmeIFZA Professional Partner network ifza.com
Selling to the UAE mainland
Not directly; typically requires a distributor, mainland branch, or dual arrangement. Mainland-billed revenue is generally taxed at 9% and may not qualify for 0% corporate tax exiloz.com.
Corporate tax
0% corporate tax is possible only if the entity qualifies as a Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP) under UAE corporate tax law, which requires qualifying income, adequate substance, transfer pricing compliance, and audited accounts. Income from mainland UAE customers is generally taxed at 9% exiloz.com.
Documents the authority asks for
Individual shareholder
- License application form (including UBO)
- Passport copy
- Digital passport photo
- Emirates ID and visa copy (if UAE resident)
Corporate shareholder
- License application form
- Notarized and attested board resolution
- Memorandum & Articles of Association of corporate shareholder
- Valid trade license of corporate shareholder
- Certificate of incorporation
- Passport copies of shareholders
- Digital passport photos of shareholders
- Emirates ID of shareholders (if UAE resident)
After the licence
Financial year, audit, corporate tax, VAT, UBO and renewal, as the authority states them.
Financial year
RuleFinancial year is stipulated in the Articles of Association (Section 75). The first financial year begins on the incorporation date and cannot exceed 18 months; subsequent financial years are 12 months. The year-end can be adjusted by a decision of the directors.source
First period, maximum monthsnot yet confirmedsource
Can choose the year endYessource
Audit and financial statements
Audited accounts requiredYessource
Who mustCompanies with annual turnover exceeding amount not yet confirmed or employing 10 or more staff must submit audited financial statements. Companies meeting both criteria (turnover ≤ amount not yet confirmed and ≤ 9 employees) may submit simplified unaudited financial statements.source
Submission deadlineAt trade license renewal (annually)At trade license renewal (annually)source
Approved auditor listNosource
Fee or penalty (AED)not yet confirmedsource
NotesAudited financial statements must be electronically signed by the authorized signatory. Any registered UAE auditor may be used. Agent audit fees start from amount not yet confirmed (Fastlane).source
VAT
Mandatory threshold (AED)not yet confirmedsource
Voluntary threshold (AED)not yet confirmedsource
Designated zonenot yet confirmedsource
NotesStandard VAT rate is 5%. VAT returns are typically filed quarterly. Late VAT registration or return filing penalties start from amount not yet confirmed for a first offence.source
Corporate tax
Registration deadlinenot yet confirmedsource
QFZP conditionsMaintain adequate substance in the UAE; earn qualifying income; keep non-qualifying revenue within the de minimis threshold (lower of 5% of total revenue or amount not yet confirmed); prepare audited financial statements; continue meeting applicable corporate tax requirements.source
Return deadlinenot yet confirmedsource
Late registration penalty (AED)not yet confirmedsource
UBO, ESR and AML
UBO register requiredYessource
Where the UBO register is filedgoAML platform (for AML compliance)source
ESR statusnot yet confirmedsource
AML / goAML registrationRequired for businesses in designated sectors; includes registration on goAML, submission of UBO declaration, customer due diligence, and suspicious transaction reporting.source
Licence renewal
Banking
Accounting records
Visas and labour
Requirement 1You must maintain your Licence to keep Visas valid; if the Licence is not maintained, Visas may be cancelled and fines may apply.source
Requirement 2You are responsible for ensuring employment terms comply with Labour Law and Free Zone Regulation, including visa/work permit requirements, and for any fines/penalties for non-compliance.source
Annual obligations
Financial statements submissionAnnualAt trade license renewalsource
Corporate tax registrationAnnualWithin prescribed deadline (not specified)source
Corporate tax return filingAnnualWithin 9 months of end of tax period (per general UAE CT law, not IFZA-specific)source
VAT return filingAnnualQuarterlysource
License renewalAnnualAnnually on or before renewal datesource
Maintain accounting recordsAnnualOngoingsource
How we file it
Internal view of the authority's channels and screens. It is what a filing integration has to work against, not a promise that the filing is live. integration source
Application channels
IFZA Partner Portalhttps://ifza.com/en/partner-portal-login/who can use: IFZA Professional Partners (registered agencies, corporate service providers)login: Credentials provided after signing IFZA Authorized Partner AgreementPortal for submitting company applications, managing visas, property, licenses. Provides instant quotations, real-time status updates. End clients must go through a partner or IFZA directly; no self-service portal for non-partners.source
Agent or partner programme
Existsyes
NameIFZA Professional Partnership
Fees0 (no cost)
Commission or discountnot stated
How to applyComplete online form at https://ifza.com/en/become-a-partner/ or email; then sign agreement and submit trade license.
ContactOnline form on partner page; email not specified
RequirementsRegister interest through online form or email; Sign the IFZA Authorized Partner Agreement; Submit a copy of your trade license (or equivalent in your jurisdiction)
Screens inside the portal
- step 1Create quotation / applicationProfessional Partnerinputs: Company name options (3), Application type (New, Migration, Renewal, etc.), Proposed share capital (min amount not yet confirmed, share value min amount not yet confirmed), Shareholding type (individual/corporate/mixed), Company members details (UID, Emirates ID, passport info), Signatory details
- step 2Upload supporting documentsProfessional Partneruploads: Passport copies of all owners, Digital colour passport photo of all owners, Emirates ID and visa copy (if UAE resident), Corporate documents (if corporate shareholder): Company License Copy, Board Resolution
- step 3Authority review & security checkIFZA Authority (automated/manual)
- step 4E-legal forms issuanceIFZA Authority
- step 5E-signatures on MOA/AOAShareholders (via digital signature)
- step 6License issuanceIFZA Authority (soft copy sent; original collectable)
Formats, signatures, payment
Document formatsDigital colour passport photo (JPEG/PNG); Passport copy (PDF or image); Emirates ID/visa copy (PDF or image); Corporate documents (PDF); License application form (fillable PDF)
Signatures and identityE-signatures on MOA/AOA and e-legal forms. Identity verification: UAE security check on shareholders, directors, general manager; KYC, AML, UBO screening; passport copies, Emirates ID if resident, UID number for non-residents.
PaymentInvoiced by IFZA; payment must come directly from the addressee on the invoice; third-party payments require prior approval. No online payment portal mentioned.
Status trackingReal-time status updates available in the Partner Portal.
API or bulk filingNo API or bulk submission capabilities mentioned in the provided sources.
After the licence, onlineVisa processing (Visa Made Easy); Property management (office solutions); License renewal and amendment; Document updates and management
Automation risks
- Requirement for e-signatures from shareholders, which cannot be fully automated
- Mandatory UAE security checks that may involve manual review
- Partner agreement required to access portal; automated submissions by non-partners not possible
- No API available; all submissions must go through the portal interface
- Payment must be from named addressee, complicating automated payment flows
Open integration gaps
- No detailed portal screenshots or API documentation available
- Exact commission or discount structure for partners not disclosed
- No information on bulk submission or batch processing
- Payment gateway details not provided
- Specific e-signature provider not mentioned
What we still do not know about IFZA
The research names its own holes. They stay on the page until a source fills them.
Prices
- Official breakdown of registration, establishment card, immigration card fees not available in IFZA price list; agent figures used.
- Office inclusion (flexi desk) not specified in official price list; some agent packages include flexi desk, but official package may not.
- Renewal prices for multi-year licenses assumed same as discounted setup per terms, but not explicitly confirmed for subsequent renewals beyond the first renewal period.
- Share capital minimum of amount not yet confirmed from agent source; official document does not mention share capital.
- Visa per person fee of amount not yet confirmed is agent-sourced; official government fee may differ.
- Medical and Emirates ID fee of amount not yet confirmed is agent-sourced; actual costs may vary.
Structure and process
- Established date not found in provided sources
- Activity catalogue count not provided
- Exact processing days not specified (only 'a few days')
- Portal name and URL not mentioned
- Bank account opening details not covered
- Renewal and compliance requirements not detailed
- How to become a Professional Partner not described
- Payment methods and fees not listed
Compliance
- Official audit fee not available; only agent pricing found (Fastlane from amount not yet confirmed).
- Corporate tax registration deadline not specified in IFZA sources.
- Corporate tax return deadline not specified in IFZA sources; general UAE CT law deadline is 9 months from end of tax period (per Fastlane, not official IFZA).
- ESR status not mentioned in provided sources.
- Designated zone status for VAT not mentioned.
- Licence renewal late penalty amount not specified.
- Deregistration process details and cost not provided.
- Banking information (commonly used banks, account opening timelines, minimum balance, pain points) not available in the provided sources.
Sources
Everything above was read from these pages. The read date is on each line.
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FAQshttps://cdn.ifza.com/marketing/FAQs%20Update_.pdfread 2026-10-20
How to Get Your Free Zone License | IFZAhttps://ifza.com/en/how-to-get-your-free-zone-license-with-ifza/read 2026-10-20
Business Setup & Registration Services in UAE | IFZA, Open & Operate Remotelyhttps://ifza.com/en/set-up-your-business/read 2026-10-20
IFZA Free Zone Dubai 2026: Setup Cost & Complete Guidehttps://noblecoreventures.com/ifza-free-zone-dubai-setup-cost-2026/read 2026-10-20
IFZA Licence Cost 2026: From amount not yet confirmed | DXBStarthttps://www.dxbstart.com/licensing/ifzaread 2026-10-20