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 French nationals
Guide for French founders · around 7 hours from Paris
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. GoldenKey has guided hundreds of entrepreneurs through IFZA Free Zone company formation, from name reservation to the moment the licence PDF lands in their inbox. Importantly, payments between France and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, euro (EUR) transfers settle without delay and UAE banks are familiar with French business profiles. Importantly, french nationals are a community of around 30,000 residents with strong presence in luxury, hospitality, aviation and energy, so the IFZA Free Zone authority, the banks and the immigration officers see French applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Crucially, one of the reasons we suggest IFZA Free Zone is its Dubai address, which matters more than most founders realise once the business is running. As a rule, 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 issued. As a rule, many French founders run IFZA Free Zone companies alongside an existing business in France, using the UAE entity for international invoicing and regional sales.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Crucially, pricing for IFZA Free Zone company formation for French nationals depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. The figures below for IFZA Free Zone company formation for French nationals are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
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 2026-10-27.
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
Gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of IFZA Free Zone company formation for French nationals.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- A passport granted by France with at least six months' validity
- Educational certificates attested by the France authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activitiesif applicable
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a companyif applicable
- A police clearance certificate from France if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires itif 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
As a rule, in the first call we check that IFZA Free Zone lists your activity, settle the licence type and match the visa package and office to what you actually need.
- 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. If the authority raises a query on IFZA Free Zone company formation for French nationals at this stage, we handle it the same day.
- 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
Licence issued and next steps
Just as important, once the IFZA Free Zone licence and company documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting. We keep a written record of this step so your file for IFZA Free Zone company formation for French nationals is audit-ready.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about IFZA. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsIs an audit required for a IFZA Free Zone company?
Just as important, requirements vary by zone and by company size. GoldenKey will confirm the current IFZA Free Zone rule when we prepare your quotation, and we provide bookkeeping if you need accounts in any case for corporate tax.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in IFZA Free Zone?
On the ground, most IFZA Free Zone licences can be issued remotely with scanned documents 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.
How many visas can I get with a IFZA Free Zone licence?
Importantly, visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. IFZA Free Zone packages typically 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 French nationals need a UAE visa before applying for IFZA Free Zone?
No. You can apply for the licence from France with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is processed afterwards.
Can a French citizen own 100% of a company in IFZA Free Zone?
Yes — French nationals can own the full share capital of a IFZA Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
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Good to know
More about IFZA
Why the UAE
Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so IFZA Free Zone company formation for French nationals no longer requires a local partner. The UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for IFZA Free Zone company formation for French nationals.
Why GoldenKey
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 an IFZA Free Zone file. In short, our quotations for IFZA Free Zone company formation for French nationals list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. In our experience, 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.
