IFZA or Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi
Compare IFZA and Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi on the same rows: starting packages at each visa count, licence and residency-visa timelines, renewal, facilities and remote paperwork. Every figure is read from the two guide pages.
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, and it is not in this comparison.
Choose IFZA if a Dubai address matters, or Dubai Mainland if you will sell or work onshore.
Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi starts AED 11,200 lower with one visa (AED 9,450 against AED 20,650 for IFZA). Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi starts AED 15,250 lower with two visas (AED 11,150 against AED 26,400 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 | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu DhabiFree zone |
|---|---|---|
| From, one visa | IFZA AED 20,650 12 months · current package | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi AED 9,450 12 months · published package Lowest |
| Lowest package price | IFZA AED 12,900 12 months · current package | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi AED 9,450 12 months · published package |
| Licence issued in | IFZA 3–5 business days | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi 24 hours The authority advertises free-zone company setup in 24 hours. |
| Residency visa in | IFZA 1–2 business days | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi Not published: Not published |
| Renewal price | IFZA AED 12,900 No visa; AED 17,100 with one visa, AED 19,100 with two (card included) | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi AED 5,000 |
| Licence types | IFZA Commercial, Professional, Industrial | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi Industrial, Logistics, Trading |
| Facility options | IFZA Flexi desk, Smart office, Office | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi Industrial plots, Warehouse, Office |
| Visa options | IFZA Investor or partner visa against the licence for shareholders 3 moreShow less
| Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi Not published: Not published |
| Remote paperwork | IFZA Yes | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi No |
| Activity guides catalogued | IFZA 823 | Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi Not published: Not published |
| Next step | Start with IFZA | Explore Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi |
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
Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi
Confirm activity restrictions, premises and visa requirements for your case.
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FAQ
How are the prices compared?
Only package prices at the same visa count and term are ranked against each other. A calculator output, a licence-only estimate or a product flagged as not like for like is shown in the table but never used to name a cheaper side.
Which costs less on published figures, IFZA or Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi?
Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi starts AED 11,200 lower with one visa (AED 9,450 against AED 20,650 for IFZA). Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi starts AED 15,250 lower with two visas (AED 11,150 against AED 26,400 for IFZA).
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