WhatsApp quoteAn IFZA Free Zone company can be owned entirely by foreign nationals, needs no local sponsor and can start trading internationally as soon as the licence is granted. IFZA Free Zone combines Dubai address with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, which is why it suits both first-time founders and established groups. From day one, technology licences are among the simplest to obtain and attract strong banking interest because revenue is contract-based and easy to evidence. Dubai zones add credibility with international clients. The most common businesses Romanians open through GoldenKey are in IT and software, hospitality, construction and aviation, although IFZA Free Zone supports almost any activity.
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. Just as important, part of Dubai's Silicon Oasis technology and innovation ecosystem.
How IFZA Free Zone works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation and activity selection
To be clear, 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. We keep a written record of this step so your file for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Romanian founder is audit-ready.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
We submit your preferred trade names to IFZA Free Zone and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission.
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. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Romanian founder.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Your IFZA Free Zone licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are granted, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction.
Documents required
For opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Romanian founder the licensing authority asks for the following paperwork, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- Portfolio or company profile
- A police clearance certificate from Romania if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- A bank statement from your Romania bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- Educational certificates attested by the Romania authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
Pricing
All prices for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Romanian founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing ahead of payment. Use the table below to compare packages for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Romanian founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
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 IT and software company in the UAE as a Romanian founder a route to relocation as well as a business decision. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Romanian 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 IT and software company in the UAE as a Romanian founder. Our quotations for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Romanian founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Romanian founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
Importantly, if you would like a written quotation for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Romanian founder, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in IFZA Free Zone?
Most IFZA Free Zone licences can be issued remotely with scanned paperwork and a signed power of attorney. You will need to enter the UAE for the medical test and Emirates ID biometrics when your residency visa is processed.
How long does the IFZA Free Zone licence take?
For most clients, once your documents are complete, the authority generally issues the licence within 5 business days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
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.
Do Romanians need a UAE visa before applying for IFZA Free Zone?
Not in that case. You can apply for the licence from Romania with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is completed afterwards.
Is it & software allowed in IFZA Free Zone?
Yes — Romanians 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.
