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. Founders choose IFZA Free Zone when they want a credible UAE address, fast licensing and packages that scale from a solo flexi-desk to a multi-visa office. For most clients, typical examples of this activity include SaaS platform, mobile app studio, IT outsourcing and cybersecurity consulting, which can usually sit together on one IFZA Free Zone licence. For most clients, greeks are a community concentrated in shipping, hospitality, construction and food, so the IFZA Free Zone authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Greek applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Why IFZA Free Zone
Just as important, one of the reasons we suggest IFZA Free Zone is its Dubai address, which matters more than most company owners realise once the business is running. The authority permits Free Zone Establishment (FZE), Free Zone Company (FZCO) and Branch, which covers solo entrepreneurs, partnerships and overseas groups opening a UAE branch.
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.
Step 2Name 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. Nothing is submitted for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Greek founder until you have reviewed and approved it.
Step 3Document submission and payment
You sign the file and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with IFZA Free Zone and the authority's licence fee is paid.
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. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Greek founder.
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 Greek founder.
- Educational certificates attested by the Greece authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- Portfolio or company profile
- A passport released by Greece with at least six months' validity
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- Your current residency visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
Pricing
Importantly, use the table below to compare packages for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Greek founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. Just as important, the figures below for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Greek 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
To be clear, the dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Greek founder and makes international pricing simple. 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 an IT and software company in the UAE as a Greek founder.
Why GoldenKey
Just as important, you deal with one named adviser from the first call until your IFZA Free Zone licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Greek founder for traders, consultants, tech entrepreneurs and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves without delay. 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 Greek founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
Prefer to visit? Our Ajman office welcomes walk-ins during working hours, and we can also meet you in Dubai or Sharjah by appointment to discuss opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Greek founder.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in IFZA Free Zone?
Most IFZA Free Zone licences can be released remotely with scanned documents and a signed power of attorney. You will need to enter the UAE for the medical test and Emirates ID biometrics when your residence visa is processed.
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.
How long does the IFZA Free Zone licence take?
Once your documents are complete, the authority typically issues the licence within 5 working days (Monday to Friday). Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Is it & software allowed in IFZA Free Zone?
Yes. Greeks 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.
Can a Greek citizen own 100% of a company in IFZA Free Zone?
Yes. Greeks can own the full share capital of a IFZA Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.


