IFZA DUBAI FREE ZONE — FULL GUIDE to Business Setup in 2025

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🎥 ABOUT THIS VIDEO
This video is useful if you are starting a new business, relocating your company, or looking to invest in Dubai. It helps you avoid common mistakes and understand the system clearly before you begin.

In this video, Kate Williams, Global Strategy Director at Connect Group, talks with Ben Hooper from IFZA (International Free Zone Authority) about how to start a company in the UAE. They explain every step of the process and give practical advice based on real experience.

In the video, you’ll learn:
• What IFZA is and how it works
• The difference between IFZA and other free zones
• What types of businesses can open in IFZA
• Step-by-step breakdown of costs for setting up a company
• What is and isn’t included in your visa and license
• How to open a corporate bank account with an IFZA license
• Common mistakes and how to avoid hidden fees
• The process of setting up a company remotely
• How real estate, education, and recruitment activities are handled
• What benefits you get from investor and partner visas
• What IFZA’s promotions really offer (like the “free visa for life”)
• What to expect at Dubai Digital Park, where IFZA is located
• How to use IFZA’s offices, flexi desks, meeting rooms, and event space
• Why some nationalities face more challenges with visas
• How Dubai’s immigration compares to other Emirates
• Why many entrepreneurs choose the UAE in 2025
This is a full guide to doing business with IFZA, one of the most flexible and foreigner-friendly free zones in Dubai.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Setup Business in UAE – What You Must Know
01:12 What is IFZA?
02:51 Can Free Zone Companies Sell in the UAE?
05:09 What Businesses Can Operate in IFZA?
08:00 Setup Costs & Visa Breakdown
13:11 What’s Included in Medical Tests?
13:52 Education Activities – Approvals & Limits
15:10 Recruitment Activity Rules
17:38 Real Estate Licensing Explained
19:15 Hidden Fees? Here’s the Truth
20:27 Opening a Corporate Bank Account
25:36 VIP Services – Are They Worth It?
26:23 VIP Limitations & Nationality Rules
28:13 Dubai vs Abu Dhabi Immigration Systems
29:43 Where to Start – Apply Direct or Use a Partner?
32:19 Remote Setup – Is It Really Possible?
33:42 What IFZA Offers Beyond a License
37:03 Flexi Desks, Offices & Business Community
40:14 Operating Hours & On-Site Support
41:36 IFZA, Silicon Oasis & Digital Park – What’s the Link?
42:32 Most Common Promotions (Free Visa for Life?)
46:16 Investor Visa vs Partner Visa
47:36 How IFZA Companies Connect with Others
49:13 Why UAE is Still the Top Choice in 2025

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