WhatsApp quoteIFZA Free Zone combines Dubai address with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, which is why it suits both first-time founders and established groups. 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. In practice, belgians are a compact community with strength in diamonds, logistics and pharmaceuticals, so the IFZA Free Zone authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Belgian applications every day and process them without hesitation. the Antwerp-Dubai diamond corridor is one of the world's most important, anchored by DMCC, which gives Belgian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their IFZA Free Zone licence is issued.
Why IFZA Free Zone
As a rule, popular activities in IFZA Free Zone include trading, services, technology, consultancy and manufacturing, and most of them can be combined on a single licence. IFZA Free Zone licences are renewed annually with a simple online payment and updated passport copies, and GoldenKey sends a reminder 60 days before the due date.
How IFZA Free Zone works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation 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. We keep a written record of this step so your file for opening a holding company in the UAE as a Belgian founder is audit-ready.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
Crucially, we submit your preferred trade names to IFZA Free Zone and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission.
Step 3Document submission and payment
You sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with IFZA Free Zone and the licensing authority's licence fee is paid. Nothing is submitted for opening a holding company in the UAE as a Belgian founder until you have reviewed and approved it.
Step 4Licence 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.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for opening a holding company in the UAE as a Belgian founder; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A bank statement from your Belgium bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- A passport issued by Belgium with at least six months' validity
- Attested parent-company supporting documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
Pricing
Importantly, all prices for opening a holding company in the UAE as a Belgian founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. To be clear, the figures below for opening a holding company in the UAE as a Belgian founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the issuing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
Why the UAE
English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies opening a holding company in the UAE as a Belgian founder for international founders. In practice, banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of opening a holding company in the UAE as a Belgian founder predictable.
Why GoldenKey
In our experience, we speak the languages our customers speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for opening a holding company in the UAE as a Belgian founder. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a holding company in the UAE as a Belgian founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves without delay. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped entrepreneurs from more than 60 countries with opening a holding company in the UAE as a Belgian founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
Importantly, message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for opening a holding company in the UAE as a Belgian founder, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
How many visas can I get with a IFZA Free Zone licence?
Visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. IFZA Free Zone packages in most cases 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.
Can I open a UAE bank account with a IFZA Free Zone company?
Yes, IFZA Free Zone companies open accounts with UAE banks every day. Approval depends on the bank's compliance review of your profile, business plan and paperwork, and GoldenKey prepares the file and introduces you to a suitable bank.
What is the difference between an FZE and an FZCO in IFZA Free Zone?
An FZE has one shareholder and an FZCO has two or more. Both offer limited liability and 100% foreign ownership, and the fees in IFZA Free Zone are usually the same.
Can a Belgian citizen own 100% of a company in IFZA Free Zone?
Absolutely. Belgians can own the full share capital of a IFZA Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Which licence type covers holding company?
To be clear, holding Company is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
