Holding Company in IFZA Free Zone

Why IFZA Free Zone

IFZA Free Zone is located in Dubai Silicon Oasis district, Dubai — adjacent to Meydan and Academic City, and the issuing authority's processing time for a standard file is around 5 business days. As a rule, 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. GoldenKey has licensed holding company in IFZA Free Zone for clients ranging from solo founders to groups opening a regional branch, so we know which sub-activities to list.

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

   Your trade name is reserved with the IFZA Free Zone authority and initial approval is obtained; this stage rarely takes more than two working days. If the authority raises a query on holding company in IFZA Free Zone at this stage, we handle it the same day.

3. 
   Step 3

   Document submission and payment

   With the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested documents and settles the licence fee with the authority on your behalf.

4. 
   Step 4

   Licence issued and next steps

   Your IFZA Free Zone licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are released, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction. Nothing is submitted for holding company in IFZA Free Zone until you have reviewed and approved it.

Documents required

Here is what you will need for holding company in IFZA Free Zone; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.

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

Pricing

Pricing for holding company in IFZA Free Zone depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. On the ground, use the table below to compare packages for holding company in IFZA Free Zone; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.

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

Why the UAE

Crucially, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies holding company in IFZA Free Zone for international founders. In our experience, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so holding company in IFZA Free Zone no longer requires a local partner.

Why GoldenKey

GoldenKey's consultants have handled holding company in IFZA Free Zone for traders, consultants, tech business owners and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with holding company in IFZA Free Zone, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. From day one, because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which documents each of them will ask for on an IFZA Free Zone file.

Frequently asked questions