International Free Zone Authority (IFZA)
General business, services — Dubai, UAE
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Overview
International Free Zone Authority (IFZA) is one of the UAE's fastest-growing free zones, known for competitive pricing and a wide range of business activities. Administratively based in Fujairah but serving clients across the UAE, IFZA offers general trading, consulting, technology, and services licenses with flexible packages.
What to verify before choosing IFZA
Frequently compared for Dubai presence, flexible packages and service activity licensing.
IFZA can be efficient for consulting, services and small teams, but customer-facing retail or salon operations may need extra approvals.
Check visa quota, office package and activity wording before selecting the cheapest setup option.
Business Activities (555)
The following 555 business activities are available in IFZA, organized by category.
Automotive (14)
Beauty & Wellness (13)
Cleaning & Maintenance (12)
Construction (27)
Consulting (39)
Design (13)
E-Commerce (10)
Education (22)
Finance (25)
Food & Beverage (21)
Freelance (16)
Healthcare (25)
Legal (15)
Logistics (23)
Manufacturing (28)
Media (27)
Oil & Gas (16)
Professional Services (21)
Real Estate (14)
Security (9)
Sports & Fitness (15)
Technology (41)
Tourism & Hospitality (14)
Trading (95)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to set up a company in IFZA?
IFZA does not currently publish a package price that we could verify. Contact the authority directly for a written quote covering the licence, registration, visas, office and renewal.
What business activities can I do in IFZA?
IFZA offers 555 licensed business activities across 24 categories, including Automotive, Beauty & Wellness, Cleaning & Maintenance, Construction. Each activity requires a specific license type (commercial, professional, or industrial).
Can foreigners own 100% of a company in IFZA?
Free-zone structures generally permit up to 100% foreign ownership. Confirm the permitted structure, activity and any sector-specific approvals directly with IFZA before applying.
How long does it take to get a license in IFZA?
Processing time depends on the selected activity, required approvals, shareholder documents and the completeness of the application. Ask IFZA for a current written estimate.
What visas can I get through IFZA?
Contact IFZA for current visa pricing. Eligibility, sponsorship, quota, duration and dependent options vary by authority and applicant; verify them with the relevant immigration authority and IFZA.
Data sources and limits
Free-zone prices, activity lists and visa quotas change frequently. Use this page as a structured comparison layer, then verify the final package, renewal cost, visa allocation, office requirement and activity wording with the official authority or a licensed formation agent before payment.
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