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ESTABLISH A BUSINESS UNDERDUBAI AIRPORT FREE ZONE (DAFZA)

Starting fromAED 28,040
  • Office space
  • Tax exemptions
  • 100% foreign ownership
  • Up to 6 employment visas
  • 100% repatriation of capital and profits
  • Premium location
  • Retail space

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Overview

Established in 1996, the Dubai Airport Freezone offers unlimited business opportunities for businesses desiring to enter the world’s fastest-growing economies. Located next to Dubai International Airport and complying with the international standards of trade, DAFZA is the ideal place for trading activities. With more than 2,800 registered companies, DAFZA offers businesses a wide range of activities including but not limited to IT, aviation, travel, hospitality, logistics, and trading.

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Benefits of Setting Up a Business in DAFZA

  • 100% Foreign Ownership

    Full control and ownership of your business.

  • Cargo Handling Facilities

    A dedicated logistics center.

  • Tax exemptions

    Zero income tax and no custom duties.

  • Strategic Location

    Easy access to Dubai International Airport, Dubai ports, metro and other transport links.

  • World-Class Infrastructure

    Advanced facilities and amenities to support business growth.

  • Flexible Licensing Options

    A wide range of licenses to suit various business needs.

  • Full Repatriation of Earnings

    Freely transfer your earnings.

  • Visa Sponsorship

    Obtain visas for you and your employees.

  • Fast setup process

    Simplified procedures for business setup and operations.

  • Customs clearance

    Fast clearance of paperwork.

  • Multiple leasing options

    Offers multiple types of office spaces.

Types of Business Activities Permitted in DAFZA

DAFZA offers an extensive list of business activities that may be carried out, however, NOC may be required for certain activities. DAFZA categorizes its business activities by industry, some of these include:

  • Aircraft and spacecraft
    Aircraft and spacecraft
  • Hospitality
    Hospitality
  • Tourism
    Tourism
  • Financial intermediation
    Financial intermediation

    except insurance and pension funding

  • Gaming
    Gaming
  • Transportation and storage
    Transportation and storage
  • Professional, scientific and technical activities
    Professional, scientific and technical activities
  • Household goods trading
    Household goods trading
  • Sale, maintenance and repair of motorcycles and related parts and accessories
    Sale, maintenance and repair of motorcycles and related parts and accessories
  • Education
    Education

Types of Business Licenses Offered at DAFZA

  • 01Trade License
    Trading activities, including import, export, re-export, distribution and storage of goods.
  • 02Service License
    Companies providing services as specified in the license.
  • 03Industrial License
    Manufacturing industrial activities, packaging and assembling.
  • 04Dual license with DET
    Allows DAFZA companies to apply for DET license without physical office space in the mainland.
  • 05Talent pass license
    Individuals can conduct freelancing activities within the media, technology or education industries.
  • 06E-commerce license
    For online trading.
  • 07General trading license
    Allows trading in general activities.

Types of Business Setup in DAFZA

  • 01
    Freezone Company

    Maximum of 50 shareholders.

  • 02
    Public Limited Company (PLC)

    No limit of shareholders, suited for a company that wishes to list and/or offer its shares (IPO) on a securities market.

  • 03
    Branch

    A foreign company can set up a branch of its existing company in DAFZA.

Types of spaces offered

  • Standard Office

    Ready to move in space.

  • Premium Office

    A furnished office and eligibility for 3 employment visas.

  • Premium Plus Office

    A furnished office and eligibility for 6 employment visas and one car parking.

  • Warehouse / Industrial Space

  • Cold Storage

Steps to start your business

  • 01
    License

    Choose the appropriate license based on the activity.

  • 02
    Company type

    Choose a free zone establishment, PLC, or a branch.

  • 03
    Initial approval stage

    The necessary documents will be submitted to obtain the initial approval.

  • 04
    Office Space

    A variety of office spaces and warehouses.

  • 05
    License Issuance

    After submission of required documents.

Documents required
for initial approval

  • Individuals
    • Business plan• Six months personal bank statement• Original bank reference letter• Passport copy of shareholder(s)• Passport copy of manager• No objection letter for manager from sponsor (for UAE based company only)• Passport Copy of Director & Company Secretary (Optional)
  • Companies
    • Company profile• Audited financial report• Passport copy of manager• No objection letter for manager from sponsor (for UAE based company only)• Passport Copy of Director & Company Secretary (Optional)
  • Branches
    • Company profile• Audited financial report• Passport copy of manager• No objection letter for manager from sponsor (for UAE based company only)• Passport Copy of Director & Company Secretary (Optional)

Legal documents required
for company registration

  • Individuals
    Owners Declaration calling for the establishment of FZCO and guarantee full financial commitmentNotarized & Attested manager POANotarised & Attested director POANotarized & Attested secretary POABank share capital letter (upon request)
  • Companies
    Certificate of Registration/Certificate of Incorporation of the Shareholder/Mother CompanyMemorandum & Articles of Association of the Shareholder/Mother CompanyOwners Declaration calling for the establishment of FZCO and guarantee full financial commitmentNotarized & Attested manager POANotarized & Attested director POANotarized & Attested secretary POABank share capital letter (upon request)
  • Branches
    Certificate of Registration/Certificate of Incorporation of the Shareholder/Mother CompanyMemorandum & Articles of Association of the Shareholder/Mother CompanyOwners Declaration calling for the establishment of a branch in DAFZA and guarantee full financial commitmentNotarized & Attested manager POA
Documents requiring attestation have to be notarized by notary public and attested by the UAE Embassy in the country of origin and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the UAE.All documents should have a valid signature & stamp of the body concerned. As for the notarization, a public notary or equivalent authority must notarize all documents, which must be submitted either in Arabic or English only. Each legal document has to be sealed, if more than one page.Documents must be submitted with the original notarization and attestation.Share Capital Letter must be issued from a local bank.
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