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Company setup

IFZA company setup cost in 2026

IFZA's zero-visa licence: AED 12,900. With one visa: AED 17,700.

Zone type: free zone.

Official fees (checked 4 Nov 2026)

Official fees on request
  • IFZA does not publish licence prices online; it directs visitors to an enquiry form or its phone line

The figure in our table is a consultancy estimate. Request an official quote from IFZA before committing.

IFZA official website
Consultancy estimate, July 2026Last verified 9 Oct 2026

Figures are government costs published by a company-setup consultancy and are indicative. Because that source is itself a vendor, confirm with each authority before you commit.

Licence and visa costs

Listed company setup fees, notes and verification sources
Cost or detailIFZA
Zero-visa licenceAED 12,900
With one visaAED 17,700
Typefree zone
NotesDubai Silicon Oasis; first visa adds 4,800; 5-10 working days; multiple activities on one licence
SourceConsultancy estimate, July 2026Last verified 9 Oct 2026

What the listed notes say

  • Dubai Silicon Oasis
  • first visa adds 4,800
  • 5-10 working days
  • multiple activities on one licence

Who it suits

  • IFZA is listed as free zone.
  • Dubai Silicon Oasis
  • first visa adds 4,800
  • 5-10 working days
  • multiple activities on one licence
  • A free-zone company cannot trade freely onshore without a distributor or mainland branch.

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