WhatsApp quoteFounders 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. 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. In our experience, 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. Lithuanians are a small community of fintech founders, engineers and traders, so the IFZA Free Zone authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Lithuanian applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Why IFZA Free Zone
To be clear, the authority permits Free Zone Establishment (FZE), Free Zone Company (FZCO) and Branch, which covers solo founders, partnerships and overseas groups opening a UAE branch. IFZA Free Zone is located in Dubai Silicon Oasis district, Dubai — adjacent to Meydan and Academic City, and the licensing authority's processing time for a standard file is around 5 working days.
How IFZA Free Zone works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation and activity selection
Importantly, 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.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
In short, 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. If the authority raises a query on opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 3Document submission and payment
As a rule, you sign the request and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with IFZA Free Zone and the registrar's licence fee is paid.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Once the IFZA Free Zone licence and company supporting documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting. For opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- Attested parent-company paperwork and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- A passport released by Lithuania with at least six months' validity
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- Portfolio or company profile
Pricing
Put simply, pricing for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. The figures below for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the licensing 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
The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder and makes international pricing simple. 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 Lithuanian founder for international founders.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening an IT and software 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. Our quotations for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
If you would like a written quotation for opening an IT and software 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
How long does the IFZA Free Zone licence take?
As we tell every client, once your documents are complete, the licensing authority typically issues the licence within 5 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
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 nine times out of ten, 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.
Can I add more activities to my IFZA Free Zone licence later?
Yes. 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.
Is it & software allowed in IFZA Free Zone?
Yes — Lithuanians 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 I combine it & software with other activities?
From day one, in most cases yes. Related activities can share one licence, while unrelated ones may need a general trading licence or a second licence.
