IFZA
About IFZA:
International Free Zone Authority (IFZA) has now become a global hub for new business setup in the UAE, offering highly competitive pricing and a wide range of business activities. An IFZA company setup is a popular choice for those seeking the most cost-effective general trading company license in the UAE. Other licenses such as consultancy, service, commercial trading, industrial and holding licenses are also issued by IFZA. IFZA facilitates quick company registration and licenses are issued in 2-3 working days.
Advantages of IFZA license:
- Cost-effective business incorporation solutions
- Fast & easy incorporation and company management
- Wide range of activities including consultancy, service & trading
- Incorporation possible remotely
- Companies have limited liability
- 100% exemption from corporate and income taxes
- No paid upfront share capital requirements
- Ability to incorporate holding companies
- Different office options with flexible rental terms
- Wide range of warehousing facilities
Approximate Processing Time:
License: 3 – 5 business days
Establishment card: 2 – 3 business days
Visa application process: 7 business days
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License types and activities:
A Mainland company formation offers more than 3000 business activities listed in the UAE. The business activity, company structure and jurisdiction of operation will determine the license and other applicable requirements.
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A Commercial License is required in the UAE for businesses involved in trading and supplying of goods such as:
- Mobile phones & accessories trading
- Building material, cleaning and safety equipment trading
- Oil & gas, chemicals trading
- Automobiles, spare parts trading
- Gold & precious metals trading
An Industrial license is required in the UAE for manufacturing or other types of industrial activities such as:
- Garments, uniforms manufacturing
- Meat, dairy products manufacturing
- Animal & birds feed manufacturing, fishing net making
- Pastry & sweets manufacturing, mineral water bottling
- Fabrics & textiles embroidery, carpets manufacturing
A Professional License is required in the UAE for individuals or business groups that deliver expertise as a service to the public such as:
- Computer, IT infrastructure consultancies
- Insurance, tax, legal consultancies
- Marketing consultancies, public relations management
- Auditing & accounting
- Waste management & recycling consultancy
To provide expert consultancy services for professionals you must have a consultancy license in IFZA.
- Computer, IT infrastructure consultancies
- Insurance, tax, legal consultancies
- Marketing consultancies, public relations management
- Auditing & accounting
- Waste management & recycling consultancy
Manufacturing, production, and transportation of services are the key activities allowed for those who have service licenses issued under their companies name.
A wide range of services and trading opportunities become available to you if you own an IFZA general trading license. A general trade license allows you to initiate trading
Popular Business Activities at IFZA:
- Accounting Consultancy
- Event Management Consultan
- Human Resource Consultancy
- Insurance Consultancy
- Investment Consultancy
- Lifestyle Consultancy
- Management Consultancy
- Tourism & Recreation Consultancy
- Automobile, Auto Spare Parts, Components & Accessories Trading