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JAFZA Company Formation & Business Setup in Dubai
11,000+
Companies
150+
Countries
1985
Established
Quick Overview
Everything You Need to Know About JAFZA
What is JAFZA?
- One of the largest and longest-running free zones in the world
- Sits right next to Jebel Ali Port, the biggest man-made deep-water port on the planet
- Founded in 1985, with 8,000+ companies from 100+ countries operating there today
Who is it for?
- Traders, manufacturers, and logistics companies
- Businesses handling large-scale operations and international distribution
- Everyone from small setups to Fortune 500 companies
Types of business activities allowed
- 7,500+ approved activities spanning trading, manufacturing, logistics, services, e-commerce, and industrial work
- You can group several activities under one licence
Banking facilities available
- Access to corporate banking services with leading UAE and international banks
- Bank account approval is subject to each bank’s compliance and due-diligence procedures
Business Advantages
- 100% foreign ownership
- Potential access to UAE free zone tax advantages, subject to current regulations and qualifying criteria.
- Full repatriation of capital and profits
- No currency restrictions
- Sits close to Jebel Ali Port and Al Maktoum International Airport
Company Structures
- Free Zone Establishment (FZE)
- Free Zone Company (FZCO)
- Branch of a UAE or foreign company
- Public Listed Company (PLC)
- Offshore Company
Visa Eligibility
- Investor and employee residence visas are available
- Visa allocation depends on the leased facility
- Additional visas may be approved based on operational requirements
Who Can Apply?
- Individual investors
- Foreign companies
- UAE companies
- Corporate entities establishing branch operations
Documentation Requirements
- Passport copies of shareholders and directors
- Completed application forms
- KYC and UBO declarations
- Corporate documents for company shareholders
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Why JAFZA?
Why Businesses Choose JAFZA
Strategic Location
JAFZA Free Zone is located alongside Jebel Ali Port, with direct access to Al Maktoum International Airport. This location supports regional distribution and international trade.
Business Setup Options
Business setup in JAFZA offers multiple company structures and licence options for trading, manufacturing, logistics, and industrial businesses.
Approved Business Activities
JAFZA Free Zone activities cover trading, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, distribution, and professional services under approved licence categories.
Commercial Infrastructure
JAFZA offers offices, warehouses, industrial land, and logistics facilities to support businesses at different stages of growth.
Global Business Community
More than 11,000 companies from over 150 countries operate in JAFZA Free Zone, creating a well-established international business environment.
Company Formation Process
Businesses can establish a company in JAFZA through a structured registration process supported by flexible company structures and licence categories.
Business Licensing
Business Licence Categories
Trading Licence
Supports businesses engaged in import, export, distribution, and the sale of approved goods. A Trading Licence is one of the most common choices for business setup in JAFZA.
Industrial Licence
Designed for businesses involved in manufacturing, processing, assembly, packaging, and production. It is suitable for companies operating from industrial facilities within JAFZA Free Zone.
Service Licence
Issued to businesses providing professional, technical, consultancy, and business services. This licence supports a wide range of approved JAFZA Free Zone activities.
Logistics Licence
Suitable for businesses providing warehousing, freight forwarding, transportation, distribution, inventory management, and supply chain services. It reflects JAFZA's position as one of the region's leading logistics hubs.
Registration Process
Business Formation in JAFZA
Select Your Business Activity
Choose the approved JAFZA Free Zone activities that reflect your proposed business operations. Your selected activities determine the licence category and company structure required for registration.
Choose Your Business Licence
Select the licence category that corresponds with your commercial, industrial, logistics, or service activities. The appropriate licence forms the basis of your business setup in JAFZA.
Submit Your Application
Submit the required incorporation documents, shareholder information, and compliance declarations for review. Applications are assessed in line with JAFZA's registration requirements.
Receive Your Business Licence
Once approved, your company is registered and the relevant JAFZA business licence is issued, allowing you to proceed with facility leasing, corporate banking, and visa applications where applicable.
Business Facilities
Commercial & Industrial Facilities
Office Space
Fully serviced and standalone office spaces are available for companies establishing commercial operations or regional headquarters within JAFZA Free Zone. Office options vary in size and configuration.
From AED 15,000/year
Warehouses
Ready-built warehouses are available for storage, distribution, light manufacturing, and logistics activities. Facilities are located within JAFZA's integrated logistics and industrial zones.
From AED 15,000/year
Industrial Land
Industrial land is available to those organizations which set up manufacturing plants or units. Plots are allotted in accordance with the planning and development guidelines of JAFZA.
From AED 60,000/year
Business Compliance
Business Licence Renewal in JAFZA
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