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Establish a Business in Jebel Ali Free Zone
(JAFZA)

Starting fromAED 11,500
  • No restriction on foreign talent or employees
  • 0% import or re-export duties
  • No currency restrictions
  • Onsite customs
  • 0% personal income tax
  • Ability to mortgage premises
  • 100% foreign ownership

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Overview

Home to 10,000+ businesses, Jebel Ali Freezone (JAFZA) is a leading freezone for company set up in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Some of the most prominent industries in JAFZA include logistics, petrochemicals, retail & E-commerce, manufacturing and healthcare distribution. Known for its strategic location in Dubai, JAFZA offers access to global markets.

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Why Choose JAFZA?

  • 01
    100% foreign ownership

    JAFZA allows full ownership for foreign investors, enabling complete control over your business.

  • 02
    Repatriation of capital and profits

    Investors can repatriate 100% of their capital and profits.

  • 03
    Currency freedom

    No currency restrictions, aiding cost control for importing goods.

  • 04
    Tax benefits

    Enjoy 0% personal income tax and 0% import or re-export duty.

  • 05
    Hassle-free business setup

    A simplified company formation process ensures an efficient business setup experience.

  • 06
    Virtual space

    No requirement of office space.

  • 07
    Global connectivity

    Direct access to a market of over 3.5 billion people.

Types of Business Entities

  • 01
    Free Zone Establishment (FZE)

    A single shareholder limited liability company.

  • 02
    Free Zone Company (FZCo)

    Multiple shareholders limited liability company.

  • 03
    Public Listed Company (PLC)

    Multiple shareholders limited liability company. A PLC may invite the public to subscribe to its shares and must list its shares on a stock exchange in accordance with the Markets Law.

  • 04
    Branch of a company

    100% owned by the parent company, operates under the same name and conducts the same business.

Types of Licenses in JAFZA

  • 01
    Trading license

    For companies involved in the import, export, and distribution of items specified on the license.

  • 02
    Service license

    For businesses providing services.

  • 03
    General Trading License

    Allows the holder access to a wider range of activities and a broader range of items on the license.

  • 04
    Industrial License

    Allows the import of raw materials, manufacturing specific products, and export of finished products to other countries.

  • 05
    National Industrial License

    Issued for manufacturing companies with at least 51% GCC ownership.

  • 07
    E-commerce License

    For buying and selling goods and services over electronic networks via any electronic means.

Products offered by JAFZA

Choose the type that suits your business needs

  • Plots of land
    Plots of land
    Available in short and long-term lease, ideal for companies wishing to construct their own facility.
  • Warehouses
    Warehouses
    For high quality storage and light manufacturing, available on a rental basis.
  • Showrooms
    Showrooms
    Office space over two floors and prime showroom frontage.
  • Customized development solutions
    Customized development solutions
    Extensive services, from network planning, site selection, and project design.
  • Offices
    Offices
    High and low-rise unfurnished offices. Size of offices vary from 25sqm to 5000sqm.
  • Business Park
    Business Park
    Ready to use, fully furnished offices; available in short and long-term lease.
  • Retail outlets
    Retail outlets
    Enables businesses to sell products in JAFZA.
  • On-site residence
    On-site residence
    Offers accommodation for employees.

How to Set Up Your Business in JAFZA

  • 01
    Choose legal entity
  • 02
    Select business activity

    (license type is based on the activity/s chosen)

  • 03
    Select office, retail space, etc..
  • 04
    Submit the required documents
  • 05
    Obtain the business license

Required Documents

  • Individuals
    Passport/Emirates ID copy of manager, directors and secretary Project summary No objection certificate from local sponsor (applicable to UAE resident only) Business profile of shareholder(s) Board resolution and power of attorney (for FZCo only, attested by JAFZA) Specimen signature of manager, shareholders, director and secretary attested by JAFZA
  • Companies
    Passport/Emirates ID copy of manager, directors and secretary Project summary No objection certificate from local sponsor (applicable to UAE resident only) Certificate of registration duly notarized and attested by UAE embassy MOA & AOA duly notarized and attested by UAE embassy Specimen signature of manager, attested by JAFZA or UAE Embassy Board resolution and power of attorney attested by UAE Embassy
  • Branches
    License copy/certificate of registration (duly notarized and attested by UAE embassy in case of a foreign company) MOA/AOA (duly notarized and attested by UAE embassy in case of a foreign company) Share certificate Chamber of Commerce certificate Letter from company to open branch in JAFZA Board resolution (duly notarized and attested by UAE embassy in case of a foreign company) Specimen signature of manager duly attested Power of attorney (duly notarized and attested by UAE embassy in case of a foreign company)
Documents of a foreign company and branch documents require attestation by the UAE embassy of the home country.
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