WhatsApp quoteIf you are weighing up where to register in the UAE, IFZA Free Zone deserves a close look for its Dubai address and straightforward renewal process. 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. As a rule, payments between Netherlands and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, euro (EUR) transfers settle without delay and UAE banks are familiar with Dutch business profiles. the Netherlands is a major European gateway for UAE re-exports, and Dutch logistics expertise is in demand across Jebel Ali and Khalifa Port, which gives Dutch entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their IFZA Free Zone licence is released.
Why IFZA Free Zone
Just as important, unlike some zones, IFZA Free Zone does not require a large paid-up capital to be blocked in a bank account before the licence is released. In practice, part of Dubai's Silicon Oasis technology and innovation ecosystem.
How IFZA Free Zone works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation and activity selection
In short, 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 IT and software company in the UAE as a Dutch founder.
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 (Monday to Friday).
Step 3Document submission and payment
With the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested documents and settles the licence fee with the registrar on your behalf. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Dutch founder.
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
The document list for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Dutch founder is short, and most customers already have everything on it.
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- A police clearance certificate from Netherlands if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- A bank statement from your Netherlands bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- Your current residency visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
Pricing
In practice, all prices for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Dutch founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing ahead of payment. Pricing for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Dutch founder depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
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 Dutch founder and makes international pricing simple. As a rule, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Dutch founder a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
We speak the languages our customers speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Dutch founder. Our quotations for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Dutch founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Dutch founder for traders, consultants, tech business owners and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves fast.
Ready to start? Send us a WhatsApp message with your nationality, the activity you have in mind and the number of visas you need, and we will reply shortly with a written quotation for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Dutch founder.
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.
How long does the IFZA Free Zone licence take?
Importantly, once your papers are complete, the authority typically issues the licence within 5 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in IFZA Free Zone?
Most IFZA Free Zone licences can be released 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.
Is it & software allowed in IFZA Free Zone?
Yes — Dutch nationals 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?
In most cases yes. Related activities can share one licence, while unrelated ones may need a general trading licence or a second licence.
