IFZA or Ajman Free Zone
Dubai Setup Index handles setup in both jurisdictions. The real question is whether a Dubai licence address is worth the package difference, and how much time you can spend in the country.
Ajman Free Zone starts AED 7,345 lower with no visa (AED 5,555 against AED 12,900 for IFZA).
Read from the same published figures as the table. Activity eligibility, approvals and the full first year still decide the route.
Side by side
Package figures cover their stated inclusions only. Activity eligibility, the full first-year cost and renewal still need confirmation for your case.
| Metric | IFZAFree zone · updated 4 Sep 2026 | Ajman Free ZoneFree zone · updated 4 Sep 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| From, no visa | IFZA AED 12,900 12 months · package price | Ajman Free Zone AED 5,555 12 months · package price |
| From, one visa | IFZA AED 20,650 12 months · package price | Ajman Free Zone AED 11,000 12 months · package price |
| From, two visas | IFZA AED 26,400 12 months · package price | Ajman Free Zone AED 17,171 12 months · package price |
| Lowest available price | IFZA AED 12,900 12 months · package price | Ajman Free Zone AED 5,555 starting price |
| Licence issued in | IFZA 3–5 business days | Ajman Free Zone <24h |
| Residency visa in | IFZA 1–2 business days | Ajman Free Zone 1–3 calendar days |
| Renewal price | IFZA AED 12,900 | Ajman Free Zone Same as package price |
| Licence types | IFZA Commercial, Professional, Industrial | Ajman Free Zone Services, Commercial, Industrial, Free Lancer, E-Commerce, General Trading |
| Facility options | IFZA Flexi desk, Smart office, Office | Ajman Free Zone Virtual Office, Office, Warehouse, Land, Retail |
| Visa options | IFZA Investor or partner visa against the licence for shareholders 3 moreShow less
| Ajman Free Zone Investor or partner visa against the licence for shareholders 3 moreShow less
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| Remote paperwork | IFZA Yes | Ajman Free Zone Yes |
| Activity guides catalogued | IFZA 447 | Ajman Free Zone 525 |
Check before choosing
IFZA
- The lowest possible first-year cost, where Ajman is materially cheaper
- Warehouse, land or industrial operations that need real premises
- Activities carrying a third-party approval before licence issuance, which breaks the fast timeline
Ajman Free Zone
- Anyone who needs a Dubai address on the licence, invoices and bank record
- Founders on a tight trip, since residency steps on the ground run longer than IFZA
- Activities restricted to warehouse or land facilities when you only want a desk package
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FAQ
Can I move from Ajman to IFZA later?
Not as a transfer. You would form a new company in the other zone and wind down the first, so choose on the address you need for the next few years, not the cheapest first invoice.
Does the licence address change how banks see me?
It can. A Dubai address reads differently to some banks and clients than an Ajman one, though the licence type and activity matter more than the emirate in most account openings.
Still torn?
Explore the full guides to compare package costs, visa requirements and how you plan to trade.