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.
Your situation
Answer for the default situation: one visa, Dubai address not needed. Change an answer above to update it.
Ajman Free Zone fits your answers: AED 9,650 less than IFZA in year one with one visa; licence in 1 business day.
Choose IFZA if a Dubai address matters, or Dubai Mainland if you will sell or work onshore.
Updated
Ajman Free Zone starts AED 7,345 lower with no visa (AED 5,555 against AED 12,900 for IFZA). Ajman Free Zone starts AED 9,650 lower with one visa (AED 11,000 against AED 20,650 for IFZA). Ajman Free Zone starts AED 9,229 lower with two visas (AED 17,171 against AED 26,400 for IFZA). Ajman Free Zone publishes the faster licence, 1 business day against 3–5 business days 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 | Fits your answersAjman Free ZoneFree zone |
|---|---|---|
| From, one visa | IFZA AED 20,650 12 months · current package | Ajman Free Zone · fits your answers AED 11,000 12 months · current package Lowest |
| Lowest package price | IFZA AED 12,900 12 months · current package | Ajman Free Zone · fits your answers AED 5,555 12 months · current package |
| Licence issued in | IFZA 3–5 business days | Ajman Free Zone · fits your answers 1 business day <24h Fastest |
| Residency visa in | IFZA 1–2 business days | Ajman Free Zone · fits your answers 1–3 calendar days |
| Renewal price | IFZA AED 12,900 No visa; AED 17,100 with one visa, AED 19,100 with two (card included) | Ajman Free Zone · fits your answers Same as package price |
| Licence types | IFZA Commercial, Professional, Industrial | Ajman Free Zone · fits your answers Services, Commercial, Industrial, Free Lancer, E-Commerce, General Trading |
| Facility options | IFZA Flexi desk, Smart office, Office | Ajman Free Zone · fits your answers Virtual Office, Office, Warehouse, Land, Retail |
| Visa options | IFZA Investor or partner visa against the licence for shareholders 3 moreShow less
| Ajman Free Zone · fits your answers Investor or partner visa against the licence for shareholders 3 moreShow less
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| Remote paperwork | IFZA Yes | Ajman Free Zone · fits your answers Yes |
| Activity guides catalogued | IFZA 823 | Ajman Free Zone · fits your answers 1,627 |
| Next step | Start with IFZA | Start with Ajman Free Zone |
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
Which costs less on published figures, IFZA or Ajman Free Zone?
Ajman Free Zone starts AED 7,345 lower with no visa (AED 5,555 against AED 12,900 for IFZA). Ajman Free Zone starts AED 9,650 lower with one visa (AED 11,000 against AED 20,650 for IFZA). Ajman Free Zone starts AED 9,229 lower with two visas (AED 17,171 against AED 26,400 for IFZA). Ajman Free Zone publishes the faster licence, 1 business day against 3–5 business days for IFZA.
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