WhatsApp quoteThe following example is a composite of real IFZA Free Zone files handled by GoldenKey for Slovenian clients in retail shop; details have been generalised.
The starting point
A Slovenian entrepreneur from Ljubljana wanted to launch a retail business serving customers in the UAE and Slovenia. The priorities were a credible licence, a residency visa and a business bank account within a realistic budget.
Why IFZA Free Zone
On the ground, after comparing options, IFZA Free Zone was chosen for its Dubai address and because retail shop 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 papers from Slovenia. The licence was issued in line with the usual IFZA 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 retail shop. 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 Slovenian founder considering retail shop in IFZA Free Zone.
Indicative pricing for IFZA Free Zone
- 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
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-27.
Why GoldenKey
To be clear, our quotations for retail shop in IFZA Free Zone for a Slovenian founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. As a rule, if a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your IFZA Free Zone file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the application sit.
Day to day, message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for retail shop in IFZA Free Zone for a Slovenian founder, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
Can a Slovenian citizen own 100% of a company in IFZA Free Zone?
It can. Slovenians can own the full share capital of a IFZA Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Slovenians need a UAE visa before applying for IFZA Free Zone?
Not in that case. You can apply for the licence from Slovenia with scanned documents, and the investor residency visa is processed afterwards.
Is there a double taxation agreement between Slovenia and the UAE?
It can. The UAE and Slovenia have a double taxation agreement, and a UAE tax residency certificate lets you claim treaty relief on qualifying income. GoldenKey can obtain the certificate once your company is established.
