What Can an IFZA Offshore Company Do
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
As we tell every client, 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. IFZA Offshore structures are popular with investors who want a UAE-registered holding company for property, intellectual property or an international trading business. Many of our clients pair an IFZA Offshore holding company with a free zone operating company, keeping ownership and operations neatly separated.
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. Dubai Land Department accepts qualifying offshore companies as property owners. As a rule, 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.
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Just as important, pricing for the uses of IFZA Offshore depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. In short, use the table below to compare packages for the uses 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
Here is what you will need for the uses of IFZA Offshore; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
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 CV or professional profile for each shareholder
- Passport copies for each shareholder and director
- Proof of residential address dated within the last three months
- A bank reference letter or recent bank statement
- Attested corporate papers 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 as a rule takes 5 working days.
Is there an audit or tax filing for an IFZA Offshore company?
As we tell every client, 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 an IFZA Offshore company trade with UAE customers?
Not in that case. 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 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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More about IFZA Offshore
Why the UAE
Day to day, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies the uses of IFZA Offshore for international founders. Day to day, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, so so many founders choose it as a base for the uses of IFZA Offshore.
Why GoldenKey
After your IFZA Offshore licence is issued, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice. For most clients, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for the uses of IFZA Offshore happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey builds its own CRM and client portal, so you can see the status of your IFZA Offshore application, download your papers and pay invoices from your phone.
