
IFZA Free Zone License Cost vs. Other Free Zones – Is It Still the Cheapest in 2026?
Key Highlights IFZA Pricing: Zero-visa AED 12,900–14,900; 1-visa AED 19,500–21,500; not the absolute cheapest but the best Dubai value with

Key Highlights IFZA Pricing: Zero-visa AED 12,900–14,900; 1-visa AED 19,500–21,500; not the absolute cheapest but the best Dubai value with

Key Highlights Low Entry Cost: IFZA Free Zone licenses start from AED 12,900, making it one of Dubai’s most affordable

Key Highlights: 100% foreign ownership and 0% corporate tax on qualifying income make Dubai free zones globally competitive. Setup costs

Key Highlights Choosing jurisdiction based on price instead of customer location requires entrepreneurs to restructure within 18 months, paying double

Key Highlights: Start a fully licensed Dubai business from around AED 5,500–15,000 in select free zones, with 100% foreign ownership.

Key Highlights Dubai Legal Affairs Department (LAD) approval is mandatory before you can obtain your commercial license. Most founders discover

Key Highlights Exceed 5% of total revenue (or AED 5 million, whichever is lower) from mainland clients, and you’ll lose

Key Highlights Indian citizens can now own 100% of UAE companies without a local sponsor. Keep 100% of salary/dividends tax-free

Key Highlights: Corporate tax registration is mandatory within 3 months of license issuance or AED 10,000 penalty for delays. Missing

Key Highlights: Set up your Dubai business in 60 minutes with Meydan’s Fawri license, or complete standard processing in 10-20