WhatsApp quoteThis illustrative scenario shows how a French founder set up a gold and jewellery trading company in DMCC Free Zone with GoldenKey; names and figures are representative of typical client journeys rather than a specific client.
The starting point
A French entrepreneur from Paris wanted to launch a gold and jewellery trading company serving customers in the UAE and France. The priorities were a credible licence, a residence visa and a business bank account within a realistic budget.
Why DMCC Free Zone
After comparing options, DMCC Free Zone was chosen for its world's #1 free zone (Fitch) and because gold & jewellery trading is a well-established activity there. GoldenKey confirmed the activity code and the visa package in the first consultation.
The process
GoldenKey reserved the trade name, obtained initial approval and submitted attested documents from France. The licence was issued in line with the usual DMCC Free Zone timeline, followed by the establishment card, investor visa, medical test and Emirates ID.
Banking and tax
With the licence and visa in hand, GoldenKey prepared the bank file and introduced the client to a bank suited to gold & jewellery trading. Corporate tax registration was completed within the FTA deadline and VAT registration was timed to the expected turnover.
The outcome
The business was invoicing clients within weeks of the first call, with a UAE address, a resident founder and a compliance calendar managed by GoldenKey. The same path is available to any French founder considering gold & jewellery trading in DMCC Free Zone.
Indicative pricing for DMCC Free Zone
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Upgrade to visas anytime
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Upgrade to visas anytime
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
| Additional visa | AED 3,270 |
|---|---|
| Annual renewal | AED 42,801 |
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-27.
Why GoldenKey
In short, because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which paperwork each of them will ask for on a DMCC Free Zone file. To be clear, we speak the languages our customers speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for gold & jewellery trading in DMCC Free Zone for a French founder.
In our experience, book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for gold & jewellery trading in DMCC Free Zone for a French founder in a single conversation.
Frequently asked questions
Do French nationals need a UAE visa before applying for DMCC Free Zone?
No — You can apply for the licence from France with scanned supporting documents, and the investor residence visa is processed afterwards.
Can my family from France join me?
Once your investor visa is released you can sponsor your spouse and children, and GoldenKey processes their visas alongside yours.
How long does the process take for French applicants?
As we tell every client, processing for French nationals follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from France that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
