JAFZA
What is JAFZA?
Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) is DP World’s flagship free zone and the largest customs bonded zone in the Middle East. From 19 companies in 1985, JAFZA grew to 500+ businesses in 1995 and, today, over 8,700, including 100+ Fortune Global 500 companies. They enjoy a central location in an unrivalled ecosystem that has allowed them to grow over the last three to four decades, just as our proximity to Jebel Ali Port, Al Maktoum International Airport, and Expo 2020 Dubai has helped JAFZA become an ideal hub for global trade and a well-integrated business setup solution provider.
Set-Up Company in JAFZA
Free Zone Establishment
A Single Shareholder
Free Zone Company
Multiple Shareholders
Public Listed Company
Public Offering Company
Why JAFZA?
- Ease of set up – same day company set up.
- 100% Ownership.
- International Re-Domicile Provisions.
- Registration of various legal types (eg. Single shareholder/ Multi Shareholder/ LLC/ PLC)
- Dual licensing provisions (Mainland / Free Zone)
- 0% Duties on Import/Export or Re-export % Duties.
- 0% VAT on transaction of goods between companies in Designated Zones in Jafza and outside UAE.
Types of Business License in JAFZA
- Trading License
- Service License
- Industrial License
- Logistics License
- E-Commerce License
What is the JAFZA License Set-up Process
Formation & License
Based on how you want to operate your business, select your formation type and business license to establish a company.
Documents and Payment
Submit the required documents and make payments towards the company set up process.
Lease Agreement
Sign the lease agreement based on the selected solutions and move in to your premises.
What is the JAFZA Business Set-Up Cost?
Registration Fees
Registration Type
One Time Fee (AED)
Free Zone Company (FZCo)
5,000
Free Zone Establishment (FZE)
5,000
Branch of a Company
5,000
License Fees
License Type
Annual Fees (AED)
Trading License – Type 1 (7 Products Max from one Group)
5,000
Trading License – Type 2 (12 Products Max from two Group)
8,500
General Trading
15,000
Service Trading
5,000
Logistics Trading
15,000
Industrial License – Type 1 (07 Products Max from One Group)
5,000
Industrial License – Type 2 (12 Products Max from Two Group)
8,500
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Tops Trades Facilitated By JAFZA
- Food and Beverages
- Automotive
- Petrochemicals
- Logistics
- Retail and General Trading