WhatsApp quoteIf you are weighing up where to register in the UAE, IFZA Free Zone deserves a close look for its Dubai address and straightforward renewal process. IFZA Free Zone issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Dubai, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. The most common businesses Thai nationals open through GoldenKey are in hospitality, wellness and spa, food and beverage and jewellery, although IFZA Free Zone supports almost any activity. Thai nationals are a community in hospitality, spa and wellness, food and jewellery, so the IFZA Free Zone authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Thai applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Why IFZA Free Zone
Crucially, over 30,000 active companies registered. Crucially, popular activities in IFZA Free Zone include trading, services, technology, consultancy and manufacturing, and most of them can be combined on a single licence.
How IFZA Free Zone works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation and activity selection
GoldenKey starts by confirming your activity is available in IFZA Free Zone, then agrees the licence category, visa quota and office option with you in writing.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
In practice, we submit your preferred trade names to IFZA Free Zone and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission. For opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Thai founder this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Step 3Document submission and payment
You sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with IFZA Free Zone and the licensing authority's licence fee is paid.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Once the IFZA Free Zone licence and company documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Thai founder.
Documents required
For opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Thai founder the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- Educational certificates attested by the Thailand authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- A passport issued by Thailand with at least six months' validity
Pricing
On the ground, use the table below to compare packages for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Thai founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. Pricing for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Thai founder depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
Why the UAE
The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many entrepreneurs choose it as a base for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Thai founder. Banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Thai founder predictable.
Why GoldenKey
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 Thai founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Thai founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves without delay. In practice, after your IFZA Free Zone licence is issued, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice.
If you would like a written quotation for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Thai founder, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
Can I add more activities to my IFZA Free Zone licence later?
Yes. IFZA Free Zone allows activity additions and changes through a licence amendment, which GoldenKey can process in a few working days for a small authority fee.
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 documents 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.
Is an audit required for a IFZA Free Zone company?
From day one, 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.
Is it & software allowed in IFZA Free Zone?
Yes. Thai nationals 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.
Can my family from Thailand join me?
Importantly, once your investor visa is issued you can sponsor your spouse and children, and GoldenKey processes their visas alongside yours.
