WhatsApp quoteSetting up a company in DMCC Free Zone gives you 100% ownership, a UAE trade licence and the option to sponsor residence visas for yourself and your family. A DMCC 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. Just as important, slovenian pharmaceutical and engineering exports reach the Gulf via Dubai, which gives Slovenian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their DMCC Free Zone licence is granted. In practice, the most common businesses Slovenians open through GoldenKey are in pharmaceuticals, engineering, tourism and wood products, although DMCC Free Zone supports almost any activity.
Why DMCC Free Zone
To be clear, home to the Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX). The authority permits Free Zone Company (DMCC FZE), Free Zone Company (DMCC FZCO), Branch and Subsidiary, which covers solo founders, partnerships and overseas groups opening a UAE branch.
How DMCC Free Zone works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation and activity selection
Just as important, we confirm that your activity is available in DMCC Free Zone, choose the licence type and agree the visa package and office option that match your plan. Your portal shows the status of this step for opening a fintech company in the UAE as a Slovenian founder in real time.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
As we tell every client, your trade name is reserved with the DMCC Free Zone authority and initial approval is obtained; this stage rarely takes more than two working days.
Step 3Document submission and payment
With the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested papers and settles the licence fee with the authority on your behalf. Your portal shows the status of this step for opening a fintech company in the UAE as a Slovenian founder in real time.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Your DMCC 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
Here is what you will need for opening a fintech company in the UAE as a Slovenian founder; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- Product description
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- A passport granted by Slovenia with at least six months' validity
- A police clearance certificate from Slovenia if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- A bank statement from your Slovenia bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
Pricing
Use the table below to compare packages for opening a fintech company in the UAE as a Slovenian founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. As we tell every client, all prices for opening a fintech company in the UAE as a Slovenian founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing ahead of payment.
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
Why the UAE
English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies opening a fintech company in the UAE as a Slovenian founder for international founders. Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so opening a fintech company in the UAE as a Slovenian founder no longer requires a local partner.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a fintech company in the UAE as a Slovenian founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening a fintech company in the UAE as a Slovenian founder happen the same day they are ready. Our quotations for opening a fintech company in the UAE as a Slovenian founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
On the ground, 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 fintech company in the UAE as a Slovenian founder.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in DMCC Free Zone?
Most DMCC Free Zone licences can be granted 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 UAE residence visa is processed.
Can I open a UAE bank account with a DMCC Free Zone company?
Yes, DMCC Free Zone companies open accounts with UAE banks every day. Approval depends on the bank's compliance review of your profile, business plan and documents, and GoldenKey prepares the file and introduces you to a suitable bank.
Can I add more activities to my DMCC Free Zone licence later?
Yes. DMCC 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.
What approvals does fintech & payments need?
Crucially, cBUAE, DFSA (DIFC) or FSRA (ADGM) for regulated activity. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
Is fintech & payments allowed in DMCC Free Zone?
Yes. Slovenians can own 100% of a fintech company in the UAE. {brand} recommends DMCC Free Zone for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
