UAE jurisdiction
IFZA
IFZA is a Dubai free zone often considered for cost-efficient company setup with flexible office packages.
IFZA (International Free Zone Authority) is frequently evaluated by consultants, trading companies, and service businesses looking for a Dubai free-zone company with flexible desk packages.
Like other free zones, IFZA is not a universal answer for UAE market access. Mainland trading restrictions and activity lists still matter. Visa and office packages are productised by the zone and can change.
EmirHub compares IFZA against mainland and other free zones based on your customers, activities, and visa needs — without treating any zone as automatically “cheapest” or “best.”
Practical notes
Free-zone companies are commonly structured for 100% foreign ownership within the zone’s framework.
Flexi desk and related packages are commonly marketed; exact visa linkage must be confirmed on the current package.
Visa allocation depends on the licence package and office product — do not assume a fixed quota from generic articles.
Corporate account opening is separate from licence issuance; banks apply their own criteria.
Key facts
- Type
- free zone
- Location
- IFZA, Dubai
- UAE market access
- limited
- Foreign ownership
- full
- Office
- flexi_ok
- Visas
- yes
General · General guidance
Source: EmirHub jurisdiction guidance (general)
IFZA packages, fees, and activity lists change — verify current terms
Frequently asked questions
Can an IFZA company trade freely on the UAE mainland?
Free-zone companies often face limits on direct mainland trading. Many founders use distributors, dual structures, or mainland setups instead. EmirHub advises based on your sales model.
Is IFZA good for consultancy?
Many consultancy and professional service activities are commonly set up in free zones like IFZA, subject to the zone’s activity list and your banking/visa needs.
Related
Activity
- Air-Conditioning, Ventilation & Air Filtration Systems Installation & MaintenanceUsed for businesses installing, maintaining and repairing AC and ventilation systems.
- Electrical Fitting & Fixtures ContractingFor contractors installing and maintaining electrical fittings and related works.
- Plumbing & Sanitary ContractingCovers plumbing and sanitary installation and contracting services.
- Building MaintenanceFor companies maintaining buildings and common facilities within licensed scope.
- Painting ContractingFor painting and related finishing contracting services.
- Interior Decoration & Fit-Out ContractingUsed for interior decoration and fit-out contracting for offices, shops and interiors.
- Carpentry & Flooring ContractingFor carpentry, joinery and flooring contracting services.
- Building Cleaning ServicesFor commercial and building cleaning service providers.
- Pest Control ServicesPest control services — typically needs external approvals.
- General TradingBroad trading of permitted goods — a common path for importers and wholesalers.
- E-Commerce / Online Retail TradingFor businesses selling goods online — often paired with specific product trading activities.
- Ready-Made Garments TradingTrading ready-made garments and apparel.