IFZA Incorporation Guide for Egyptian Freelancers
Egyptian freelancers can incorporate an IFZA Free Zone LLC in the UAE to access global markets and obtain a residency visa. This structure provides a legal entity for international contracting while operating under the UAE's 9% corporate tax regime.
Successful incorporation requires adherence to both UAE licensing regulations and Egyptian tax reporting requirements for foreign-sourced income.
Model the full outlay, not just the setup fee
- SetupIFZA setup$12,900
- AnnualYear 2 renewal$12,900
What the tax authority sees
UAE corporate income is subject to 9% tax on net profits exceeding AED 375,000 under UAE Federal Decree-Law 47/2022.
Egyptian Tax Authority Law 91/2005 on foreign income
Register as an IFZA Free Zone LLC to obtain a UAE residency visa, which helps establish tax residency and potentially mitigate Egyptian tax exposure under the DTAA.
- 01Egyptian Tax Authority Law 91/2005 may classify foreign income as taxable for Egyptian residents.
- 02Potential for double taxation if the Egypt-UAE Double Taxation Agreement is not correctly applied.
- 03Requirement to maintain economic substance in the UAE to retain tax residency status.
From filing to funded bank account
UAE Free Zone (IFZA) vs US LLC (Wyoming)
FAQ
Start filing with IFZA
Formation typically completes in 2–3 weeks. Use the promo below, then click through to begin the checklist directly on the platform.