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. If 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. Day to day, the most common businesses Poles open through GoldenKey are in IT and software, furniture, cosmetics and food exports, although IFZA Free Zone supports almost any activity. For most clients, poles are a growing community of IT specialists, engineers and traders, so the IFZA Free Zone authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Polish applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Why IFZA Free Zone
Crucially, part of Dubai's Silicon Oasis technology and innovation ecosystem. 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
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. For opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Polish founder this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the IFZA Free Zone authority and obtains initial approval, generally within one to two business days.
Step 3Document submission and payment
With the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested documents and settles the licence fee with the authority on your behalf. If the authority raises a query on opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Polish founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
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
As we tell every client, the document list for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Polish founder is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- A passport granted by Poland with at least six months' validity
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- A police clearance certificate from Poland if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
Pricing
Day to day, all prices for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Polish founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. Pricing for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Polish 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
Day to day, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Polish founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. To be clear, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many founders choose it as a base for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Polish founder.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped entrepreneurs from more than 60 countries with opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Polish founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Importantly, most of our IFZA Free Zone clients come to us through referrals from other founders, and that is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Polish founder happen the same day they are ready.
In practice, start your IFZA Free Zone journey with a free consultation: share a few details about your business and we will map out the fastest route to your licence.
Frequently asked questions
Can I open a UAE bank account with a IFZA Free Zone company?
Yes, IFZA Free Zone companies open accounts with UAE banks every day. Approval depends on the bank's compliance review of your profile, business plan and supporting documents, and GoldenKey prepares the file and introduces you to a suitable bank.
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.
How long does the IFZA Free Zone licence take?
Once your documents are complete, the authority typically issues the licence within 5 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Is it & software allowed in IFZA Free Zone?
Yes. Poles 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?
Day to day, in most cases yes. Related activities can share one licence, while unrelated ones may need a general trading licence or a second licence.
