Full foreign ownership
Retain 100% equity while enjoying complete profit repatriation and flexible shareholder structures.
IFZA • Dubai Silicon Oasis
IFZA Free Zone Company Setup
Launch inside Dubai’s International Free Zone Authority with 48-hour licensing, 100% ownership, and packages starting from AED 14,900.
AED 14,900*
Visa-ready starter package
48 hrs
Trade license issuance
100%
Foreign ownership
Popular bundles
Visa ready in 2 weeks
- License + flexi-desk + 1 visa allocation
- E-commerce add-on with payment gateway support
- Multi-year renewal discounts up to 15%
Inside IFZA Dubai Silicon Oasis
Strategic hub built for modern cross-border companies
A free zone that keeps you close to Dubai’s airports, seaports, and tech ecosystem.
IFZA sits within Dubai Silicon Oasis with direct access to DXB, seaports, and federal logistics corridors. Files move fast thanks to digital approvals, concierge counters, and English-first support teams.
SetupGulf coordinates name reservation, legal translations, and shareholder notarization so you only travel when you want to stamp visas or visit your banking partner.
- 20 minutes to Dubai International Airport and Downtown
- No paid-up share capital for most professional and commercial activities
- Operate multiple related activities under a single license
Key advantages
Why founders select IFZA for fast expansion
Cost-efficient packages
License, establishment card, and visa allocation bundles starting from AED 14,900 with zero hidden fees.
Rapid approvals
Trade names and licenses issued in 48 hours when documents are ready, thanks to DFSA-aligned processes.
Remote onboarding
Incorporate from anywhere with e-signatures and power of attorney support before arriving in Dubai.
Multi-activity flexibility
Bundle eCommerce, consulting, and trading activities on a single IFZA license to test new revenue lines.
Banking concierge
We pre-vet your file with Wio, Mashreq NeoBiz, Emirates NBD, and other partner banks to shorten onboarding.
Execution metrics
Numbers that define a SetupGulf-led IFZA launch
3-5 days
Document preparation
Shareholders stay remote via digital attestations
120+
IFZA entities per year
Covering SaaS, logistics, retail, and advisory firms
70%
Bank approvals within 30 days
Leveraging curated introductions and compliance narratives
How it works
Six-step IFZA formation blueprint
1
Day 0
Eligibility & proposal
Confirm shareholder passports, activities, and visa allocations while locking pricing.
2
Day 1
Company structure
Choose FZCO, branch, or holding entity. Reserve trade name and draft MoA.
3
Day 2
Activity alignment
Match your business plan to IFZA’s activity list and secure initial approvals.
4
Day 3
Document submission
Upload notarized passports, visas, photos, and application forms through SetupGulf’s secure portal.
5
Day 4-5
License issuance
Receive the digital license and establishment card in as little as 48 hours.
6
Week 2
Visa & VAT readiness
Open immigration files, process e-visas, and register for VAT or ESR when applicable.
License menu
Pick the IFZA license that fits your revenue model
General Trading License
- Trade multiple product categories (up to 3 grouped activities).
- Ideal for import/export, wholesale, and eCommerce fulfillment.
- Add warehousing and third-party logistics endorsements.
Professional License
- Consulting, technology, marketing, design, wellness, and education services.
- Optional multi-year visas and remote working provisions.
- Combine with digital nomad or hybrid team structures.
Commercial License
- Authorizes import, export, distribution, and retail of specified goods.
- Banking-ready documentation for letters of credit or inventory finance.
- Add multiple shareholders without increasing share capital.
Branch Registration
- Register an existing foreign company to access UAE clients.
- Mirror parent ownership with zero share capital requirements.
- Ideal for SaaS, agency, and industrial firms testing the market.
*Government fees vary based on visa quota, lease option, and compliance background checks.
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