Fintech & Payments in the UAE for Canadians

Why DMCC Free Zone

In short, one of the reasons our advice is to choose DMCC Free Zone is its world's #1 free zone (Fitch), which matters more than most founders realise once the business is running. DMCC Free Zone is located in Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT), Dubai — central business district, and the issuing authority's processing time for a standard file is around 7 working days (Monday to Friday).

How DMCC Free Zone works with GoldenKey

1. 
   Step 1

   Consultation and activity selection

   As a rule, in the first call we check that DMCC Free Zone lists your activity, settle the licence type and match the visa package and office to what you actually need. For opening a fintech company in the UAE as a Canadian founder this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.

2. 
   Step 2

   Name reservation and initial approval

   Your trade name is reserved with the DMCC Free Zone authority and initial approval is obtained; this stage rarely takes more than two business days.

3. 
   Step 3

   Document submission and payment

   You sign the request forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the issuing authority. For opening a fintech company in the UAE as a Canadian founder, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.

4. 
   Step 4

   Licence issued and next steps

   In practice, your DMCC 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

For opening a fintech company in the UAE as a Canadian founder the authority asks for the following supporting documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.

• A passport issued by Canada with at least six months' validity
• Your current UAE residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
• A bank statement from your Canada bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
• A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
• Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
• Educational certificates attested by the Canada authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities

Pricing

From day one, use the table below to compare packages for opening a fintech company in the UAE as a Canadian founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. On the ground, all prices for opening a fintech company in the UAE as a Canadian founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.

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

Why the UAE

Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes opening a fintech company in the UAE as a Canadian founder a route to relocation as well as a business decision. Day to day, 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 opening a fintech company in the UAE as a Canadian founder.

Why GoldenKey

Most of our DMCC Free Zone clients come to us through referrals from other entrepreneurs, so we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped business owners from more than 60 countries with opening a fintech company in the UAE as a Canadian founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. As a rule, our quotations for opening a fintech company in the UAE as a Canadian founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.

Frequently asked questions