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 South Koreans
Guide for South Korean founders · around 9.5 hours from Seoul
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 is Dubai's fastest-growing free zone — multi-activity licence, top bank access, and it has become one of the most practical choices for business owners who want a UAE licence without a large upfront budget. 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 released. Crucially, korean firms built landmark UAE projects, and K-beauty and K-food brands are expanding rapidly through Dubai, which gives South Korean entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their IFZA Free Zone licence is granted. Put simply, payments between South Korea and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, South Korean won (KRW) transfers settle quickly and UAE banks are familiar with South Korean business profiles.
To be clear, one of the reasons we recommend IFZA Free Zone is its Dubai address, which matters more than most founders realise once the business is running. 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. For South Koreans, the practical advantages of IFZA Free Zone are the ease of travel between South Korea and the UAE, English is the working language, and a banking system that processes South Korean won (KRW) transfers daily.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
The figures below for IFZA Free Zone company formation for South Koreans are updated by GoldenKey whenever the issuing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. All prices for IFZA Free Zone company formation for South Koreans 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 2026-10-27.
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
The document list for IFZA Free Zone company formation for South Koreans is short, and most customers already have everything on it.
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
- Educational certificates attested by the South Korea authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the countryif applicable
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activitiesif applicable
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visaif 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 short, 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. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to IFZA Free Zone company formation for South Koreans.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
Just as important, your trade name is reserved with the IFZA Free Zone authority and initial approval is obtained; this stage rarely takes more than two business days.
- 3
Document submission and payment
You sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested paperwork and the licence fee is paid to the registrar. We keep a written record of this step so your file for IFZA Free Zone company formation for South Koreans is audit-ready.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
Your IFZA Free Zone licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are issued, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about IFZA. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsHow 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 normally 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 I need to visit the UAE to set up in IFZA Free Zone?
To be clear, most IFZA Free Zone licences can be released remotely with scanned paperwork 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?
Once your papers are complete, the issuing authority typically issues the licence within 5 business days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Do South Koreans need a UAE visa before applying for IFZA Free Zone?
No — You can apply for the licence from South Korea with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is processed afterwards.
Can a South Korean citizen own 100% of a company in IFZA Free Zone?
Yes — South Koreans 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
The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, so so many founders choose it as a base for IFZA Free Zone company formation for South Koreans. Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes IFZA Free Zone company formation for South Koreans a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
In our experience, because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which supporting documents each of them will ask for on an IFZA Free Zone file. From day one, 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 request sit. GoldenKey's consultants have handled IFZA Free Zone company formation for South Koreans for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly.
