What it is
Fast, flexible, priced for small and mid-sized businesses
IFZA operates from Dubai Silicon Oasis and has built a strong reputation for moving quickly. Licensing is genuinely fast, activity choice is wide, and packages bundle the items most new businesses need. You hold 100% ownership, scale visas with your premises, and avoid surprises because the fee structure is transparent up front. IFZA suits service businesses, consultants, e-commerce operators, and small trading companies that want to be operational quickly.
HOW IT WORKS
The path to live operations — IFZA, International Free Zone Authority
Scoping and alignment
We confirm activities, shareholders, manager, and premises plan. Name reservation and initial approval are filed without delay.
Drafting and attestations
We prepare incorporation forms, arrange signing, and clear any activity-related approvals. Notarization and legalization are arranged where required.
Premises and licensing
We secure your flexi desk or office and register it against the license so visas can follow. IFZA issues your trade license and establishment card.
Go live
You receive a bank-ready documentation pack. We support corporate account opening, register for VAT where relevant, and start investor and employment visas.
DOCUMENTATION
What we need to start the process
Shareholder and manager IDs
Passport copies and UAE entry or visa pages for all owners, directors, and authorized signatories.
Contact and address
Current residential address and contact details for each shareholder and key manager.
Corporate shareholders
Legalized company documents, a clear structure chart, and a board resolution approving the IFZA setup.
Business profile
A short description of activities, target markets, and revenue model.
Premises and visa needs
Flexi desk or office in IFZA matched to your visa target and inspection rules.
Authorization
Power of attorney or engagement letter so we can file, follow up, and collect approvals from IFZA and related authorities.
costs and timelines
Clear costs, precise timing
Authority fees
Name reservation, initial approval, license, establishment card, and immigration file. Figures follow IFZA's published schedule and the activities you choose.
VAT
Register for VAT when taxable supplies reach AED 375,000 in any rolling 12-month period. Voluntary registration is possible from AED 187,500 if you want to reclaim input VAT on imports and operations earlier.
Premises
Flexi desk or office matched to your visa target and inspection rules.
Corporate tax
IFZA entities follow UAE corporate tax rules. Standard rates apply on taxable income, currently 0% up to AED 375,000 and 9% above that threshold, subject to future changes in law. Qualifying free zone income may benefit from the 0% rate where the substance and other conditions are met.
Professional services
Advisory on zone choice, legal form, drafting, attestations, and a bank-ready documentation pack, all on a fixed transparent fee.
COMPLIANCE
Stay compliant, protect your status
UBO, ESR, AML, and KYC
Maintain UBO records, Economic Substance filings where relevant, and AML and KYC policies that match your customers, suppliers, and jurisdictions.
Governance pack
License, lease, incorporation or branch documents, resolutions, and specimen signatures organized for fast review and internal approvals.
Relationship support
We coordinate bank meetings, respond to questions, and help keep files updated when you add lines, facilities, or new markets.
Renewals and record keeping
Renew license, lease, and establishment registrations on time, with accounting and compliance records kept audit ready.
UBO, ESR, AML, and KYC
Maintain UBO records, Economic Substance filings where relevant, and AML and KYC policies that match your customers, suppliers, and jurisdictions.
Governance pack
License, lease, incorporation or branch documents, resolutions, and specimen signatures organized for fast review and internal approvals.
Relationship support
We coordinate bank meetings, respond to questions, and help keep files updated when you add lines, facilities, or new markets.
Renewals and record keeping
Renew license, lease, and establishment registrations on time, with accounting and compliance records kept audit ready.
WHY TAKWEEN
IFZA done in days, not weeks
Speed only helps if the file is right the first time. We prepare IFZA submissions to the standard the authority expects, so approvals come back clean.
Clear activity story
We explain your business model, main customers and suppliers, and typical transaction flows so bank risk teams understand the business.
Source of funds clarity
We compile shareholder background, capital origin, and major contracts into a concise pack that fits UAE banking expectations.
Governance pack
License, lease, incorporation or branch documents, resolutions, and specimen signatures organized for fast review and internal approvals.
Relationship support
We coordinate bank meetings, respond to questions, and help keep files updated when you add activities, facilities, or new markets.
24/7 Support
On call for status checks and escalations with the zone, banks, and immigration so your project does not stall on paperwork.
FAQS
Straight answers to common questions
Ready to start your UAE business journey?
Tell us your activities and your hiring plan. We will confirm the steps, run the filings, and hand you a bank-ready pack.