IFZA company formation
Flexible Licences.
A Dubai Address.
Set Up With an Accredited Partner.
IFZA (International Free Zone Authority) suits consultancy, professional services, trading and holding businesses that want a Dubai free zone company with flexible packages.
Licence packages from AED 12,900
* Indicative starting price for a licence package. Visas, workspace, renewals and government fees vary, and we show government fees at cost. Your written recommendation gives an all-in figure.
Why IFZA
A Dubai free zone
built around flexible packages.
IFZA is based in Dubai Silicon Oasis and issues licences through accredited partners such as CTrustGlobal. It covers a wide range of professional and commercial activities, with packages that scale from a flexi-desk to dedicated space.
Get Your Setup Plan →Dubai.
Flexible.
Scalable.
Established.
Who IFZA suits
IFZA is often the right fit for.
If IFZA isn't the right fit, we'll say so and recommend another zone.
Consultants & Agencies
Professional services businesses
International Traders
General and specialised trading
Holding Companies
Owning regional assets and stakes
Relocating Founders
Residency through your own company
Your IFZA setup
From your IFZA licence
to an operating company.
- 01
UAE Business Launch
For founders establishing an IFZA company.
- Activity selection
- Name reservation
- IFZA licence and incorporation
- Establishment card
- Investor visa
- Bank account preparation
- 02
UAE Business Plus
For owners who want ongoing support after establishment.
- Everything in Launch
- Family and employee visas
- Accounting and tax coordination
- Renewals and amendments
- Facility upgrades
- 03
Holding & Regional Structures
For investors and international companies.
- IFZA holding company
- Corporate shareholder documents
- Qualifying income review
- Banking coordination
- Links to other entities
Licence & structure
Which IFZA licence?It depends on your activities.
IFZA issues commercial and professional licences, and related activities can often be combined on one licence. Your visa allocation depends on the package and workspace you choose. We confirm the right combination before you apply.
Check Your Activities →- Licence Type
- Activity Combination
- Shareholders
- Visa Allocation
- Workspace
- Renewal Cost
- Tax Position
- Banking Fit
How IFZA compares
IFZA alongside two alternatives.
| IFZA (this zone) | Meydan Free Zone | RAKEZ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai | Ras Al Khaimah |
| Known for | Flexible packages across many activities | Digital-first setup in central Dubai | Commercial and industrial facilities |
| Typical fit | Consulting, trading, holding | E-commerce, services, media | Trading, light industry, cost-conscious setups |
| Workspace options | Flexi-desk to dedicated space | Flexi-desk to offices | Flexi-desk to warehouses and land |
| Remote setup | Often possible | Often possible | Often possible |
We're accredited across these zones, so the comparison is about fit, not commission.
One relationship
Your IFZA licence
is the start of the journey.
Visas, banking, tax registration and renewals follow. CTG manages each step with one team.
The CTG approach
A structured path into IFZA.
Step 1: Understand
Your activities, shareholders, visas and customers.
Step 2: Advise
IFZA confirmed as the right fit, or an alternative recommended.
Step 3: Establish
Name, activities, documents and IFZA licence.
Step 4: Activate
Establishment card, visas, bank file and tax registration.
Step 5: Support
Renewals, visa changes and compliance as you grow.
Common questions
IFZA setup,
answered.
How much does a IFZA company cost?
Licence packages start from AED 12,900. Your total depends on activity, visas, workspace and renewal rates, and government fees are charged at cost. Your written recommendation gives an all-in figure.
What is IFZA?
IFZA stands for International Free Zone Authority. It's a Dubai free zone based in Dubai Silicon Oasis that licenses companies through accredited partners.
Can I set up an IFZA company without visiting Dubai?
Incorporation can often be completed remotely. You'll need to be in the UAE for visa medicals and biometrics, and banks may ask to meet you.
What licence types does IFZA offer?
Commercial and professional licences, and related activities can often be combined. We confirm the combination for your business.
Do I need a physical office?
Many founders start with a flexi-desk. Larger visa needs may call for dedicated space.
How many visas can an IFZA company get?
It depends on your package and workspace. Your written recommendation sets out the allocation.
Does an IFZA company pay corporate tax?
IFZA companies are within the UAE corporate tax system. Qualifying income can be taxed at 0% if the company meets the Qualifying Free Zone Person conditions, and other income at 9%.
IFZA insights
Make informed decisions before you establish.
Begin your UAE strategy
Is IFZA right for your business?
Answer six questions and we'll confirm whether IFZA fits, or which zone does.
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