An IFZA company, set up from wherever you are.
IFZA licences cover most consulting, trading and software activities, allow 100% foreign ownership and come with a Dubai address. We prepare the application, file it with IFZA and keep the company in good standing afterwards.
From AED 12,900 a year, VAT included.
What you get
Everything a new IFZA company needs.
The package covers the licence and the documents you need to open a bank account and sponsor visas.
- Trade licenceFor 1 to 4 years. Longer licences cost less per year.
- Up to 3 business activitiesEach extra activity is AED 1,050.
- Memorandum and share certificatesSigned electronically. No travel needed.
- Establishment cardNeeded before you can sponsor residence visas.
- Registered business addressAt IFZA Business Park, Dubai Digital Park.
- Your Foundera accountLicence and visa dates, documents and reminders in one place.
It suits
- Consultancies and agencies
- Software and SaaS companies
- E-commerce and general trading
- Holding a regional contract
Talk to us first if
- Your activity needs extra approval, such as financial services or healthcare
- A company will be a shareholder
- You need a physical shop in Dubai
How it works
Four steps, each one visible in your account.
If something is missing, we write a note on the exact document instead of sending emails back and forth.
Build your package
Licence length, visas, activities and shareholders. The price updates as you go.
About 5 minutes
Add company and shareholder details
Three name options, your activities and the shareholder documents.
You can save and come back
We review, you pay
We check everything before you pay. Pay by card or bank transfer.
Review in 1–2 working days
Licence issued
We file with IFZA. Your licence and certificates land in Documents.
Usually 1–2 weeks from application
Documents
What we ask for.
The same list IFZA and the banks ask for, collected once.
What you need for each shareholder
Clear phone photos are fine. We tell you if anything has to be redone.
- Passport, valid for at least 6 months
- Passport-style photo on a white background
- Proof of address, such as a recent utility bill
- Personal bank statements for the last 6 months
- A short CV
- Phone number and role in the company
Price
What it costs.
Licence prices are fixed. Visas depend on nationality, so we confirm them after review.
Fixed price
Charged exactly as shown.
- IFZA licence · 1 yearAED 12,900
- IFZA licence · 2 yearsAED 24,500
- Extra business activityPer activityAED 1,050
- Extra shareholderPer shareholderAED 1,500
Starting price
Confirmed after review.
- Residence visaDepends on nationality and locationfromAED 4,850
Priced for you
We reply within one working day.
- Corporate shareholders
- Regulated activities
All prices in AED, 5% VAT included. See all prices
Do I need to come to Dubai?
Not for the licence. Documents are signed online. For a residence visa you need to be in the UAE for the medical test and Emirates ID biometrics.
How many activities can I have?
3 are included, and you can add more up to the limit IFZA sets. Activities usually need to be related; we check this during review.
Can I change the company later?
Yes. You can add activities, change shareholders or rename the company. Company amendments
Is the address a real office?
It is a registered business address with a flexi desk at IFZA Business Park. If you need a dedicated office, ask us for a quote.
When do I pay?
After our review, once we have confirmed the final amount.
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We confirm the final amount after reviewing your application, and you pay only then. Prefer to talk first? Book a call with our team.