WhatsApp quoteIFZA Free Zone issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Dubai, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. An IFZA 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. Vietnamese nationals are a young community in trading, IT outsourcing and hospitality, so the IFZA Free Zone authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Vietnamese applications every day and process them without hesitation. Demand for bookkeeping has surged since corporate tax began in 2023. Auditing is a separately regulated activity requiring Ministry of Economy registration, but bookkeeping and tax agent services are accessible to qualified accountants.
Why IFZA Free Zone
To be clear, popular activities in IFZA Free Zone include trading, services, technology, consultancy and manufacturing, and most of them can be combined on a single licence. 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 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.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the IFZA Free Zone authority and obtains initial approval, usually within one to two working days. We keep a written record of this step so your file for opening an accounting firm in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder is audit-ready.
Step 3Document submission and payment
With the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested paperwork and settles the licence fee with the issuing authority on your behalf.
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. Nothing is submitted for opening an accounting firm in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder until you have reviewed and approved it.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for opening an accounting firm in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- A passport released by Vietnam with at least six months' validity
- Accounting qualification
- Attested parent-company paperwork and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- A police clearance certificate from Vietnam if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
Pricing
The figures below for opening an accounting firm in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Pricing for opening an accounting firm in the UAE as a Vietnamese 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
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 Vietnamese founder for international company owners. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening an accounting firm in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
Just as important, because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which papers each of them will ask for on an IFZA Free Zone file. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening an accounting firm in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. Our quotations for opening an accounting firm in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
If you would like a written quotation for opening an accounting firm in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in IFZA Free Zone?
Most IFZA Free Zone licences can be released remotely with scanned paperwork 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.
How long does the IFZA Free Zone licence take?
Once your documents are complete, the licensing authority typically issues the licence within 5 business days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Is an audit required for a IFZA Free Zone company?
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.
Can a Vietnamese citizen own 100% of a company in IFZA Free Zone?
Yes. Vietnamese nationals can own the full share capital of a IFZA Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Is accounting & bookkeeping allowed in IFZA Free Zone?
Yes. Vietnamese nationals can own 100% of an accounting firm in the UAE. {brand} recommends IFZA Free Zone for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
