IFZA Free Zone Documents Checklist

Why IFZA Free Zone

Just as important, office options in IFZA Free Zone range from virtual office, flexi-desk, office suite or warehouse, so you only pay for the space your visa quota actually needs. Unlike some zones, IFZA Free Zone does not require a large paid-up capital to be blocked in a bank account before the licence is granted. One of the reasons we recommend IFZA Free Zone is its Dubai address, which matters more than most business owners realise once the business is running.

How IFZA Free Zone works with GoldenKey

1. 
   Step 1

   Consultation and activity selection

   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. 
   Step 2

   Name reservation and initial approval

   GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the IFZA Free Zone authority and obtains initial approval, typically within one to two business days. If the authority raises a query on preparing documents for IFZA Free Zone at this stage, we handle it the same day.

3. 
   Step 3

   Document submission and payment

   You sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the authority.

4. 
   Step 4

   Licence issued and next steps

   IFZA Free Zone issues the licence, incorporation certificate and lease; from there we open the establishment card, process visas and arrange your bank introduction. Nothing is submitted for preparing documents for IFZA Free Zone until you have reviewed and approved it.

Documents required

Gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of preparing documents for IFZA Free Zone.

• Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
• Attested parent-company papers and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
• A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
• Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
• A passport-size photograph on a white background
• The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country

Pricing

All prices for preparing documents for IFZA Free Zone are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. From day one, the figures below for preparing documents for IFZA Free Zone are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.

Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.

Signatures and powers of attorney

Most IFZA Free Zone applications are signed electronically. If you prefer not to travel, a notarised power of attorney lets GoldenKey sign on your behalf for the licence stage; visa biometrics still require your presence in the UAE.

Corporate shareholders

On the ground, if a company rather than a person will own the IFZA Free Zone entity, the registrar needs the parent's certificate of incorporation, memorandum, a board resolution approving the UAE company and a certificate of good standing, all attested. We provide templates for the resolution.

Why the UAE

In short, banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of preparing paperwork for IFZA Free Zone predictable. Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so preparing documents for IFZA Free Zone no longer requires a local partner.

Why GoldenKey

From day one, every IFZA Free Zone package we quote already includes the licence, registration, the establishment card where applicable and our full assistance, with no hidden add-ons at the end. As we tell every client, most of our IFZA Free Zone clients come to us through referrals from other founders, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. We will tell you plainly if IFZA Free Zone is not the right choice for your plan and point you to a better option, even when that option costs less.

Frequently asked questions