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From USD 3,860
International Free Zone Authority (IFZA)- Dubai Silicon Oasis
Strategically situated within one of the UAE’s dynamic business gateways, IFZA Dubai is your single point of contact for all Free Zone business formation and administration services. IFZA Dubai provides local and international businesses the ideal platforms, infrastructure, and location that optimize the benefits of the UAE’s strategic geographic position, world-class infrastructure, business, and tax-friendly environment. This new offer allows companies to now carry out their business activities inside and outside the United Arab Emirates.
The license enjoys the following characteristics:
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Allowing to apply for one residency in the UAE![]()
Possibility to upgrade up to 6 visas eligibility, License Packages with more than 6 visa allocations are available upon request![]()
Up to 3 activities with the license without any additional fees![]()
Possibility to add additional activities, maximum of 7 business activities in a single license![]()
One license for multiple Business allowing to combine professional and commercial business activities under 1 business license![]()
Physical presence not necessary in the UAE to set up your company![]()
No restrictions on the number of shareholders and subject to the approval of the Authority![]()
External approvals are not included & subject to standard prices by the relevant authorities
Why IFZA Free Zone:
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Cost-Effective![]()
Enjoy Double Taxation Treaty benefits![]()
100% foreign ownership![]()
Corporate & personal income tax-free in the UAE![]()
No accounting or auditing requirements![]()
No requirement for minimum capital![]()
Companies are treated as business enterprise of substance![]()
Investors can open bank accounts locally and internationally
Cost-EffectiveTypes of license:
Commercial license
A Trading License allows the holder to import, export, distribute and store items specified on the license. In addition to this, there is a General Trading License which allows the holder access to a wider range of activities and a broader range of items on the license.
Professional License
For businesses providing professional consultancy and multiple types of services, for example technical, lifestyle and similar types of services.
Industrial License
Allows the import of raw material, manufacture, process, packaging, and export of specified products
Branch
Foreign incorporated companies may also register a branch at IFZA Dubai. The activity of the proposed branch needs to correspond to the activity conducted by the parent company.
Additional documents may be needed at any point during the incorporation process at the discretion of the license issuing authority
5 Easy Steps to Uae Company Formation
Contact Us for a Free Consultation
SFM Dubai provides complimentary UAE and Dubai company formation consultation to existing and potential clients.
Select your Company Type
We offer many company formation options here in the UAE for Onshore, Offshore and Free Zone companies.
Get a License Notification
Company formation application process begins once all necessary documents are acquired.
Start your Residency Process
Following your Dubai Company's registration, the authorities will process and stamp your UAE residency permit.
Rapid Book Account Opening
At SFM, we feel it’s vital that a company holds corporate onshore or offshore bank account.
A few numbers and words about SFM...
SFM was founded in Geneva and Dubai in 2006 as a Corporate and Trust service provider, offering incorporation services across 25+ different jurisdictions. Over the years, we have expanded and opened office in the Seychelles. Our mission is to help entrepreneurs across the world prosper by facilitating the creation of robust corporate structures. This has not changed since we started in 2006. We continue to utilize technology to provide an efficient and outstanding service to all our clients.
While the core of our service remains company formation, we offer a multitude of ancillary services such as bank account opening, accounting & auditing and the provision of professional company officers. Backed by our regulated licenses and extensive experience in financial services, SFM experts have successfully assisted thousands of entrepreneurs to incorporate companies to expand their existing businesses or start new ventures.
SFM has received numerous awards by different authorities (both governmental and private), which strengthens our position as the world’s leading online company formation provider.
Our Client Reviews
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Great attention to detail, Fast response time, High Professionalism and Excellent overall Account management. Would recommend.
SMF has far exceeded all my expectations. From the very beginning, I was very well looked after by the responsible consultant. All matters were implemented quickly and professionally. I can highly recommend the company SFM.
It took a long time to establish the company... Apart from that everything was fine.
Très bon service, ressource affectée disponible mais ça été juste un peu plus long que prévu. Sinon dans l'ensemble le service est impeccable
Long process time, not stable agents and many account manager changed during 6 month.
The service we received was average, nothing outstanding... it's just a normal service expected from such a provider.
