Cost breakdown
Full cost of the company
| Cost item | Paid at setup | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| License fee — first year | AED 10,300 | AED 10,300 |
| Registration and documentation | AED 2,600 | — |
| Establishment card | AED 2,000 | AED 2,600 |
| Total | AED 14,900 | AED 12,900 |
Government and registration fees are included. Annual column shows renewal costs from year two.
HowTo · 5 steps
How the registration goes
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Consultation and activity confirmation
1 dayWe match your services to the right activity codes and fix the package: visas, office solution, banking needs.
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Name reservation and initial approval
1–2 daysCompany name is checked against IFZA rules and reserved; the application is filed with shareholder passports.
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Signing and payment
1 dayIncorporation documents are signed remotely and fees are paid; the file goes to the registrar.
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License issuance
3–5 daysIFZA issues the digital license with the memorandum and articles.
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Establishment card and visas
3–5 daysThe establishment card unlocks the visa quota; residence visa applications are filed.
Residence visas
Visa options
The license includes a quota of up to 3 residence visas. For an investor visa, a shareholder share of at least AED 48,000 is recommended.
Investor / partner visa
AED 4,850
- 2 years, renewable
- requires AED 48,000 share capital share
Employee visa
AED 5,800
- 2 years, renewable
- quota: up to 3 under this license
Dependent visa (family)
AED 5,300
- spouse, children, parents
- requires tenancy and salary proof
Activity code 7310001
About the activity
This activity covers companies that provide marketing services for other businesses: promotion planning, consultations on pricing and sales-network management, and day-to-day management of marketing channels.
An IFZA license allows up to three activities from the same group under one license at no additional cost, so marketing management is often combined with advertising or PR activities.
No additional regulator approvals are required, and the company may serve clients both inside the free zone and internationally.
Included: Marketing strategy, promotion planning, pricing consultations, sales-network management consulting, channel operations.
UAE · Dubai
About IFZA
IFZA is a Dubai free zone operating from Dubai Silicon Oasis, known for fast remote onboarding and transparent pricing. It issues commercial and professional licenses.
- Corporate tax
- 9% 0% up to AED 375,000 profit
- VAT
- 5% registration from AED 375,000 turnover
- Foreign ownership
- 100% no local partner
- Personal income tax
- 0% salaries and dividends
A flexi-desk is included, so no physical office is required. Marketing management sits under the professional license.
Corporate accounts are opened in traditional and digital banks; a prepared KYC package shortens the review to 2–4 weeks.
Jurisdiction facts checked with the provider on Sep 2026. Prices and fees are reviewed monthly.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can I add more business activities to this license?
Yes — up to three activities from the same group under one license with no extra fee.
Do I need to visit the UAE to register?
No, incorporation is remote. A short visit is needed only for visa stamping and Emirates ID biometrics.
How many visas can the company sponsor?
Up to 3 residence visas: investor, employee and dependent combined.
What does the annual renewal cost?
From AED 12,900 per year, including the establishment card renewal.
Same activity in other jurisdictions
Not sure this package fits your case?
A 15-minute call is enough to match your business model to the right jurisdiction and license.