Holding Company in the UAE for Estonians

Why IFZA Free Zone

Unlike some zones, IFZA Free Zone does not require a large paid-up capital to be blocked in a bank account before the licence is granted. Office options in IFZA Free Zone range from virtual office, flexi-desk, office suite or warehouse, so you only pay for the space your visa quota actually needs.

How IFZA Free Zone works with GoldenKey

1. 
   Step 1

   Consultation 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.

2. 
   Step 2

   Name reservation and initial approval

   We submit your preferred trade names to IFZA Free Zone and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to opening a holding company in the UAE as an Estonian founder.

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   Step 3

   Document submission and payment

   You sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with IFZA Free Zone and the registrar's licence fee is paid.

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   Step 4

   Licence 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 a holding company in the UAE as an Estonian founder is audit-ready.

Documents required

Gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of opening a holding company in the UAE as an Estonian founder.

• A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
• A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
• The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
• A passport-size photograph on a white background
• A police clearance certificate from Estonia if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
• Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones

Pricing

As a rule, the figures below for opening a holding company in the UAE as an Estonian founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the issuing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. All prices for opening a holding company in the UAE as an Estonian founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.

Why the UAE

In short, the UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international customers and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for opening a holding company in the UAE as an Estonian founder. The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many founders choose it as a base for opening a holding company in the UAE as an Estonian founder.

Why GoldenKey

In short, after your IFZA Free Zone licence is granted, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice. In short, our quotations for opening a holding company in the UAE as an Estonian founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with opening a holding company in the UAE as an Estonian founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.

Frequently asked questions