WhatsApp quoteIFZA Offshore is a Dubai-registered offshore company with the IFZA name behind it, and incorporation normally completes within 5 working days (Monday to Friday) of receiving your supporting documents. 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. As a rule, irish aircraft lessors and agri-food exporters are major players in the UAE market, which gives Irish entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their IFZA Offshore licence is granted. Day to day, the most common businesses Irish nationals open through GoldenKey are in aviation leasing, construction, education and hospitality, although IFZA Offshore supports almost any activity.
Why IFZA Offshore
Put simply, 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. Dubai Land Department accepts qualifying offshore companies as property owners. In short, for Irish nationals, the practical advantages of IFZA Offshore are the ease of travel between Ireland and the UAE, English is the working language in both countries, and a banking system that processes euro (EUR) transfers daily.
How IFZA Offshore works with GoldenKey
Step 1Structure and name
As we tell every client, we settle the shareholders, directors and share capital for the IFZA Offshore company and reserve a name with the registry. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to an IFZA Offshore company for Irish nationals.
Step 2Documents and KYC
In short, you supply passports, address proof and a short purpose statement; we complete the registry's KYC forms for the IFZA Offshore company.
Step 3Incorporation
For most clients, the IFZA Offshore registry issues the certificate of incorporation, memorandum and share certificates — normally within 5 working days. If the authority raises a query on an IFZA Offshore company for Irish nationals at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 4Banking and maintenance
We introduce banks that accept IFZA Offshore structures and put the annual renewal in our compliance diary.
Documents required
As a rule, the document list for an IFZA Offshore company for Irish nationals is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- A passport granted by Ireland with at least six months' validity
- A brief description of the intended activities and source of funds
- Passport copies for each shareholder and director
- Educational certificates attested by the Ireland authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- Attested corporate documents if a company will be the shareholder
- A CV or professional profile for each shareholder
Pricing
Use the table below to compare packages for an IFZA Offshore company for Irish nationals; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. Pricing for an IFZA Offshore company for Irish nationals depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
- 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
The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for an IFZA Offshore company for Irish nationals and makes international pricing simple. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from an IFZA Offshore company for Irish nationals can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled an IFZA Offshore company for Irish nationals for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. Importantly, because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which documents each of them will ask for on an IFZA Offshore file. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped company owners from more than 60 countries with an IFZA Offshore company for Irish nationals, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
Message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for an IFZA Offshore company for Irish nationals, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
Does an IFZA Offshore company get residence visas?
Not in that case. Offshore companies do not sponsor visas. If you need residency, we combine the offshore holding company with a free zone company that does.
Is there an audit or tax filing for an IFZA Offshore company?
Just as important, 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.
Can a Irish citizen own 100% of a company in IFZA Offshore?
Yes. Irish nationals can own the full share capital of a IFZA Offshore company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Irish nationals need a UAE visa before applying for IFZA Offshore?
No. You can apply for the licence from Ireland with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is completed afterwards.
