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An IFZA renewal has two parts: fixed IFZA government fees and a service fee for financial statements and coordination. For a licence with one visa, the IFZA fees are around AED 20,100 (commercial licence AED 14,400 + annual registration AED 3,500 + establishment card AED 2,200) — the same wherever you go. On top, IFZA expects financial statements (simplified if your revenue is below AED 3 million). That financials-plus-coordination work should cost around AED 1,000 — yet some firms charge AED 10,000+ for it. Know the split and you won’t overpay.
The single most useful thing to understand about IFZA renewal pricing is this: most of it is fixed, and only one part is negotiable. Once you can see the split, a AED 10,000 quote and a AED 1,000 quote for the same job stop being confusing — and you know exactly which one is fair.
Part 1 — fixed
The IFZA government fees (these don’t change)
These are the authority’s own charges. They’re the same whichever consultant you use — nobody can discount them, and nobody should mark them up. For a licence with one visa:
| IFZA fee | Amount (AED) |
|---|---|
| Commercial licence renewal | 14,400 |
| Annual licence registration fee | 3,500 |
| Establishment card renewal | 2,200 |
| Total IFZA fees (1 visa) | 20,100 |
The main variable here is the number of visas and the package you originally subscribed to — more visas, higher establishment-card and related costs. But the figure is set by IFZA, not by your consultant.
Part 2 — the variable
Financial statements & coordination (where quotes diverge)
IFZA increasingly expects financial statements at renewal, and someone has to coordinate the renewal with the free zone. This is the only part where firms’ prices genuinely differ — and it’s where the overcharging happens.
- Simplified financial statements — if your revenue is below AED 3 million, simplified financials are usually sufficient (a full audit isn’t required).
- Renewal coordination — preparing the paperwork and processing the renewal with IFZA.
The 10x gap explained
We’ve seen firms quote AED 10,000 or more for the financial statements and renewal coordination. The government fees in their quote are identical to everyone else’s — the extra is pure markup on the service. The actual work is worth a fraction of that.
What it should cost
Fair, transparent pricing — don’t pay extra
At Fastlane, the service part is priced for what it is:
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Simplified financial statements (below AED 3M revenue) | AED 499 + VAT |
| Renewal coordination with IFZA | AED 500 + VAT |
| Total service fee | ~AED 1,000 + VAT |
| Corporate Tax filing (if needed, below AED 3M) | AED 249 + VAT |
So the honest all-in for a one-visa licence is roughly AED 20,100 in IFZA fees + about AED 1,000 + VAT in service — not AED 20,100 plus AED 10,000. If a full audit is required (larger or higher-revenue companies), that’s a separate, disclosed fee — not a hidden one.
How to check
Three questions that stop you overpaying
- “Can you split the quote into IFZA fees and your service fee?” A fair firm shows both separately.
- “Do the IFZA fees match the authority’s charges?” They should — those numbers are fixed.
- “What exactly is the service fee for?” Financials plus coordination — which is around AED 1,000, not AED 10,000.
If a provider won’t break it down, that’s usually where the markup is hiding. (Switching provider at renewal is straightforward — see changing your IFZA Professional Partner.)
Renewing your IFZA licence? Get a transparent, itemised quote.
We show the IFZA government fees separately from our service fee — simplified financial statements and renewal coordination for around AED 1,000 + VAT, not a bundled markup. No hidden extras.
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FAQ
How much does IFZA licence renewal cost?
An IFZA renewal has two parts. The fixed IFZA government fees for a licence with one visa are around AED 20,100 (commercial licence AED 14,400, annual registration AED 3,500, establishment card AED 2,200). On top, IFZA expects financial statements and someone to coordinate the renewal — that service should cost around AED 1,000 plus VAT, not several times more.
Why do IFZA renewal quotes vary so much between firms?
Because the government fees are identical wherever you go — the only part that varies is the service fee for financial statements and coordination. Some firms mark that service up heavily, quoting AED 10,000 or more, while the actual work is worth around AED 1,000. Asking for the quote to be split into IFZA fees and service fee reveals where any excess is.
Do I need audited financial statements for IFZA renewal?
Not necessarily. If your revenue is below AED 3 million, simplified financial statements are usually sufficient for renewal rather than a full audit. A full audit, where required for larger or higher-revenue companies, is a separate and clearly disclosed fee — it should never be a hidden add-on.
What should IFZA financial statements and renewal coordination cost?
The financials-plus-coordination work should cost in the region of AED 1,000 plus VAT for a small company using simplified financial statements — for example, simplified financials at AED 499 + VAT and renewal coordination at AED 500 + VAT. Quotes of AED 10,000 for this part are markup, not cost, since the government fees are the same for everyone.
Does the number of visas affect IFZA renewal cost?
Yes. The number of visas on the licence and the package originally subscribed affect the IFZA government fees — more visas mean higher establishment-card and related costs. But those figures are set by IFZA, not by your consultant, so they are the same wherever you renew.
What does Fastlane charge for IFZA renewal?
Fastlane charges the government fees at actuals, plus a transparent service fee: simplified financial statements at AED 499 + VAT and renewal coordination at AED 500 + VAT (around AED 1,000 + VAT total), with Corporate Tax filing at AED 249 + VAT if needed. The IFZA fees are shown separately, so you can see exactly what you are paying for.
General guidance on IFZA licence renewal costs, current as of July 2026; not legal or tax advice. IFZA government fees depend on the licence package and number of visas and are set by IFZA; figures shown are indicative and confirmed by IFZA at renewal. Service fees are Fastlane’s standard pricing and may vary by scope. Confirm your position with us or IFZA before acting.