Many of our clients pair an IFZA Offshore holding company with a free zone operating company, keeping ownership and operations neatly separated. 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. Danish shipping and logistics groups are major operators at Jebel Ali and across the Gulf, which gives Danish entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their IFZA Offshore licence is granted. The most common businesses Danes open through GoldenKey are in logistics, pharmaceuticals, wind energy and design, although IFZA Offshore supports almost any activity.
Why IFZA Offshore
Just as important, 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. On the ground, the registered agent requirement means GoldenKey keeps the company's register, files renewals and handles correspondence with the registry. GoldenKey has prepared IFZA Offshore files for Danish clients in logistics, pharmaceuticals, wind energy and design, which means we know which Denmark paperwork need attestation and which can be submitted as plain copies.
How IFZA Offshore works with GoldenKey
Step 1Structure and name
We agree the shareholders, directors and share capital and reserve a name with the IFZA Offshore registry. For an IFZA Offshore company for Danes this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Step 2Documents and KYC
GoldenKey prepares the know-your-customer file for the IFZA Offshore registry from your passport, address proof and business summary.
Step 3Incorporation
The registry issues the certificate of incorporation, memorandum and share certificates, usually within 5 working days. For an IFZA Offshore company for Danes, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 4Banking and maintenance
We introduce you to banks that accept IFZA Offshore companies and diarise the annual renewal.
Documents required
Gather these papers and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of an IFZA Offshore company for Danes.
- A passport granted by Denmark with at least six months' validity
- Passport copies for each shareholder and director
- A bank statement from your Denmark bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A police clearance certificate from Denmark if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- Educational certificates attested by the Denmark authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A brief description of the intended activities and source of funds
Pricing
Pricing for an IFZA Offshore company for Danes depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. The figures below for an IFZA Offshore company for Danes are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
- 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 2026-10-06.
Why the UAE
Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so an IFZA Offshore company for Danes no longer requires a local partner. On the ground, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, and that is why so many business owners choose it as a base for an IFZA Offshore company for Danes.
Why GoldenKey
Put simply, our quotations for an IFZA Offshore company for Danes list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, ahead of payment anything. Importantly, you deal with one named consultant from the first call until your IFZA Offshore licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with an IFZA Offshore company for Danes, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
On the ground, start your IFZA Offshore journey with a free consultation: share a few details about your business and we will map out the fastest route to your licence.
Frequently asked questions
How quickly can an IFZA Offshore company be set up?
In our experience, with complete supporting documents, incorporation nine times out of ten takes 5 working days.
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.
Can an IFZA Offshore company own property in the UAE?
IFZA Offshore companies can own real estate in approved freehold areas where the land department accepts the structure. GoldenKey confirms the current rules for the emirate you are buying in.
Can a Danish citizen own 100% of a company in IFZA Offshore?
Absolutely. Danes can own the full share capital of a IFZA Offshore company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Danes need a UAE visa before applying for IFZA Offshore?
Not in that case. You can apply for the licence from Denmark with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is completed afterwards.


