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 Germans
Guide for German founders · around 6 hours from Berlin
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, and for that reason it suits both first-time founders and established groups. An IFZA Free Zone company can be owned entirely by foreign nationals, needs no local sponsor and can start trading internationally as soon as the licence is granted. On the ground, the most common businesses Germans open through GoldenKey are in engineering, industrial machinery, automotive and renewable energy, although IFZA Free Zone supports almost any activity. Germans are a well-organised business community with a German Emirati Joint Council and hundreds of Mittelstand subsidiaries, so the IFZA Free Zone authority, the banks and the immigration officers see German applications every day and process them without hesitation.
The authority permits Free Zone Establishment (FZE), Free Zone Company (FZCO) and Branch, which covers solo business owners, partnerships and overseas groups opening a UAE branch. On the ground, 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 we tell every client, many German founders run IFZA Free Zone companies alongside an existing business in Germany, using the UAE entity for international invoicing and regional sales.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Use the table below to compare packages for IFZA Free Zone company formation for Germans; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. As we tell every client, all prices for IFZA Free Zone company formation for Germans are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before any payment.
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 Germans.
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 clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- A passport granted by Germany with at least six months' validity
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a companyif applicable
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zonesif applicable
- A police clearance certificate from Germany 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
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. We keep a written record of this step so your file for IFZA Free Zone company formation for Germans is audit-ready.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
We submit your preferred trade names to IFZA Free Zone and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission.
- 3
Document submission and payment
You sign the submission and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with IFZA Free Zone and the authority's licence fee is paid. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for IFZA Free Zone company formation for Germans.
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about IFZA. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsDo I need to visit the UAE to set up in IFZA Free Zone?
Just as important, most IFZA Free Zone licences can be granted 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.
How long does the IFZA Free Zone licence take?
In practice, once your documents are complete, the issuing authority normally issues the licence within 5 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Can I add more activities to my IFZA Free Zone licence later?
Yes. IFZA Free Zone allows activity additions and changes through a licence amendment, which GoldenKey can process in a few working days for a small authority fee.
Can a German citizen own 100% of a company in IFZA Free Zone?
Yes. Germans can own the full share capital of a IFZA Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Is there a double taxation agreement between Germany and the UAE?
Day to day, the UAE has double taxation agreements with more than 130 countries. Whether Germany is covered and how it applies to you depends on the current treaty position, which GoldenKey checks with a tax adviser before you rely on it.
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Book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for IFZA Free Zone company formation for Germans in a single conversation.
Good to know
More about IFZA
Why the UAE
In our experience, banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of IFZA Free Zone company formation for Germans predictable. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from IFZA Free Zone company formation for Germans can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with IFZA Free Zone company formation for Germans, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. To be clear, 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. After your IFZA Free Zone licence is released, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice.
