WhatsApp quoteIFZA Free Zone combines Dubai address with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, so it suits both first-time entrepreneurs and established groups. GoldenKey has guided hundreds of entrepreneurs through IFZA Free Zone company formation, from name reservation to the moment the licence PDF lands in their inbox. Crucially, typical examples of this activity include SaaS platform, mobile app studio, IT outsourcing and cybersecurity consulting, which can typically sit together on one IFZA Free Zone licence. Day to day, payments between Kenya and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, Kenyan shilling (KES) transfers settle quickly and UAE banks are familiar with Kenyan business profiles.
Why IFZA Free Zone
One of the reasons we suggest IFZA Free Zone is its Dubai address, which matters more than most entrepreneurs realise once the business is running. 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.
How IFZA Free Zone works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation and activity selection
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. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Kenyan founder.
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.
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. If the authority raises a query on opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Kenyan founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Your IFZA Free Zone licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are issued, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Kenyan founder; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- Educational certificates attested by the Kenya authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- Attested parent-company supporting documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- A bank statement from your Kenya bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Portfolio or company profile
Pricing
In practice, use the table below to compare packages for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Kenyan founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. All prices for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Kenyan founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing ahead of payment.
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
Why the UAE
English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Kenyan founder for international founders. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Kenyan founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
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 Kenyan founder happen the same day they are ready. Most of our IFZA Free Zone clients come to us through referrals from other founders, so we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Kenyan founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves promptly.
To be clear, start your IFZA Free Zone journey with a free consultation: share a few details about your business and we will map out the fastest route to your licence.
Frequently asked questions
How many visas can I get with a IFZA Free Zone licence?
Put simply, visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. IFZA Free Zone packages in most cases 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.
How long does the IFZA Free Zone licence take?
Just as important, once your documents are complete, the registrar typically issues the licence within 5 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
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 papers, and GoldenKey prepares the file and introduces you to a suitable bank.
Is it & software allowed in IFZA Free Zone?
Absolutely. Kenyans 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 Kenyan citizen own 100% of a company in IFZA Free Zone?
Yes. Kenyans can own the full share capital of a IFZA Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
