IFZA Offshore Cost
A Dubai-registered offshore company with the IFZA name behind it
- 3–5 daysSetup time
- OffshoreLicence type
- No office neededOffice / facility
- No residence visasVisa eligibility
- StandardApprovals needed
- On requestRenewal cost
Why IFZA Offshore
IFZA Offshore is a Dubai-registered offshore company with the IFZA name behind it, and incorporation normally completes within 5 working days of receiving your documents. Many of our clients pair an IFZA Offshore holding company with a free zone operating company, keeping ownership and operations neatly separated. To be clear, if you need a clean, low-cost vehicle to hold investments or invoice overseas clients, IFZA Offshore is one of the most practical options in the UAE.
For most clients, among its advantages, IFZA Offshore offers Dubai jurisdiction and reputation and Strong bank acceptance for IFZA structures, which keeps the running cost well below a licensed operating company. As we tell every client, 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. No minimum share capital is prescribed.
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
On the ground, the figures below for costs of IFZA Offshore are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. As a rule, use the table below to compare packages for costs of IFZA Offshore; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
Message us with your activity and visa count — we reply shortly with prices in writing.
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Documents required
As a rule, gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of costs of IFZA Offshore.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- A brief description of the intended activities and source of funds
- A bank reference letter or recent bank statement
- Passport copies for each shareholder and director
- Proof of residential address dated within the last three months
- A CV or professional profile for each shareholder
- Attested corporate documents if a company will be the shareholderif applicable
For companies
- Certificate of incorporation (attested)
- Memorandum & articles of association
- Board resolution approving the UAE company
- Passport copies of shareholders & directors
- Company profile / business plan
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about IFZA Offshore. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsHow quickly can an IFZA Offshore company be set up?
With complete documents, incorporation in most cases takes 5 working days.
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.
Is there an audit or tax filing for an IFZA Offshore company?
Most IFZA Offshore companies have no audit requirement, but corporate tax registration and economic substance rules may apply depending on activities. GoldenKey reviews this at incorporation.
Can I open a UAE bank account for an IFZA Offshore company?
Yes, several UAE banks accept IFZA Offshore companies, subject to their compliance review. A clear business purpose and source-of-funds documentation make approval more likely.
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.
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Tell us about your plans for costs of IFZA Offshore and GoldenKey will come back to you shortly with a clear price, a document checklist and a realistic timeline.
More about IFZA Offshore
What drives the price in IFZA Offshore
Three things move the total for IFZA Offshore: the number of visas in the package, the office option, and whether your activity needs an external approval. The licence fee itself is fixed by the authority; everything else is a choice you make with GoldenKey, and we show the effect of each choice on the written quotation.
Paying in instalments
Many IFZA Offshore packages can be paid in two or three instalments aligned to the authority's own payment stages: initial approval, licence issue and visa processing. Ask GoldenKey about the schedule for your package.
Why the UAE
In short, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from costs of IFZA Offshore can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. On the ground, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so costs of IFZA Offshore no longer requires a local partner.
Why GoldenKey
Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for costs of IFZA Offshore happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey's consultants have handled costs of IFZA Offshore for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves promptly. GoldenKey builds its own CRM and client portal, so you can see the status of your IFZA Offshore application, download your documents and pay invoices from your phone.
