WhatsApp quoteAn 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 issued. IFZA Free Zone combines Dubai address with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, and for that reason it suits both first-time entrepreneurs and established groups. In our experience, external approvals for holding company are: none; economic substance rules may apply. Typical examples of this activity include group holding, property holding, IP holding and family office, which can generally sit together on one IFZA Free Zone licence.
Why IFZA Free Zone
In practice, 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. IFZA Free Zone licences are renewed annually with a simple online payment and updated passport copies, and GoldenKey sends a reminder 60 days before the due date.
How IFZA Free Zone works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation and activity selection
In practice, we confirm that your activity is available in IFZA Free Zone, choose the licence type and agree the visa package and office option that match your plan.
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 a holding company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 3Document submission and payment
You sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with IFZA Free Zone and the authority's licence fee is paid.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Once the IFZA Free Zone licence and company paperwork are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting. For opening a holding company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Documents required
Put simply, gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of opening a holding company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder.
- Educational certificates attested by the Vietnam authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A bank statement from your Vietnam bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A police clearance certificate from Vietnam if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
Pricing
All prices for opening a holding company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. Pricing for opening a holding 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
Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so opening a holding company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder no longer requires a local partner. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening a holding company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
Our quotations for opening a holding 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. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a holding company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder for traders, consultants, tech business owners and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves fast. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with opening a holding company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
As we tell every client, message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for opening a holding company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
Can I add more activities to my IFZA Free Zone licence later?
Absolutely. 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.
Can I open a UAE bank account with a IFZA Free Zone company?
Yes, IFZA Free Zone companies open accounts with UAE banks every day. Approval depends on the bank's compliance review of your profile, business plan and papers, and GoldenKey prepares the file and introduces you to a suitable bank.
What is the difference between an FZE and an FZCO in IFZA 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 IFZA Free Zone are usually the same.
Is holding company allowed in IFZA Free Zone?
Yes, it can. Vietnamese nationals can own 100% of a holding company in the UAE. {brand} recommends IFZA Free Zone for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
Do Vietnamese nationals need a UAE visa before applying for IFZA Free Zone?
No. You can apply for the licence from Vietnam with scanned supporting documents, and the investor residency visa is processed afterwards.
