IT & Software in the UAE for Norwegians

Why IFZA Free Zone

As a rule, strong track record for UAE bank account approvals. 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 issued.

How IFZA Free Zone works with GoldenKey

1. 
   Step 1

   Consultation 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.

2. 
   Step 2

   Name 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 business days. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Norwegian founder.

3. 
   Step 3

   Document submission and payment

   You sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with IFZA Free Zone and the licensing authority's licence fee is paid.

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   Step 4

   Licence 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. Your portal shows the status of this step for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Norwegian founder in real time.

Documents required

The document list for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Norwegian 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 police clearance certificate from Norway if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
• Educational certificates attested by the Norway authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
• A bank statement from your Norway bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
• Your current UAE residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
• A passport-size photograph on a white background

Pricing

As a rule, pricing for opening an IT and software 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. In practice, the figures below for opening an IT and software 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.

Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.

Why the UAE

The UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Norwegian founder. Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Norwegian founder no longer requires a local partner.

Why GoldenKey

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 IT and software company in the UAE as a Norwegian founder. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Norwegian founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves promptly. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped business owners from more than 60 countries with opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Norwegian founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.

Frequently asked questions