Accounting & Bookkeeping in the UAE for Filipinos

Why IFZA Free Zone

Importantly, 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. In our experience, office options in IFZA Free Zone range from virtual office, flexi-desk, office suite or warehouse, so you only pay for the space your visa quota actually needs.

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. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to opening an accounting firm in the UAE as a Filipino founder.

2. 
   Step 2

   Name reservation and initial approval

   GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the IFZA Free Zone authority and obtains initial approval, usually within one to two working days (Monday to Friday).

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   Step 3

   Document submission and payment

   You sign the submission and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with IFZA Free Zone and the authority's licence fee is paid. For opening an accounting firm in the UAE as a Filipino founder, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.

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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.

Documents required

Here is what you will need for opening an accounting firm in the UAE as a Filipino founder; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.

• A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
• Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
• The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
• A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
• A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
• Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company

Pricing

Importantly, all prices for opening an accounting firm in the UAE as a Filipino founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before any payment. To be clear, the figures below for opening an accounting firm in the UAE as a Filipino 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

Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes opening an accounting firm in the UAE as a Filipino founder a route to relocation as well as a business decision. As a rule, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening an accounting firm in the UAE as a Filipino founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.

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 accounting firm in the UAE as a Filipino founder. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening an accounting firm in the UAE as a Filipino founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. Just as important, most of our IFZA Free Zone clients come to us through referrals from other business owners, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing.

Frequently asked questions