Avyanco helps you set up your Dubai company with the right license, clear costs and expert support. We help with choosing the right activities, shareholder structure, workspace and visa options, then prepare your incorporation documents.
IFZA provides flexible business setup services in Dubai for service providers, trading businesses and consultants. We choose the setup based on your visa needs, activities and budget.
Our IFZA business setup service includes choosing the right activities, shareholder structure, workspace and visa options. We assess these requirements, explain the costs and prepare your incorporation documents.
We also support the further steps, including residence visas, corporate banking and tax registration. With our International Free Zone Authority business setup services, you can establish your free zone company with 100% foreign ownership, subject to applicable rules.
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Flexible packages, multiple activities, remote setup and a Dubai business address, built around your visa needs, activities and budget.
Additional compatible activities may be available for an additional fee, subject to IFZA approval.
Options based on your business and visa requirements.
Published package price. One residence visa brings the first-year government total to AED 21,450 (indicative).
Eligible incorporation steps can be completed without visiting the UAE.
Select the workspace option that fits your company.
Eligible multi-year packages may carry discounts. We compare IFZA with Meydan, DMCC and JAFZA so the package matches how you operate.
For approved trading activities. Your IFZA license depends on your business activity and approvals, and we assess the right category before submitting your application.
For eligible service and consultancy businesses.
Confirm availability and requirements against IFZA's current activity list before applying.
A separate legal entity with limited liability and one or more shareholders, subject to IFZA's requirements. Suitable for business partners, individual founders and companies with several investors.
A branch lets an existing company extend operations through IFZA without creating a separate subsidiary. It operates under the parent company's legal identity, and the parent stays responsible for its obligations.
Your workspace affects your operating costs, business address and potential visa allocation. We help you select the IFZA workspace that matches your team size, working arrangements and planned recruitment.
| Workspace | Access | Meeting room | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flexi desk | 10 hours of weekly access and an IFZA business address | 1 hour per month | Founders who work remotely |
| Flexi Desk+ | Unlimited access to a dedicated desk and an IFZA address | 5 hours per month | Founders and small teams who want a regular desk |
| Dedicated or private office | Private workspace and a business address | Meeting facilities | Teams that need regular office access |
Your visa requirements depend on the selected package, eligibility and workspace arrangements. We help you understand the available residence visas and coordinate the application steps for eligible employees and shareholders.
The right free zone depends on your activities, costs, location preferences and operating needs.
| Comparison | ZoneIFZA | ZoneDMCC | ZoneMeydan Free Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Dubai Silicon Oasis | Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) | Dubai |
| Published starting cost | AED 12,900 without a visa | Based on activity and package | AED 12,500 without a visa |
| Share capital | Based on legal form and applicable rules | Based on company requirements | Based on legal form and applicable rules |
| Activities per license | Multiple compatible activities, subject to approval | Based on activity and license rules | Based on activity and license rules |
| Often considered for | Service businesses and trading activities | Commodities, specialist business and trading activities | Consultants, e-commerce and digital businesses |
| Next step | Start with IFZA → | DMCC guide → | Meydan guide → |
Permitted activities and prices can change, and packages may consist of different services. Read our full IFZA vs DMCC vs Meydan comparison before you decide.
We follow the full IFZA company setup process and support you through activity selection, documentation, licensing and post-setup requirements. We coordinate the application through the official IFZA channel.
We match your business activities, visa needs and ownership with a suitable package.
We submit the name options for approval, subject to naming rules and availability.
We prepare the application and submit it with the agreed company details.
Shareholders provide the identification and additional documents requested by the International Free Zone Authority.
We explain the charges and coordinate the signatures.
On approval, we can coordinate the establishment card, visa, corporate bank application and Corporate Tax registration requirements.
Licence, bank account, visas and tax handled by one named advisor, with government fees and our fee always shown separately.
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Avyanco supports founders through every step of company formation, from activity selection to post-setup requirements. Our DET license #909402 reflects our business setup advisory credentials. We agree on the scope before starting, with government fees and professional fees identified separately.
The exact documents depend on whether the shareholder is an individual or an existing company. IFZA may request additional information to complete the KYC checks.
The IFZA free zone license cost depends on your business activity, workspace, visa requirements and additional approvals. The figures below cover licensing, visa and office fees.
IFZA, first-year government cost in AED (indicative)
UAE Corporate Tax is 0% on taxable income up to AED 375,000 and 9% above. Qualifying Free Zone Persons (QFZPs) are assessed differently: 0% on qualifying income, and generally 9% on non-qualifying income. Eligible businesses with revenue up to AED 3 million may be eligible for Small Business Relief, but QFZPs cannot elect for it.
QFZP rules explained →VAT registration is mandatory above AED 375,000 in taxable supplies and imports.
Confirm your position with the FTA| Cost item | Fee basis | Indicative cost (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| License package with flexi desk and no visa | Government package cost | 12,900 |
| License package with one residence visa | First-year government total | 21,450 |
| License package with two residence visas | First-year government total | 28,000 |
| License package with three residence visas | First-year government total | 34,550 |
| Additional activities | Based on approved activities and package | Confirmed in quotation |
| Upgrade to a dedicated desk or physical office | Annual, based on facility | Quoted separately |
| External approvals for regulated activities | Based on the regulator | Quoted separately |
The renewal cost from year two depends on your license, establishment card, workspace package and visa requirements, and differs from the first-year setup total. Request a renewal estimate based on your actual company structure. We prepare an estimate based on your business needs.
Yes, you can set up the IFZA company without visiting Dubai. Incorporation is allowed remotely with documents and signatures. The residence visa procedures may require you to attend in person for medical tests, immigration formalities and biometrics.
It costs around AED 21,450 for a standard package with one residence visa. Office upgrades, professional fees, external approvals and other excluded services may add to the total cost.
IFZA permits various compatible activities on one license, subject to the approvals and activity rules. The allowed combination and additional charges may depend on the package and activities selected.
A flexi desk package may include eligibility for a residence visa allocation, but the number and approval depend on the selected package and the prevailing IFZA and immigration requirements. Confirm your quote before you select the workspace option.
The standard flexi desk package may take around 5 to 10 working days once the documents are submitted. Additional approvals, regulated activities, KYC checks and visa processing can extend the timeline.
The renewal cost depends on your license, establishment card, workspace package and visa requirements. It differs from the first-year setup total, so request a renewal estimate based on your actual company structure.
Yes, you can open a UAE corporate bank account after incorporation, but approval is not guaranteed. Banks assess your business activity, source of funds, ownership, business model and documents.
Both IFZA and Meydan offer Dubai free zone company formation, but their package prices, activity rules and operating arrangements vary. We compare the complete costs, visa needs and business requirements to recommend the right option.
Discuss your business activity, visa needs and contact details. We guide you through the next steps and give you a tailored estimate for your IFZA business setup.
Sources: Federal Decree-Law 47/2022 (Corporate Tax) · Cabinet Decision 100/2023 (QFZP) · Ministerial Decision 265/2023 (qualifying activities) · Federal Decree-Law 8/2017 (VAT) · International Free Zone Authority (ifza.com) · Federal Tax Authority (tax.gov.ae). *QFZP 0% applies to qualifying income only, subject to the applicable conditions.
Verification & independence: Avyanco Business Consultancy LLC is a private firm, independent of IFZA and not affiliated with any UAE government agency. IFZA rules, fees, package inclusions, visa allocations and QFZP eligibility are set by the relevant authorities, vary by case and change over time. This page is general guidance, not legal, tax or accounting advice. Confirm your position with IFZA and the Federal Tax Authority, or with us, before acting.
