License With – 0 Visa
Licence only · upgrade to visas anytime
AED 12,900
- Trade licence & registration
- Upgrade to visas anytime
- Company name reservation
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
FREE ZONE · DUBAI
IFZA Free Zone Company Formation for Chinese nationals
Guide for Chinese founders · around 8 hours from Beijing or Shanghai from Beijing
5–7 daysSetup time100%OwnershipUp to 4 visasVisas
- 5–7 daysSetup time
- Free ZoneLicence type
- Flexi | PhysicalOffice / facility
- Up to 4 visasVisa eligibility
- StandardApprovals needed
- From AED 12,900Renewal cost
About IFZA
Why IFZA Free Zone
IFZA Free Zone combines Dubai address with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, which is why it suits both first-time founders and established groups. IFZA Free Zone is Dubai's fastest-growing free zone — multi-activity licence, top bank access, and it has become one of the most practical choices for founders who want a UAE licence without a large upfront budget. Chinese nationals are a community of roughly 200,000 to 300,000 people, with Dragon Mart and International City as its commercial heart, so the IFZA Free Zone authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Chinese applications every day and process them without hesitation. Payments between China and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, renminbi (CNY) transfers settle quickly and UAE banks are familiar with Chinese business profiles.
Crucially, the authority permits Free Zone Establishment (FZE), Free Zone Company (FZCO) and Branch, which covers solo founders, partnerships and overseas groups opening a UAE branch. One of the reasons we recommend IFZA Free Zone is its Dubai address, which matters more than most entrepreneurs realise once the business is running. For Chinese nationals, the practical advantages of IFZA Free Zone are the ease of travel between China and the UAE, Mandarin-speaking support is available through our partner network, and a banking system that processes renminbi (CNY) transfers daily.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
All prices for IFZA Free Zone company formation for Chinese nationals are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. In practice, use the table below to compare packages for IFZA Free Zone company formation for Chinese nationals; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
License With – 1 Visa
1 residence visa · 1-year licence
AED 14,900
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 1 visa eligibility
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
License With – 2 Visa
2 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 16,900
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 2 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
License With – 3 Visa
3 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 18,900
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 3 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
License With – 4 Visa
4 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 20,900
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 4 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-28.
Business activities
Explore business activities in IFZA
IFZA licenses trading, service, professional and industrial activities. Search every activity we license across the UAE and see where it is available and what it costs.
Required documents
Documents required
Here is what you will need for IFZA Free Zone company formation for Chinese nationals; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A passport issued by China with at least six months' validity
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zonesif applicable
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activitiesif applicable
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the countryif applicable
- Your current residency visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE residentif applicable
For companies
- Certificate of incorporation (attested)
- Memorandum & articles of association
- Board resolution approving the UAE company
- Passport copies of shareholders & directors
- Company profile / business plan
Our process
How IFZA Free Zone works with GoldenKey
- 1
Consultation and activity selection
Crucially, we confirm that your activity is available in IFZA Free Zone, choose the licence type and agree the visa package and office option that match your plan.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the IFZA Free Zone authority and obtains initial approval, usually within one to two working days. For IFZA Free Zone company formation for Chinese nationals this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
- 3
Document submission and payment
For most clients, you sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the issuing authority.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
Your IFZA Free Zone licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are issued, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction. For IFZA Free Zone company formation for Chinese nationals, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about IFZA. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsHow many visas can I get with a IFZA Free Zone licence?
As a rule, visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. IFZA Free Zone packages in most cases start from a zero-visa option and scale to five or more visas with a physical office, and additional visas can be added later for the per-visa fee shown in our pricing.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in IFZA Free Zone?
Most IFZA Free Zone licences can be issued remotely with scanned papers and a signed power of attorney. You will need to enter the UAE for the medical test and Emirates ID biometrics when your residence visa is processed.
Can a IFZA Free Zone company do business on the UAE mainland?
A IFZA Free Zone company can sell to mainland customers through a mainland distributor, invoice services to mainland clients in most cases, and apply for a dual-licence arrangement where the emirate offers one. Direct retail or on-site contracting on the mainland needs a mainland licence.
Can a Chinese citizen own 100% of a company in IFZA Free Zone?
Yes — Chinese nationals can own the full share capital of a IFZA Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Chinese nationals need a UAE visa before applying for IFZA Free Zone?
No, it does not. You can apply for the licence from China with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is completed afterwards.
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Good to know
More about IFZA
Why the UAE
On the ground, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so IFZA Free Zone company formation for Chinese nationals no longer requires a local partner. In practice, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies IFZA Free Zone company formation for Chinese nationals for international founders.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled IFZA Free Zone company formation for Chinese nationals for traders, consultants, tech business owners and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. 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. Our quotations for IFZA Free Zone company formation for Chinese nationals list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before any payment anything.
