Accounting & Bookkeeping in the UAE for Spanish nationals

Why IFZA Free Zone

The authority permits Free Zone Establishment (FZE), Free Zone Company (FZCO) and Branch, which covers solo founders, partnerships and overseas groups opening a UAE branch. IFZA Free Zone is located in Dubai Silicon Oasis district, Dubai — adjacent to Meydan and Academic City, and the registrar's processing time for a standard file is around 5 working days.

How IFZA Free Zone works with GoldenKey

1. 
   Step 1

   Consultation and activity selection

   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. For opening an accounting firm in the UAE as a Spanish founder this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.

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 business days.

3. 
   Step 3

   Document submission and payment

   You sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested papers and the licence fee is paid to the authority. We keep a written record of this step so your file for opening an accounting firm in the UAE as a Spanish founder is audit-ready.

4. 
   Step 4

   Licence issued and next steps

   Once the IFZA Free Zone licence and company supporting documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting.

Documents required

Here is what you will need for opening an accounting firm in the UAE as a Spanish founder; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.

• Educational certificates attested by the Spain authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
• A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
• A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
• A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
• A police clearance certificate from Spain if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
• Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident

Pricing

Put simply, pricing for opening an accounting firm in the UAE as a Spanish founder depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. From day one, all prices for opening an accounting firm in the UAE as a Spanish founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.

Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.

Why the UAE

Put simply, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many founders choose it as a base for opening an accounting firm in the UAE as a Spanish founder. English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies opening an accounting firm in the UAE as a Spanish founder for international founders.

Why GoldenKey

We speak the languages our customers speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for opening an accounting firm in the UAE as a Spanish founder. Put simply, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening an accounting firm in the UAE as a Spanish founder happen the same day they are ready. From day one, we will tell you plainly if IFZA Free Zone is not the right choice for your plan and point you to a better option, even when that option costs less.

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