IT & Software in the UAE for Germans

Why IFZA Free Zone

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

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   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. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a German founder.

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   Step 2

   Name 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.

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   Step 3

   Document submission and payment

   As we tell every client, you sign the submission forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the licensing authority. For opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a German founder this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.

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   Step 4

   Licence issued and next steps

   Once the IFZA Free Zone licence and company paperwork are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting.

Documents required

On the ground, for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a German founder the authority asks for the following papers, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.

• A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
• A passport-size photograph on a white background
• Portfolio or company profile
• Educational certificates attested by the Germany authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
• A passport released by Germany with at least six months' validity
• Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company

Pricing

For most clients, pricing for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a German founder depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. All prices for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a German founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing ahead of payment.

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 German founder a route to relocation as well as a business decision. 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 German founder for international founders.

Why GoldenKey

In practice, 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 German founder happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped business owners from more than 60 countries with opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a German 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 German founder for traders, consultants, tech entrepreneurs and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly.

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