WhatsApp quoteMany of our clients pair an IFZA Offshore holding company with a free zone operating company, keeping ownership and operations neatly separated. An IFZA Offshore company is a non-resident entity designed for holding assets, owning shares and trading outside the UAE, with no office, no visas and minimal annual compliance. Austrians are a small community of engineers, hospitality managers and traders, so the IFZA Offshore authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Austrian applications every day and process them without hesitation. Austrian firms supply building technology, rail and hospitality expertise to UAE projects, which gives Austrian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their IFZA Offshore licence is issued.
Why IFZA Offshore
In practice, typical uses of an IFZA Offshore company include holding Dubai property, international consulting and trading, group holding structures, IP and royalty holding and estate planning. An IFZA Offshore company cannot rent an office, sponsor visas or trade inside the UAE, which is precisely why its fees are so low. In practice, austrian applicants benefit from the fact that IFZA Offshore already has many Austrian shareholders on its register, so its officers recognise Austria supporting documents and name formats instantly.
How IFZA Offshore works with GoldenKey
Step 1Structure and name
GoldenKey agrees the ownership structure with you and secures the company name at the IFZA Offshore registry. Your portal shows the status of this step for an IFZA Offshore company for Austrians in real time.
Step 2Documents and KYC
You provide passport copies, proof of address and a short description of the company's purpose; GoldenKey completes the registry's KYC forms.
Step 3Incorporation
The registry issues the certificate of incorporation, memorandum and share certificates, generally within 5 working days. For an IFZA Offshore company for Austrians this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Step 4Banking and maintenance
We introduce you to banks that accept IFZA Offshore companies and diarise the annual renewal.
Documents required
In practice, for an IFZA Offshore company for Austrians the issuing authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- A bank reference letter or recent bank statement
- A CV or professional profile for each shareholder
- A passport issued by Austria with at least six months' validity
- A brief description of the intended activities and source of funds
- Educational certificates attested by the Austria authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- Passport copies for each shareholder and director
Pricing
Pricing for an IFZA Offshore company for Austrians depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. All prices for an IFZA Offshore company for Austrians are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
- Trade licence & registration
- Upgrade to visas anytime
- GoldenKey full assistance
| Annual renewal | AED 10,000 |
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Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-05.
Why the UAE
In short, the dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for an IFZA Offshore company for Austrians and makes international pricing simple. To be clear, banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of an IFZA Offshore company for Austrians predictable.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled an IFZA Offshore company for Austrians for traders, consultants, tech company owners and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves fast. In short, we speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for an IFZA Offshore company for Austrians. Our quotations for an IFZA Offshore company for Austrians list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
On the ground, prefer to visit? Our Ajman office welcomes walk-ins during working hours, and we can also meet you in Dubai or Sharjah by appointment to discuss an IFZA Offshore company for Austrians.
Frequently asked questions
How quickly can an IFZA Offshore company be set up?
With complete documents, incorporation usually takes 5 working days.
Does an IFZA Offshore company get residence visas?
No. Offshore companies do not sponsor visas. If you need residency, we combine the offshore holding company with a free zone company that does.
Can an IFZA Offshore company trade with UAE customers?
No. Offshore companies trade internationally only. For UAE customers you need a free zone or mainland licence, which GoldenKey can set up alongside the offshore company.
Can a Austrian citizen own 100% of a company in IFZA Offshore?
Yes. Austrians can own the full share capital of a IFZA Offshore company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Austrians need a UAE visa before applying for IFZA Offshore?
No. You can apply for the licence from Austria with scanned papers, and the investor residence visa is completed afterwards.
