WhatsApp quoteJust as important, 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 guided hundreds of entrepreneurs through IFZA Free Zone company formation, from name reservation to the moment the licence PDF lands in their inbox. The most common businesses New Zealanders open through GoldenKey are in dairy exports, education, aviation and hospitality, although IFZA Free Zone supports almost any activity. New Zealand dairy and meat exporters rely on Dubai as their Middle East gateway, which gives New Zealander entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their IFZA Free Zone licence is issued.
Why IFZA Free Zone
IFZA Free Zone licences are renewed annually with a simple online payment and updated passport copies, and GoldenKey sends a reminder 60 days before the due date. 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
To be clear, 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
Just as important, 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. Your portal shows the status of this step for opening a holding company in the UAE as a New Zealander founder in real time.
Step 3Document submission and payment
In short, with the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested paperwork and settles the licence fee with the authority on your behalf.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Crucially, once the IFZA Free Zone licence and company paperwork are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting. Nothing is submitted for opening a holding company in the UAE as a New Zealander founder until you have reviewed and approved it.
Documents required
Gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of opening a holding company in the UAE as a New Zealander founder.
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A bank statement from your New Zealand bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A passport released by New Zealand with at least six months' validity
- Group structure chart
Pricing
All prices for opening a holding company in the UAE as a New Zealander founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing ahead of payment. As we tell every client, the figures below for opening a holding company in the UAE as a New Zealander founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the 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
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 New Zealander founder for international founders. From day one, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes opening a holding company in the UAE as a New Zealander 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 a holding company in the UAE as a New Zealander founder. Just as important, our quotations for opening a holding company in the UAE as a New Zealander founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. Just as important, most of our IFZA Free Zone clients come to us through referrals from other company owners, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing.
Message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for opening a holding company in the UAE as a New Zealander founder, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in IFZA Free Zone?
For most clients, 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.
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 usually the same.
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.
Is holding company allowed in IFZA Free Zone?
Yes. New Zealanders 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.
Can a New Zealander citizen own 100% of a company in IFZA Free Zone?
It can. New Zealanders can own the full share capital of a IFZA Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
