IFZA renewal cost.
IFZA renewal is due annually before your licence-expiry date. The renewal cost is close to the year-one government fee (you save the one-time establishment costs) plus visa renewals. Here is the 2026 renewal cost by package, in AED and USD.
What you actually pay, line by line.
| Item | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| IFZA licence renewal (zero-visa) | AED 12,900 (USD 3,510) | Up to 3 activities |
| Establishment card renewal | AED 2,900 (USD 790) | If you hold visas |
| Investor visa renewal (per person) | AED 4,000 (USD 1,090) | Includes medical, EID, stamping |
| ArxSetup renewal retainer | from AED 9,330 (USD 2,540) | Filing, compliance, reminders |
| Year-2 all-in (1 visa) | from USD 7,920 | Licence + card + 1 visa + retainer |
| Year-2 all-in (zero-visa) | from USD 6,050 | Licence + retainer only |
Government fees are pass-through and may be revised by the regulator without notice. ArxSetup professional fees are fixed and quoted in writing before engagement. Figures current May 2026.
Reviewed by qualified counsel within ArxSetup and our affiliated practices, Neo Legal (UAE) and Cornwalls (Australia). Figures verified against primary regulator sources. Last reviewed: May 2026. Est. 2021 · DDA Licence 107229 · direct registry filing partner. How we review →
Common questions.
The questions clients ask most before committing. Current to 2026, reviewed by counsel.
How much is IFZA renewal in 2026?
From USD 7,920 all-in for a one-visa company (licence renewal AED 12,900 / USD 3,510, establishment-card renewal, one visa renewal at AED 4,000 / USD 1,090, plus the ArxSetup retainer). A zero-visa licence renews from about USD 6,050.
When is the IFZA licence renewal due?
Annually, before the licence expiry date printed on your trade licence. We recommend starting 30 days early to avoid late penalties and any gap in visa validity.
What happens if I renew my IFZA licence late?
IFZA applies late-renewal penalties, and an expired licence can suspend your establishment card and the visas attached to it. Prolonged non-renewal leads to licence cancellation.
Is IFZA renewal cheaper than year one?
Yes — you save the one-time establishment costs and incorporation work. The recurring licence fee is similar, but the all-in renewal is lower than the first-year setup.
Can I add or remove visas at renewal?
Yes — renewal is the natural point to adjust your visa quota up or down (within the flexi-desk 6-visa cap) and to add or change activities on the licence.