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 Japanese nationals
Guide for Japanese founders · around 10 hours from Tokyo
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
From day one, founders choose IFZA Free Zone when they want a credible UAE address, fast licensing and packages that scale from a solo flexi-desk to a multi-visa office. If you are weighing up where to register in the UAE, IFZA Free Zone deserves a close look for its Dubai address and straightforward renewal process. Payments between Japan and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, Japanese yen (JPY) transfers settle quickly and UAE banks are familiar with Japanese business profiles. Japan is one of the UAE's largest energy customers and a major source of vehicles and machinery, which gives Japanese entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their IFZA Free Zone licence is released.
To be clear, 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. To be clear, offers both free zone and offshore company structures. Many Japanese founders run IFZA Free Zone companies alongside an existing business in Japan, using the UAE entity for international invoicing and regional sales.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
The figures below for IFZA Free Zone company formation for Japanese nationals are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Importantly, all prices for IFZA Free Zone company formation for Japanese nationals are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
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
Gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of IFZA Free Zone company formation for Japanese nationals.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- A passport released by Japan with at least six months' validity
- Educational certificates attested by the Japan authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a companyif applicable
- A police clearance certificate from Japan if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires itif applicable
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zonesif 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
GoldenKey starts by confirming your activity is available in IFZA Free Zone, then agrees the licence category, visa quota and office option with you in writing.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the IFZA Free Zone authority and obtains initial approval, generally within one to two working days (Monday to Friday). Your portal shows the status of this step for IFZA Free Zone company formation for Japanese nationals in real time.
- 3
Document submission and payment
To be clear, you sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with IFZA Free Zone and the authority's licence fee is paid.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
Day to day, your IFZA Free Zone licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are granted, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction. If the authority raises a query on IFZA Free Zone company formation for Japanese nationals at this stage, we handle it the same day.
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?
Importantly, most IFZA Free Zone licences can be granted 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 residency visa is handled.
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 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 Japanese citizen own 100% of a company in IFZA Free Zone?
Yes. Japanese nationals can own the full share capital of a IFZA Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
How long does the process take for Japanese applicants?
Day to day, processing for Japanese nationals follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from Japan that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
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Good to know
More about IFZA
Why the UAE
On the ground, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from IFZA Free Zone company formation for Japanese nationals can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for IFZA Free Zone company formation for Japanese nationals and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for IFZA Free Zone company formation for Japanese nationals happen the same day they are ready. As we tell every client, most of our IFZA Free Zone customers come to us through referrals from other founders, and for that reason we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped entrepreneurs from more than 60 countries with IFZA Free Zone company formation for Japanese nationals, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
