WhatsApp quoteIFZA Free Zone issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Dubai, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. IFZA Free Zone is Dubai's fastest-growing free zone — multi-activity licence, top bank access, and it has become one of the most practical choices for founders who want a UAE licence without a large upfront budget. Typical examples of this activity include group holding, property holding, IP holding and family office, which can as a rule sit together on one IFZA Free Zone licence. Importantly, for Norwegian founders, the UAE is around 7 hours from Oslo, the UAE is 2 to 3 hours ahead of Norway, and English is the working language.
Why IFZA Free Zone
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. 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 granted.
How IFZA Free Zone works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation and activity selection
GoldenKey starts by confirming your activity is available in IFZA Free Zone, then agrees the licence category, visa quota and office option with you in writing.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
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. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for opening a holding company in the UAE as a Norwegian founder.
Step 3Document submission and payment
You sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with IFZA Free Zone and the authority's licence fee is paid.
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. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to opening a holding company in the UAE as a Norwegian founder.
Documents required
For opening a holding company in the UAE as a Norwegian founder the licensing authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- A passport issued by Norway with at least six months' validity
- Group structure chart
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- A police clearance certificate from Norway if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
Pricing
In practice, the figures below for opening a holding company in the UAE as a Norwegian founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. For most clients, pricing for opening a holding company in the UAE as a Norwegian 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
There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening a holding company in the UAE as a Norwegian founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. The UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for opening a holding company in the UAE as a Norwegian founder.
Why GoldenKey
Our quotations for opening a holding company in the UAE as a Norwegian founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. Day to day, 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 Norwegian founder. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with opening a holding company in the UAE as a Norwegian founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
Book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for opening a holding company in the UAE as a Norwegian founder in a single conversation.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the IFZA Free Zone licence take?
To be clear, once your documents are complete, the authority as a rule issues the licence within 5 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
How many visas can I get with a IFZA Free Zone licence?
In our experience, visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. IFZA Free Zone packages in most cases start from a zero-visa option and scale to five or more visas with a physical office, and additional visas can be added later for the per-visa fee shown in our pricing.
Is an audit required for a IFZA Free Zone company?
Requirements vary by zone and by company size. GoldenKey will confirm the current IFZA Free Zone rule when we prepare your quotation, and we provide bookkeeping if you need accounts in any case for corporate tax.
Is holding company allowed in IFZA Free Zone?
Yes. Norwegians 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 my family from Norway join me?
Once your investor visa is issued you can sponsor your spouse and children, and GoldenKey processes their visas alongside yours.
