IFZA Company Setup Consultants

IFZA Company Setup Consultants

IFZA (the International Free Zone Authority) lets foreign founders own 100% of a Dubai company, with no local sponsor. It’s popular because the process is quick and the packages are flexible. But “quick” doesn’t mean “foolproof.” As IFZA Company Setup Consultants, we at ASC Global help you pick the right activity, the right package and the right visa allocation before you pay anything. Get those three wrong and you’ll feel it for years.

Why Work With IFZA Company Setup Consultants at All?

Fair question. The application form isn’t complicated. You can fill it in yourself.

So where does it go wrong? Almost always, it’s the decisions made before the form. Which license activity fits what you actually sell? How many visas will you need in year one, not year five? Does your bank care about the activity you chose? Honestly, most founders only ask these questions after something has been rejected.

ASC Global has 30+ years of experience and has worked with 5,000+ clients. That track record matters here, because we’ve seen the same avoidable mistakes repeat. A good consultant doesn’t just file paperwork. They stop you from filing the wrong paperwork.

IFZA at a Glance: Key Facts

One caution. The 0% corporate tax rate isn’t automatic. It applies only if you meet the Qualifying Free Zone Person conditions, and those conditions are specific about the type of income. Don’t assume. Ask us to check your structure first.

What Business Activities Can You License?

IFZA offers a broad activity list covering trading, consulting, technology, marketing, media, e-commerce, general services and more. A single license can often carry more than one activity, which is useful if you run two lines of work.

Here’s what most businesses miss. Some activities need extra approval from another authority before the license is issued. Anything touching regulated sectors (financial services, healthcare, education, for instance) usually falls into that group. We confirm this at the start, not halfway through, so you’re not left waiting on a license that was never going to clear on its own.

What Does Setup Cost?

It depends. We know that’s an annoying answer, but it’s the honest one.

Your total comes from several pieces: the license package, the number of visas, your office or flexi-desk choice, the activities you add, and a few government and processing charges. IFZA updates its packages from time to time, so any number quoted on a web page can go out of date quickly. We give you a written breakdown based on the current IFZA fee schedule, with every line itemised.

And ask what’s not included. That’s where surprises hide.

How the Setup Process Works

Short version: it’s a handful of clear steps. Here’s the order we follow.

1. Choose your activity and package. This is the decision that shapes everything else, so we take our time on it.
2. Pick a company name. It has to meet UAE naming rules. Have two or three backups ready.
3. Submit the application. We prepare and file it with the right supporting documents.
4. Receive initial approval. IFZA reviews and confirms your application.
5. Sign the documents and pay the fees. Your license is then issued.
6. Apply for visas. Entry permit, medical test, Emirates ID and visa stamping, in sequence.
7. Open a corporate bank account. Often the slowest part, so we start preparing early.

Timelines vary with your activity, nationality and how quickly documents come back. We’ll give you a realistic estimate for your case rather than a one-size-fits-all promise.

Documents You’ll Usually Need

Requirements can change by activity and shareholder profile, but expect to provide:

• Valid passport copy for each shareholder and manager
• Passport-size photographs
• Proof of residential address
• UAE residence visa and Emirates ID copies, if you already live in the UAE
• Business activity details and proposed company names
• A no-objection letter, where a shareholder is employed in the UAE and it’s required

Scanned copies must be clear. It sounds trivial, but blurry passport scans cause more delays than you’d expect.

Who Should Choose IFZA (And Who Shouldn’t)

IFZA tends to suit you if:

• You want 100% ownership and a fast, simple structure
• You’re a consultant, trader, online seller or small service business
• You need a small number of visas to start
• You want flexibility on office space while you test the market

It may not be the right fit if:

• Your clients or contracts require a physical presence in a specific location on the Dubai mainland
• You need a very large team and large office space from day one
• Your activity needs a specialised regulator’s license that this free zone can’t accommodate

Not sure which side you’re on? That’s what the free consultation is for. We’d rather tell you it’s the wrong fit than sell you a license you can’t use.

How ASC Global Helps

We don’t hand you a brochure and disappear. Our consultants look after the whole path, and we stay involved after the license is in your hand.

• Activity and package advice matched to how you actually earn revenue
• Document preparation and filing so applications aren’t returned
• Visa processing from entry permit through to Emirates ID
• Bank account support, including help presenting your business clearly to the bank
• Tax and compliance guidance so you understand your corporate tax position from day one
• Ongoing renewals handled before deadlines, not after

You’ll deal with a real person who knows your file. Not a ticket number.