WhatsApp quoteDMCC Free Zone combines world's #1 free zone (Fitch) with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, which is why it suits both first-time founders and established groups. GoldenKey has guided hundreds of entrepreneurs through DMCC Free Zone company formation, from name reservation to the moment the licence PDF lands in their inbox. Vietnamese nationals are a young community in trading, IT outsourcing and hospitality, so the DMCC Free Zone authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Vietnamese applications every day and process them without hesitation. the UAE is Vietnam's largest trading partner in the Middle East, with a CEPA concluded in 2024, which gives Vietnamese entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their DMCC Free Zone licence is issued.
Why DMCC Free Zone
Day to day, one of the reasons we recommend DMCC Free Zone is its world's #1 free zone (Fitch), which matters more than most entrepreneurs realise once the business is running. Popular activities in DMCC Free Zone include commodity trading, gold & diamond, crypto & fintech, technology and professional services, and most of them can be combined on a single licence.
How DMCC Free Zone works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation and activity selection
GoldenKey starts by confirming your activity is available in DMCC Free Zone, then agrees the licence category, visa quota and office option with you in writing.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the DMCC Free Zone authority and obtains initial approval, for most applicants within one to two business days. We keep a written record of this step so your file for opening a crypto or blockchain company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder is audit-ready.
Step 3Document submission and payment
You sign the file and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with DMCC Free Zone and the authority's licence fee is paid.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
In our experience, once the DMCC Free Zone licence and company documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for opening a crypto or blockchain company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder.
Documents required
In practice, the document list for opening a crypto or blockchain company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- Your current residency visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- A passport granted by Vietnam with at least six months' validity
- A bank statement from your Vietnam bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
Pricing
The figures below for opening a crypto or blockchain company 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 a crypto or blockchain company 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
To be clear, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening a crypto or blockchain company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. Day to day, the dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for opening a crypto or blockchain company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a crypto or blockchain company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder for traders, consultants, tech company owners and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. In practice, our quotations for opening a crypto or blockchain company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening a crypto or blockchain company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder happen the same day they are ready.
Book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for opening a crypto or blockchain company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder in a single conversation.
Frequently asked questions
How many visas can I get with a DMCC Free Zone licence?
As we tell every client, visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. DMCC Free Zone packages generally start from a zero-visa option and scale to five or more visas with a physical office, and additional visas can be added later for the per-visa fee shown in our pricing.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in DMCC Free Zone?
As a rule, most DMCC Free Zone licences can be issued remotely with scanned supporting documents 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 processed.
What is the difference between an FZE and an FZCO in DMCC Free Zone?
An FZE has one shareholder and an FZCO has two or more. Both offer limited liability and 100% foreign ownership, and the fees in DMCC Free Zone are usually the same.
Is crypto & blockchain allowed in DMCC Free Zone?
Yes. Vietnamese nationals can own 100% of a crypto or blockchain company in the UAE. {brand} recommends DMCC Free Zone for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
What approvals does crypto & blockchain need?
VARA (Dubai), FSRA (ADGM) or SCA for regulated virtual-asset activity. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
