IFZA Free Zone Company Formation for Swiss nationals

Why IFZA Free Zone

In short, 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. For most clients, 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. GoldenKey has prepared IFZA Free Zone files for Swiss clients in wealth management, commodities, watches and luxury and pharmaceuticals, which means we know which Switzerland documents need attestation and which can be submitted as plain copies.

How IFZA Free Zone works with GoldenKey

1. 
   Step 1

   Consultation and activity selection

   As we tell every client, 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. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for IFZA Free Zone company formation for Swiss nationals.

2. 
   Step 2

   Name reservation and initial approval

   For most clients, 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.

3. 
   Step 3

   Document submission and payment

   On the ground, you sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the authority. Nothing is submitted for IFZA Free Zone company formation for Swiss nationals until you have reviewed and approved it.

4. 
   Step 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.

Documents required

On the ground, for IFZA Free Zone company formation for Swiss nationals the authority asks for the following papers, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.

• A passport-size photograph on a white background
• Educational certificates attested by the Switzerland 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 country
• Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
• Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones

Pricing

In short, all prices for IFZA Free Zone company formation for Swiss nationals are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. Importantly, use the table below to compare packages for IFZA Free Zone company formation for Swiss nationals; 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

Just as important, 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 Swiss nationals predictable. The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for IFZA Free Zone company formation for Swiss nationals and makes international pricing simple.

Why GoldenKey

Just as important, we speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for IFZA Free Zone company formation for Swiss nationals. On the ground, after your IFZA Free Zone licence is issued, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice. 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 Swiss nationals happen the same day they are ready.

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