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Innovation City Growth License Package

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Crypto-Friendly Payments

1 Residency Visa Included

100% Foreign Ownership

Access to Funding Networks

Flexible Tech & Digital Activities

Crypto-Friendly Payments

1 Residency Visa Included

100% Foreign Ownership

Access to Funding Networks

Flexible Tech & Digital Activities

Introduction

The Innovation City Growth License provides a structurally secure, scalable foundation for rapidly e
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Introduction

The Innovation City Growth License provides a structurally secure, scalable foundation for rapidly expanding technology and digital service enterprise
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Integrated Residency Visa

The framework seamlessly includes one UAE residency visa allocation, enabling founders to legally reside, hire talent, and manage daily on-ground operations directly

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Absolute Foreign Equity Ownership

International entities retain complete operational control and equity ownership within the free zone without requiring domestic commercial partners

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Global Business Credibility

Operating companies establish a licensed corporate presence recognized globally by international financial institutions, investors, and enterprise clients

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Flexible Commercial Activities

Businesses leverage statutory flexibility to combine multiple permitted commercial activities across technology, digital consulting, and emerging sectors

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Crypto-Friendly Integration

The progressive regulatory framework provides the commercial flexibility to legally accept and process modern cryptocurrency payments

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Access to Funding Networks

The innovation-focused ecosystem directly connects operating entities with regional venture capital firms and startup accelerator programs

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Favorable Tax & Regulatory Regime

Operating entities benefit from highly attractive tax advantages and simple, transparent ongoing compliance requirements for rapid scaling

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License Application – Innovation City (1 Year)

Initiate application with selected business activities and license tenure

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Name Reservation

Reserve and approve your company name with the authority

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Drafting & Attesting Articles of Association

Prepare and attest local Articles of Association as per regulations

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License Issuance

Authority reviews the application and issues the Innovation City License

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Investor Visa Issuance

Apply for and issue an investor residence visa

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Investor Medical

Complete the mandatory medical fitness test

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Emirates ID Application

Biometric capture and Emirates ID submission

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Emirates ID Received

Collect the issued Emirates ID card

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Bank Account Opening Assistance

Guided support for corporate bank account opening

FAQs

What is the process for getting a license in the Innovation City Free Zone?

To obtain a license in Innovation City, your company submits an incorporation application directly to the authority or through an authorized corporate services partner like Arnifi.

What are the steps involved in securing an Innovation City Growth License with 1 Visa?

The setup steps include KYC verification, initial and security approval, trade name reservation, digital document signing, commercial license issuance, establishment card processing, and final UAE residency visa stamping.

What is KYC and what documents are required?

KYC is a mandatory compliance requirement to verify shareholder identity documents, primarily requiring a valid passport copy completed through a secure digital verification link or online call.

What is initial and security approval?

Once your application is submitted, it undergoes background verification and security checks by immigration and regulatory bodies based on your selected business activities and shareholder profiles.

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  • Arnifi does not guarantee approval of any license, visa, or registration; decisions rest solely with the relevant Authority.

  • Professional fees are non-refundable once services commence; government and third‑party fees are non‑refundable once paid.

  • The Client is solely responsible for the accuracy, genuineness, and legality of all documents and information provided.

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