Printing & Packaging in the UAE for South Africans

Why SAIF Zone

Just as important, unlike some zones, SAIF Zone does not require a large paid-up capital to be blocked in a bank account before the licence is issued. One of the reasons we recommend SAIF Zone is its Airport proximity, which matters more than most founders realise once the business is running.

How SAIF Zone works with GoldenKey

1. 
   Step 1

   Consultation and activity selection

   We confirm that your activity is available in SAIF Zone, choose the licence type and agree the visa package and office option that match your plan. Nothing is submitted for opening a printing and packaging company in the UAE as a South African founder until you have reviewed and approved it.

2. 
   Step 2

   Name reservation and initial approval

   GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the SAIF Zone authority and obtains initial approval, usually within one to two working days.

3. 
   Step 3

   Document submission and payment

   You sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with SAIF Zone and the issuing authority's licence fee is paid. Your portal shows the status of this step for opening a printing and packaging company in the UAE as a South African founder in real time.

4. 
   Step 4

   Licence issued and next steps

   SAIF Zone issues the licence, incorporation certificate and lease; from there we open the establishment card, process visas and arrange your bank introduction.

Documents required

For opening a printing and packaging company in the UAE as a South African founder the licensing authority asks for the following papers, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.

• Educational certificates attested by the South Africa authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
• A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
• A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
• The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
• A passport issued by South Africa with at least six months' validity
• Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones

Pricing

Put simply, pricing for opening a printing and packaging company in the UAE as a South African founder depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. The figures below for opening a printing and packaging company in the UAE as a South African founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the issuing 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 printing and packaging company in the UAE as a South African founder and makes international pricing simple. Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes opening a printing and packaging company in the UAE as a South African founder a route to relocation as well as a business decision.

Why GoldenKey

Put simply, our quotations for opening a printing and packaging company in the UAE as a South African founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, ahead of payment anything. Importantly, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening a printing and packaging company in the UAE as a South African founder happen the same day they are ready. Crucially, most of our SAIF Zone clients come to us through referrals from other company owners, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing.

Frequently asked questions