WhatsApp quoteIFZA Free Zone combines Dubai address with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, and that is why it suits both first-time company owners and established groups. Setting 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. GoldenKey has licensed IT and software company businesses for customers in IFZA Free Zone and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later. Day to day, payments between Italy and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, euro (EUR) transfers settle promptly and UAE banks are familiar with Italian business profiles.
Why IFZA Free Zone
In our experience, part of Dubai's Silicon Oasis technology and innovation ecosystem. To be clear, 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
In practice, in the first call we check that IFZA Free Zone lists your activity, settle the licence type and match the visa package and office to what you actually need. If the authority raises a query on opening an IT and software company 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, typically within one to two working days.
Step 3Document submission and payment
You sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with IFZA Free Zone and the authority's licence fee is paid. For opening an IT and software company in the UAE as an Italian founder, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
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
To be clear, the document list for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as an Italian founder is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- Portfolio or company profile
- 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
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A bank statement from your Italy bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Your current residency visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
Pricing
Pricing for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as an Italian founder depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. Use the table below to compare packages for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as an Italian 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
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 an Italian founder no longer requires a local partner. The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many founders choose it as a base for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as an Italian founder.
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 an Italian founder happen the same day they are ready. Importantly, 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 an Italian founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves without delay.
Book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as an Italian founder in a single conversation.
Frequently asked questions
How many visas can I get with a IFZA Free Zone licence?
To be clear, visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. IFZA Free Zone packages normally 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.
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 usually the same.
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.
Is it & software allowed in IFZA Free Zone?
Yes. Italians 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 Italian citizen own 100% of a company in IFZA Free Zone?
Yes. Italians can own the full share capital of a IFZA Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
