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 Thai nationals
Guide for Thai founders · around 6.5 hours from Bangkok
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
For most clients, setting up a company in IFZA Free Zone gives you 100% ownership, a UAE trade licence and the option to sponsor residence visas for yourself and your family. Importantly, 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. GoldenKey has Thai customers from Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket, and our consultants understand the documents issued in Thailand and how to attest them for the UAE. Payments between Thailand and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, Thai baht (THB) transfers settle quickly and UAE banks are familiar with Thai business profiles.
For most clients, 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. 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. Many Thai business owners run IFZA Free Zone companies alongside an existing business in Thailand, 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 Thai nationals are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Pricing for IFZA Free Zone company formation for Thai nationals depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
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
Here is what you will need for IFZA Free Zone company formation for Thai nationals; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- A passport granted by Thailand with at least six months' validity
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- A bank statement from your Thailand bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- Educational certificates attested by the Thailand authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE residentif 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
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. Nothing is submitted for IFZA Free Zone company formation for Thai nationals until you have reviewed and approved it.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
Day to day, 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
Importantly, you sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with IFZA Free Zone and the authority's licence fee is paid. For IFZA Free Zone company formation for Thai nationals this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
- 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 FAQsIs an audit required for a IFZA Free Zone company?
On the ground, requirements vary by zone and by company size. GoldenKey will confirm the current IFZA Free Zone rule when we prepare your quotation, and we provide bookkeeping if you need accounts in any case for corporate tax.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in IFZA Free Zone?
From day one, 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?
As a rule, once your documents are complete, the authority typically issues the licence within 5 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Can a Thai citizen own 100% of a company in IFZA Free Zone?
Yes. Thai 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 Thai applicants?
As a rule, processing for Thai nationals follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from Thailand that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
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Ready to start your business in IFZA?
Book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for IFZA Free Zone company formation for Thai nationals in a single conversation.
Good to know
More about IFZA
Why the UAE
In our experience, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, and for that reason so many company owners choose it as a base for IFZA Free Zone company formation for Thai nationals. From day one, the UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for IFZA Free Zone company formation for Thai nationals.
Why GoldenKey
To be clear, 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 Thai nationals happen the same day they are ready. Day to day, our quotations for IFZA Free Zone company formation for Thai nationals list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. Crucially, you deal with one named consultant from the first call until your IFZA Free Zone licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally.
