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IFZA Dubai’s customer focused approach has positioned us as one of the most trusted independent Free Zones in the UAE, providing personalized services to help businesses grow.
Our culturally diverse, dedicated team of experts speak a wide variety of languages, so you can find accurate advice and peace of mind at every stage of your company formation process.
License Services
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- Trade License
- License Upgrade or Downgrade
- License Amendments
- IFZA Document Attestation
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
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- Real Estate Office Solutions
- Training & Education Services
Strategically located in Dubai, which provides world-class access to global markets.
Convenient access to all Free Zone business formation and administration services.
An expert, multinational team who can advise on the perfect fit for you from over 2,000 business activities
Business Licenses are available through the incorporation of FZCOs or the registration of branch offices.
Professional, Commercial and Industrial activities can be combined under one IFZA License.
Competitive General Trading License available.
Transparent and competitive pricing.
Fast and efficient company incorporation process
No physical presence of the business owners required during the incorporation process.
No paid-up share capital requirement.
No NOC required from current visa sponsor.
Whether you’re a small local venture or a large international business, we offer License options and business activities to effectively serve a wide number of your needs.
IFZA Dubai also gives the unique flexibility to combine Professional, Commercial and Industrial Business Activities under one License.
PROFESSIONAL LICENSE
For businesses providing professional consultancy and multiple types of services, for example technical, lifestyle and similar types of services.
COMMERCIAL LICENSE
Authorizes the import, export, distribution & storage of specified items.
INDUSTRIAL LICENSE (available upon request)
Allows the import of raw material, manufacture, process, packaging, and export of specified products
Branch
Foreign incorporated companies may also register a branch at IFZA Dubai. The activity of the proposed branch needs to correspond to the activity conducted by the parent company.
IFZA INCORPORATION PROCESS
Our dedicated Client Engagement Managers use a consultative approach to help you establish your clients’ requirements.
This includes assistance with
- Business activities
- Trade names
- Arabic name translations
- Visa packages
- Real estate solutions
- Application requirements
In order to submit an IFZA License Application, the following will be required:
- Completed License Application Form
- Supporting documentation
Please note, supporting documents differ for residents, corporate shareholders and applicants residing outside the UAE.
Upon receiving your documents, the IFZA support team will submit your application.
Once initial approval has been received, the client will be emailed e-legal documents to sign electronically. And in addition, pre-filled MOA/AOA will be sent.
At this stage, a soft copy of the Trade License and Certificate of Formation is sent via email.
The original incorporation pack is now available for collection from the IFZA Office.
Once the License is incorporated, the IFZA team will continue to support and assist you should you require:
- Visa services
- Real estate solutions
- License upgrades and downgrades
- License amendments
- License renewals
The IFZA Incorporation Process is identical for both individual and corporate shareholders however the supporting documents required vary