A SAIF 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. SAIF Zone is Sharjah's industrial free zone — warehousing, logistics and manufacturing hub, and it has become one of the most practical choices for founders who want a UAE licence without a large upfront budget. Put simply, typical examples of this activity include digital printing, signage, label printing and packaging manufacturing, which can usually sit together on one SAIF Zone licence. Vietnamese nationals are a young community in trading, IT outsourcing and hospitality, so the SAIF Zone authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Vietnamese applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Why SAIF Zone
Dedicated industrial zone with land plots for manufacturing. For most clients, unlike some zones, SAIF Zone does not require a large paid-up capital to be blocked in a bank account before the licence is granted.
How SAIF Zone works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation and activity selection
Just as important, in the first call we check that SAIF 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
From day one, your trade name is reserved with the SAIF Zone authority and initial approval is obtained; this stage rarely takes more than two working days. We keep a written record of this step so your file for opening a printing and packaging company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder is audit-ready.
Step 3Document submission and payment
You sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with SAIF Zone and the authority's licence fee is paid.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Once the SAIF Zone licence and company documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting. We keep a written record of this step so your file for opening a printing and packaging company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder is audit-ready.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for opening a printing and packaging company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- 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
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
Pricing
Use the table below to compare packages for opening a printing and packaging company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. On the ground, pricing for opening a printing and packaging 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
Crucially, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so opening a printing and packaging company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder no longer requires a local partner. In our experience, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening a printing and packaging company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
In our experience, if a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your SAIF Zone file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the file sit. To be clear, every SAIF Zone package we quote already includes the licence, registration, the establishment card where applicable and our full assistance, with no hidden add-ons at the end. For most clients, our quotations for opening a printing and packaging company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before a single dirham changes hands anything.
On the ground, message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for opening a printing and packaging company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the SAIF Zone licence take?
Once your supporting documents are complete, the licensing authority as a rule issues the licence within 5 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Can I add more activities to my SAIF Zone licence later?
Yes. SAIF Zone allows activity additions and changes through a licence amendment, which GoldenKey can process in a few business days for a small authority fee.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in SAIF Zone?
Most SAIF Zone licences can be released 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 UAE residence visa is processed.
Is printing & packaging allowed in SAIF Zone?
Yes. Vietnamese nationals can own 100% of a printing and packaging company in the UAE. {brand} recommends SAIF Zone for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
Can a Vietnamese citizen own 100% of a company in SAIF Zone?
Yes. Vietnamese nationals can own the full share capital of a SAIF Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.


