WhatsApp quoteIFZA Free Zone combines Dubai address with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, which is why it suits both first-time company owners and established groups. An IFZA Free Zone company can be owned entirely by foreign nationals, needs no local sponsor and can start trading internationally as soon as the licence is released. Importantly, the most common businesses Lithuanians open through GoldenKey are in fintech, laser technology, food exports and logistics, although IFZA Free Zone supports almost any activity. In practice, lithuanian fintech and laser-technology companies serve Gulf clients from Dubai, which gives Lithuanian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their IFZA Free Zone licence is issued.
Why IFZA Free Zone
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. The authority permits Free Zone Establishment (FZE), Free Zone Company (FZCO) and Branch, which covers solo business owners, partnerships and overseas groups opening a UAE branch.
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. For opening a holding company in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
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 submission and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with IFZA Free Zone and the authority's licence fee is paid. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for opening a holding company in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Once the IFZA Free Zone licence and company documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting.
Documents required
In practice, for opening a holding company in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- A passport issued by Lithuania with at least six months' validity
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- Group structure chart
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- Educational certificates attested by the Lithuania authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A police clearance certificate from Lithuania if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
Pricing
Crucially, use the table below to compare packages for opening a holding company in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. All prices for opening a holding company in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before any payment.
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
Why the UAE
Importantly, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies opening a holding company in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder for international company owners. 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 a holding company in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a holding company in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. In our experience, 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 a Lithuanian founder happen the same day they are ready. For most clients, we speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for opening a holding company in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder.
If you would like a written quotation for opening a holding company in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in IFZA Free Zone?
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 processed.
Can I add more activities to my IFZA Free Zone licence later?
Yes, it can. 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.
Can a IFZA Free Zone company do business on the UAE mainland?
A IFZA Free Zone company can sell to mainland customers through a mainland distributor, invoice services to mainland clients in most cases, and apply for a dual-licence arrangement where the emirate offers one. Direct retail or on-site contracting on the mainland needs a mainland licence.
Do Lithuanians need a UAE visa before applying for IFZA Free Zone?
Not in that case. You can apply for the licence from Lithuania with scanned documents, and the investor residency visa is processed afterwards.
Is holding company allowed in IFZA Free Zone?
Yes. Lithuanians 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.
