IT & Software in the UAE for Qataris

Why IFZA Free Zone

In practice, one of the reasons we recommend IFZA Free Zone is its Dubai address, which matters more than most business owners realise once the business is running. Popular activities in IFZA Free Zone include trading, services, technology, consultancy and manufacturing, and most of them can be combined on a single licence.

How IFZA Free Zone works with GoldenKey

1. 
   Step 1

   Consultation and activity selection

   For most clients, 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.

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 working days (Monday to Friday). Nothing is submitted for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Qatari founder until you have reviewed and approved it.

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.

4. 
   Step 4

   Licence issued and next steps

   Just as important, 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 an IT and software company in the UAE as a Qatari founder until you have reviewed and approved it.

Documents required

Here is what you will need for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Qatari founder; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.

• Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
• Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
• A passport-size photograph on a white background
• A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
• Portfolio or company profile
• Educational certificates attested by the Qatar authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities

Pricing

Use the table below to compare packages for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Qatari founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. In our experience, pricing for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Qatari 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

The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Qatari founder and makes international pricing simple. Just as important, banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Qatari founder predictable.

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 Qatari founder. Importantly, 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 Qatari founder happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Qatari founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly.

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