WhatsApp quoteIFZA Free Zone issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Dubai, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. For most clients, 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 Malaysian customers from Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Johor Bahru, and our consultants understand the papers granted in Malaysia and how to attest them for the UAE. Just as important, typical examples of this activity include bookkeeping, VAT filing, corporate tax services and payroll outsourcing, which can as a rule sit together on one IFZA Free Zone licence.
Why IFZA Free Zone
Just as important, popular activities in IFZA Free Zone include trading, services, technology, consultancy and manufacturing, and most of them can be combined on a single licence. 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.
How IFZA Free Zone works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation and activity selection
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. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for opening an accounting firm in the UAE as a Malaysian 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
With the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested documents and settles the licence fee with the authority on your behalf. We keep a written record of this step so your file for opening an accounting firm in the UAE as a Malaysian founder is audit-ready.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
As a rule, once the IFZA Free Zone licence and company paperwork are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting.
Documents required
For opening an accounting firm in the UAE as a Malaysian founder the licensing authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- A passport released by Malaysia with at least six months' validity
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
Pricing
The figures below for opening an accounting firm in the UAE as a Malaysian founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. From day one, all prices for opening an accounting firm in the UAE as a Malaysian founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
Why the UAE
For most clients, 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 a Malaysian founder no longer requires a local partner. Importantly, the dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for opening an accounting firm in the UAE as a Malaysian founder and makes international pricing simple.
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 accounting firm in the UAE as a Malaysian founder happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening an accounting firm in the UAE as a Malaysian founder for traders, consultants, tech company owners and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves fast. 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 an accounting firm in the UAE as a Malaysian founder.
Tell us about your plans for opening an accounting firm in the UAE as a Malaysian founder and GoldenKey will come back to you shortly with a clear price, a document checklist and a realistic timeline.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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 generally the same.
How long does the IFZA Free Zone licence take?
Once your papers are complete, the licensing authority typically issues the licence within 5 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Which licence type covers accounting & bookkeeping?
From day one, accounting & Bookkeeping is classified as a professional activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
Do Malaysians need a UAE visa before applying for IFZA Free Zone?
No — You can apply for the licence from Malaysia with scanned documents, and the investor residency visa is completed afterwards.
