WhatsApp quoteIFZA 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 company 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 issued. Just as important, iT & Software in IFZA Free Zone means software development, SaaS, app development, IT consulting and managed services, and it is licensed as a professional activity. 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.
Why IFZA Free Zone
IFZA Free Zone is located in Dubai Silicon Oasis district, Dubai — adjacent to Meydan and Academic City, and the authority's processing time for a standard file is around 5 working days. One of the reasons our advice is to choose IFZA Free Zone is its Dubai address, which matters more than most founders realise once the business is running.
How IFZA Free Zone works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation and activity selection
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.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
Importantly, 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. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Belgian founder.
Step 3Document submission and payment
You sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested paperwork and the licence fee is paid to the registrar.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Once the IFZA Free Zone licence and company documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting. We keep a written record of this step so your file for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Belgian founder is audit-ready.
Documents required
In short, gather these paperwork and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Belgian founder.
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- 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
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- A police clearance certificate from Belgium if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
Pricing
In short, use the table below to compare packages for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Belgian founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. Importantly, the figures below for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Belgian founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the 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
On the ground, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Belgian founder for international founders. 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 an IT and software company in the UAE as a Belgian founder predictable.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped entrepreneurs from more than 60 countries with opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Belgian founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening an IT and software 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. Crucially, we speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Belgian founder.
Book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Belgian founder in a single conversation.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the IFZA Free Zone licence take?
Crucially, once your paperwork are complete, the issuing authority typically issues the licence within 5 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
How many visas can I get with a IFZA Free Zone licence?
In our experience, visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. IFZA Free Zone packages typically 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 add more activities to my IFZA Free Zone licence later?
Yes — IFZA Free Zone allows activity additions and changes through a licence amendment, which GoldenKey can process in a few business days for a small authority fee.
Is it & software allowed in IFZA Free Zone?
Yes. Belgians can own 100% of an IT and software company in the UAE. {brand} recommends IFZA Free Zone for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
Which licence type covers it & software?
IT & Software is classified as a professional activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
