WhatsApp quoteIFZA Free Zone is Dubai's fastest-growing free zone — multi-activity licence, top bank access, and it has become one of the most practical choices for entrepreneurs who want a UAE licence without a large upfront budget. IFZA Free Zone combines Dubai address with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, so it suits both first-time founders and established groups. Just as important, holding structures are commonly set up in free zones or as offshore companies to consolidate ownership, simplify succession and benefit from the UAE's 0% corporate tax on qualifying dividends and capital gains. Crucially, the most common businesses Serbians open through GoldenKey are in IT and software, construction, agriculture exports and hospitality, although IFZA Free Zone supports almost any activity.
Why IFZA Free Zone
On the ground, popular activities in IFZA Free Zone include trading, services, technology, consultancy and manufacturing, and most of them can be combined on a single licence. On the ground, 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
Step 1Consultation and activity selection
In our experience, 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. Your portal shows the status of this step for opening a holding company in the UAE as a Serbian founder in real time.
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 working days.
Step 3Document submission and payment
To be clear, you sign the submission forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the registrar. Nothing is submitted for opening a holding company in the UAE as a Serbian founder until you have reviewed and approved it.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Your IFZA Free Zone licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are issued, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction.
Documents required
The document list for opening a holding company in the UAE as a Serbian founder is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- A bank statement from your Serbia bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- A police clearance certificate from Serbia if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
Pricing
Use the table below to compare packages for opening a holding company in the UAE as a Serbian founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. The figures below for opening a holding company in the UAE as a Serbian 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 dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for opening a holding company in the UAE as a Serbian founder and makes international pricing simple. In our experience, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening a holding company in the UAE as a Serbian founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
To be clear, because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which paperwork each of them will ask for on an IFZA Free Zone file. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening a holding company in the UAE as a Serbian founder happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a holding company in the UAE as a Serbian founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves promptly.
Ready to start? Send us a WhatsApp message with your nationality, the activity you have in mind and the number of visas you need, and we will reply shortly with a written quotation for opening a holding company in the UAE as a Serbian founder.
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 papers and a signed power of attorney. You will need to enter the UAE for the medical test and Emirates ID biometrics when your residence visa is completed.
Can I add more activities to my IFZA Free Zone licence later?
Yes, it can. IFZA Free Zone allows activity additions and changes through a licence amendment, which GoldenKey can process in a few business days for a small authority fee.
How many visas can I get with a IFZA Free Zone licence?
As a rule, visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. IFZA Free Zone packages typically start from a zero-visa option and scale to five or more visas with a physical office, and additional visas can be added later for the per-visa fee shown in our pricing.
Is holding company allowed in IFZA Free Zone?
Yes. Serbians can own 100% of a holding company in the UAE. {brand} recommends IFZA Free Zone for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
Can a Serbian citizen own 100% of a company in IFZA Free Zone?
Yes. Serbians can own the full share capital of a IFZA Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
