WhatsApp quoteJust as important, if you are weighing up where to register in the UAE, IFZA Free Zone deserves a close look for its Dubai address and routine renewal process. GoldenKey has guided hundreds of entrepreneurs through IFZA Free Zone company formation, from name reservation to the moment the licence PDF lands in their inbox. Croatians are a small community in hospitality, yachting, IT and sports, so the IFZA Free Zone authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Croatian applications every day and process them without hesitation. As we tell every client, payments between Croatia and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, euro (EUR) transfers settle quickly and UAE banks are familiar with Croatian business profiles.
Why IFZA Free Zone
The authority permits Free Zone Establishment (FZE), Free Zone Company (FZCO) and Branch, which covers solo company owners, partnerships and overseas groups opening a UAE branch. 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
GoldenKey starts by confirming your activity is available in IFZA Free Zone, then agrees the licence category, visa quota and office option with you in writing. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Croatian founder.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
To be clear, 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 forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the authority. Your portal shows the status of this step for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Croatian founder in real time.
Step 4Licence 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.
Documents required
Gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Croatian founder.
- A police clearance certificate from Croatia if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A passport released by Croatia with at least six months' validity
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- Educational certificates attested by the Croatia authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
Pricing
All prices for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Croatian founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. The figures below for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Croatian founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the registrar 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
Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Croatian founder a route to relocation as well as a business decision. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Croatian founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Croatian founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Our quotations for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Croatian founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Croatian founder happen the same day they are ready.
If you would like a written quotation for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Croatian founder, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
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 typically the same.
Is an audit required for a IFZA Free Zone company?
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.
Can a IFZA Free Zone company do business on the UAE mainland?
A IFZA Free Zone company can sell to mainland customers through a mainland distributor, invoice services to mainland clients in most cases, and apply for a dual-licence arrangement where the emirate offers one. Direct retail or on-site contracting on the mainland needs a mainland licence.
Do Croatians need a UAE visa before applying for IFZA Free Zone?
No, it does not. You can apply for the licence from Croatia with scanned paperwork, and the investor residence visa is processed afterwards.
Is it & software allowed in IFZA Free Zone?
Yes. Croatians 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.
