Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | DTC | IFZA |
|---|
| Full Name | Dubai Textile City | International Free Zone Authority |
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai |
| Specialty | Textiles, fashion | General business, services |
| Cheapest Year 1 | AED 27,600 | AED 12,900 |
| Cheapest Package | DTC Trading License | IFZA Starter (0 visa) |
| License Fee (from) | AED 12,000 | AED 12,900 |
| Visa Cost Range | AED 5,000-AED 7,000 | AED 3,800-AED 4,800 |
| Notable | Manufacturing and trading | Budget-friendly, Fujairah-based operations |
All Packages Compared
DTC Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| DTC Trading License | AED 27,600 | 2 |
| DTC Warehouse | AED 59,500 | 5 |
IFZA Packages
| Package | Year 1 | Visas |
|---|
| IFZA Starter (0 visa) | AED 12,900 | 0 |
| IFZA 1 Visa | AED 16,700 | 1 |
| IFZA 2 Visa | AED 22,600 | 2 |
| IFZA 3 Visa | AED 31,400 | 3 |
Verdict
IFZA is the more affordable option, starting from AED 12,900 compared to AED 27,600 for DTC. However, DTC may offer advantages in terms of textiles, fashion.