WhatsApp quoteSetting up a company in IFZA Free Zone gives you 100% ownership, a UAE trade licence and the option to sponsor residence visas for yourself and your family. 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. India is consistently among the UAE's top trading partners, and the CEPA agreement signed in 2022 removed duties on most goods flowing both ways, which gives Indian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their IFZA Free Zone licence is released. On the ground, external approvals for holding company are: none; economic substance rules may apply.
Why IFZA Free Zone
IFZA Free Zone is located in Dubai Silicon Oasis district, Dubai — adjacent to Meydan and Academic City, and the registrar's processing time for a standard file is around 5 working days (Monday to Friday). 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
Step 1Consultation and activity selection
For most clients, we confirm that your activity is available in IFZA Free Zone, choose the licence type and agree the visa package and office option that match your plan. For opening a holding company in the UAE as an Indian founder, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
On the ground, your trade name is reserved with the IFZA Free Zone authority and initial approval is obtained; this stage rarely takes more than two working days.
Step 3Document submission and payment
Crucially, with the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested documents and settles the licence fee with the registrar on your behalf. We keep a written record of this step so your file for opening a holding company in the UAE as an Indian founder is audit-ready.
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 a holding company in the UAE as an Indian founder.
- Group structure chart
- A passport granted by India with at least six months' validity
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
Pricing
All prices for opening a holding company in the UAE as an Indian founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. Use the table below to compare packages for opening a holding company in the UAE as an Indian founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
Why the UAE
There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening a holding company in the UAE as an Indian founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. Importantly, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so opening a holding company in the UAE as an Indian founder no longer requires a local partner.
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 a holding company in the UAE as an Indian founder happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped entrepreneurs from more than 60 countries with opening a holding company in the UAE as an Indian founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. As a rule, our quotations for opening a holding company in the UAE as an Indian founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
Book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for opening a holding company in the UAE as an Indian founder in a single conversation.
Frequently asked questions
Can I open a UAE bank account with a IFZA Free Zone company?
Yes, IFZA Free Zone companies open accounts with UAE banks every day. Approval depends on the bank's compliance review of your profile, business plan and supporting documents, and GoldenKey prepares the file and introduces you to a suitable bank.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in IFZA Free Zone?
Most IFZA Free Zone licences can be issued 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.
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 as a rule the same.
Can a Indian citizen own 100% of a company in IFZA Free Zone?
Absolutely. Indians can own the full share capital of a IFZA Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Is holding company allowed in IFZA Free Zone?
Yes. Indians can own 100% of a holding company in the UAE. {brand} recommends IFZA Free Zone for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
