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Company Formation in Gold & Diamond Park
11,500AED
From
2011
Established
350
Companies
4
Max Visas
Easy
Banking
Business Overview
Gold & Diamond Park Overview
What is Gold & Diamond Park?
- Founded in 2011, a JAFZA-regulated free zone on Sheikh Zayed Road designed specifically for precious metals and jewellery
- 37 retail shops and 118 manufacturing units serving every stage of the jewellery business, from refining gold and trading gemstones to production and high-end retail
- Secure vaults, round-the-clock 24/7 security and a tax exemption lasting 50 years
Who should consider it?
- Makers of jewellery
- Diamond and gold traders
- Jewellery retailers and wholesale gemstone dealers
Visa Details
- Visa quota: up to 4; a shop or office usually permits 3-4
- Processing: roughly 14 days, or around 2 weeks via Dubai Trade
- Renewal: AED 3,500 every 2 years
- Available visas: Investor, Employment, Partner, Dependent
- Visa fees: investor AED 3,500, employee AED 3,000, dependent AED 2,000; changing status within the country AED 1,700
- Emirates ID typing AED 420 · Medical (standard) AED 420
Banking
- Difficulty: Easy
- Banks partnering with the zone: Mashreq Bank, ADCB, Emirates NBD, First Abu Dhabi Bank
- With complete documents, account opening takes roughly 1-2 months; firms in precious metals may go through stricter AML/KYC reviews
Features
- Shared ownership allowed: Yes
- Portal online: Yes
- Audit needed: Yes, a yearly audit is required by JAFZA, along with AML reporting and, where relevant, DMCC good delivery standards
- Not available: co-working, crypto, dual licensing, trading on the mainland, a free zone to mainland route, or a required physical office
- Selling at retail inside the park is allowed, and Resolution No. 11 of 2025 makes a mainland branch possible
Share Capital
- AED 50,000 (usual for an FZCO)
Latest Updates
- Every tenant still enjoys the 50-year tax exemption, with no income tax or customs duties
- Security stepped up through new vaults and upgraded 24/7 surveillance
- More online jewellery businesses, supported by specific digital trading licences
- Tighter AML rules for dealers in gold and precious metals, following FATF guidelines
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Why Gold & Diamond Park?
Why Gold & Diamond Park Stands Out
Specialist Facilities
A dedicated retail souk, gem-testing labs, secure vaults and 118 manufacturing units.
Strong Location
Customers and clients can reach it easily, and its Sheikh Zayed Road frontage is highly visible.
Security
Guarded 24/7 and monitored by modern surveillance, which suits valuable stock.
Supported by JAFZA
Benefit from a proven legal structure, ties with banks and help with administration.
Tax Exemption
No income tax, no customs duties, 100% of profits can be repatriated, and the tax exemption lasts 50 years.
End-to-End Support
Help at every stage, from sourcing raw materials and production through to export and retail.
Range of Licences
Licences for e-commerce, retail, trading, service, industrial and national industrial activity.
Packages & Pricing
Gold & Diamond Park Pricing & Packages
0 Visa (Virtual Office)
Virtual address · Licence AED 5,500 · AED 10,500 on renewal.
0 visas
1 Visa (Flexi Desk)
Flexi desk · Licence AED 5,500 · AED 20,340 on renewal.
1 visa
2 Visas (Dedicated Desk)
Dedicated desk · Licence AED 5,500 · AED 30,180 on renewal.
2 visas
3 Visas (Private Office)
Private office · Licence AED 5,500 · AED 40,020 on renewal.
3 visas
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