WhatsApp quoteIFZA Free Zone issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Dubai, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. As we tell every client, if you are weighing up where to register in the UAE, IFZA Free Zone deserves a close look for its Dubai address and straightforward renewal process. In our experience, external approvals for it & software are: none beyond the licence; data-hosting activities may need TDRA notification. Hungary and the UAE have expanded cooperation in agriculture, water and technology, which gives Hungarian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their IFZA Free Zone licence is issued.
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. 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.
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. If the authority raises a query on opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Hungarian founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 3Document submission and payment
With the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested documents and settles the licence fee with the authority on your behalf.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Crucially, once the IFZA Free Zone licence and company documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting. Nothing is submitted for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Hungarian founder until you have reviewed and approved it.
Documents required
In short, the document list for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Hungarian founder is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- A police clearance certificate from Hungary if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- Portfolio or company profile
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
Pricing
All prices for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Hungarian founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing ahead of payment. Pricing for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Hungarian founder depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
Why the UAE
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 Hungarian founder and makes international pricing simple. From day one, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Hungarian founder no longer requires a local partner.
Why GoldenKey
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 Hungarian founder happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Hungarian founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. For most clients, most of our IFZA Free Zone clients come to us through referrals from other founders, and for that reason we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing.
Tell us about your plans for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Hungarian founder and GoldenKey will come back to you shortly with a clear price, a document checklist and a realistic timeline.
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.
How long does the IFZA Free Zone licence take?
Once your documents are complete, the authority normally issues the licence within 5 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Can I add more activities to my IFZA Free Zone licence later?
Yes — IFZA Free Zone allows activity additions and changes through a licence amendment, which GoldenKey can process in a few working days for a small authority fee.
Is it & software allowed in IFZA Free Zone?
Absolutely. Hungarians 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.
Which licence type covers it & software?
In our experience, iT & Software is classified as a professional activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
