Business setup in International Free Zone Authority (IFZA)

What are the advantages of setting up a company in IFZA?

• Business setup prices are not high
• Office can be setup virtually
• Paid-up shared capital not required
• Numerous business activities
• Visa and establishment card with a validity of 3 years
• UAE visa holders need not have an NOC
• Excellent location

IFZA Licenses

IFZA provides with the option to combine professional, commercial and industrial business activities under one license. At IFZA, one can find the below-mentioned licenses;

• Consultancy License

For business professionals who engage in professional consultancy services across various industries.

• Service License

With service license, one can involve in the production, re-production, transformation and distribution of services.

• Trading License

Trading license makes it possible for businesses to import, export, distribute and store items.

• General Trading License

To trade in diverse activities and commodities that are allowed in UAE, one must acquire a general trading license.

• Industrial License

If a company wishes to import raw material and manufacture, process, package and export specified products, they can make use of an industrial license.

• Holding License

With this license, one can hold standalone assets and/or shares in other companies.

How to Setup a company at IFZA

As an initial step, one is required to submit a license application as well the necessary documents at the free zone. In the case of residents, corporate shareholders and applicants who are located outside UAE, the documents will be different.

Following the submission of the application, legal documents will be mailed to the applicant, which must be electronically signed. The applicant will also receive pre-filled MOA/ AOA.

Once these processes are completed, the applicant will be provided a soft copy of the Trade License and Certificate of Formation. The original incorporation pack will be available at IFZA Office.

Documents provided following the company incorporation process

• Trade License
• Certificate of Incorporation
• Share Certificate
• Memorandum of Association
• Articles of Association

At IFZA, one can find a wide range of modern office solutions that vary from individual desks and private spaces to customized executive suites. If you are planning to start a business in IFZA, you can select the office solution of your choice, based on your requirement.

Business setup in UAE is not a hectic process, provided you have the assistance of an experienced business consultancy firm. HLB HAMT has been in the market for more than two decades and has assisted thousands of firms setup their business across various free zones in UAE. Contact us if you are looking for a reliable business consultant in UAE.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which UAE free zone is the best for launching a business?

   One of the finest free zones with unmatched advantages is IFZA.

2. Which corporate forms are offered by IFZA?

   Free Zone Establishment (FZE), Free Zone Company (FZC), Free Zone LLC (FZ-LLC), and Freelance Permit are the business forms offered by IFZA.

3. How long will the IFZA company setup take?

   In the IFZA, business establishment may be completed quickly. It will be quickly finished on your behalf by HLB HAMT.

4. Why choose IFZA for business setup?

   The most affordable options for establishing a Dubai-free zone corporation are provided by IFZA.

5. What kind of business license is offered in IFZA?

   Licenses for Services, Consultancies, Trading, and Industries