WhatsApp quoteIFZA Free Zone is Dubai's fastest-growing free zone — multi-activity licence, top bank access, and it has become one of the most practical choices for business owners who want a UAE licence without a large upfront budget. IFZA Free Zone issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Dubai, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. the UAE is Italy's largest export market in the Gulf, especially for food, fashion, machinery and interiors, which gives Italian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their IFZA Free Zone licence is released. In short, the most common businesses Italians open through GoldenKey are in food and beverage, fashion, furniture and interiors and engineering, although IFZA Free Zone supports almost any activity.
Why IFZA Free Zone
On the ground, 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. One of the reasons we recommend IFZA Free Zone is its Dubai address, which matters more than most founders realise once the business is running.
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. If the authority raises a query on opening an accounting firm in the UAE as an Italian founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the IFZA Free Zone authority and obtains initial approval, usually within one to two working days.
Step 3Document submission and payment
From day one, you sign the file and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with IFZA Free Zone and the authority's licence fee is paid. If the authority raises a query on opening an accounting firm in the UAE as an Italian founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Crucially, your IFZA Free Zone licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are released, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction.
Documents required
From day one, gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of opening an accounting firm in the UAE as an Italian founder.
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A passport issued by Italy with at least six months' validity
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- 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
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
Pricing
All prices for opening an accounting firm in the UAE as an Italian founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. On the ground, the figures below for opening an accounting firm in the UAE as an Italian founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the issuing authority 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
From day one, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so opening an accounting firm in the UAE as an Italian founder no longer requires a local partner. On the ground, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening an accounting firm in the UAE as an Italian founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
We speak the languages our customers speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for opening an accounting firm in the UAE as an Italian founder. Our quotations for opening an accounting firm in the UAE as an Italian founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before any payment anything. Importantly, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening an accounting firm in the UAE as an Italian founder happen the same day they are ready.
Call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a consultant will walk you through opening an accounting firm in the UAE as an Italian founder step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in IFZA Free Zone?
Put simply, most IFZA Free Zone licences can be granted 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 completed.
How many visas can I get with a IFZA Free Zone licence?
Visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. IFZA Free Zone packages typically start from a zero-visa option and scale to five or more visas with a physical office, and additional visas can be added later for the per-visa fee shown in our pricing.
Is an audit required for a IFZA Free Zone company?
To be clear, 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.
Is accounting & bookkeeping allowed in IFZA Free Zone?
It can. Italians can own 100% of an accounting firm in the UAE. {brand} recommends IFZA Free Zone for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
Which licence type covers accounting & bookkeeping?
Accounting & Bookkeeping is classified as a professional activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
