Fintech & Payments in SAIF Zone

Why SAIF Zone

Put simply, over 7,500 companies from 100+ countries. As we tell every client, office options in SAIF Zone range from flexi-desk, office suite, warehouse, factory unit or land lease, so you only pay for the space your visa quota actually needs. SAIF Zone is a sensible home for fintech & payments because payment technology, lending platforms, wealth-tech and financial software is a well-understood activity there and the approvals are routine.

How SAIF Zone works with GoldenKey

1. 
   Step 1

   Consultation and activity selection

   In the first call we check that SAIF Zone lists your activity, settle the licence type and match the visa package and office to what you actually need. For fintech & payments in SAIF Zone this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.

2. 
   Step 2

   Name reservation and initial approval

   In our experience, your trade name is reserved with the SAIF Zone authority and initial approval is obtained; this stage rarely takes more than two working days.

3. 
   Step 3

   Document submission and payment

   You sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with SAIF Zone and the licensing authority's licence fee is paid. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for fintech & payments in SAIF Zone.

4. 
   Step 4

   Licence issued and next steps

   Once the SAIF Zone licence and company supporting documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting.

Documents required

To be clear, gather these paperwork and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of fintech & payments in SAIF Zone.

• A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
• Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
• Product description
• A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
• A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
• A passport-size photograph on a white background

Pricing

Importantly, pricing for fintech & payments in SAIF Zone depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. All prices for fintech & payments in SAIF Zone are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before any payment.

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

Why the UAE

Put simply, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many entrepreneurs choose it as a base for fintech & payments in SAIF Zone. The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for fintech & payments in SAIF Zone and makes international pricing simple.

Why GoldenKey

As a rule, if a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your SAIF Zone file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the application sit. To be clear, you deal with one named adviser from the first call until your SAIF Zone licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally. Importantly, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for fintech & payments in SAIF Zone happen the same day they are ready.

Frequently asked questions