WhatsApp quoteIFZA Free Zone issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Dubai, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. IFZA Free Zone combines Dubai address with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, which is why it suits both first-time founders and established groups. Crucially, for Vietnamese entrepreneurs, the UAE is around 7.5 hours from Hanoi, 3 hours ahead of the UAE, and English is the working language. GoldenKey has Vietnamese clients from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang, and our consultants understand the papers issued in Vietnam and how to attest them for the UAE.
Why IFZA Free Zone
The authority permits Free Zone Establishment (FZE), Free Zone Company (FZCO) and Branch, which covers solo company owners, 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
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. We keep a written record of this step so your file for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder is audit-ready.
Step 2Name 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 working days.
Step 3Document submission and payment
You sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested papers and the licence fee is paid to the authority. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder.
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.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- Educational certificates attested by the Vietnam authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- A police clearance certificate from Vietnam if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
Pricing
The figures below for opening an IT and software 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. Put simply, all prices for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Vietnamese 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
The UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder. 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 IT and software company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder.
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 Vietnamese founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder happen the same day they are ready. Our quotations for opening an IT and software 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.
Tell us about your plans for opening an IT and software company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder and GoldenKey will come back to you shortly with a clear price, a document checklist and a realistic timeline.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the IFZA Free Zone licence take?
Once your documents are complete, the authority in most cases issues the licence within 5 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Can a IFZA Free Zone company do business on the UAE mainland?
A IFZA Free Zone company can sell to mainland customers through a mainland distributor, invoice services to mainland customers nine times out of ten, and apply for a dual-licence arrangement where the emirate offers one. Direct retail or on-site contracting on the mainland needs a mainland licence.
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 documents, and GoldenKey prepares the file and introduces you to a suitable bank.
Do Vietnamese nationals need a UAE visa before applying for IFZA Free Zone?
No. You can apply for the licence from Vietnam with scanned papers, and the investor residence visa is processed afterwards.
Is it & software allowed in IFZA Free Zone?
Absolutely. Vietnamese 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.
