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About Jebel Ali Free Zone JAFZA

Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) is a free economic zone located in the Jebel Ali area at the far western end of Dubai. JAFZA commenced operations in 1985 with standard size office units and warehouses to provide ready built facilities to customers. In 1990 JAFZA expanded its facilities to include light industrial units. It is the largest free zone in the MENA region.

The Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority is the oldest and most respected of the free zones that have been allowed to operate in the emirate of Dubai. This type of incorporation is allowed to trade internationally and is allowed to own property in the emirate of Dubai.

JAFZA is dubbed the largest free zone in the world; it is definitely the most successful and talked about. With many other new free zones in the region, JAFZA has still maintained this title.

The number of shareholders determine the formation type for the companies being established in Jebel Ali Free Zone.

  • Free Zone Company (FZCO); for two to five shareholders.
  • Free Zone Establishment (FZE); for single shareholders.
  • Branch: for existing companies wishing to establish a base in JAFZA.

WHY CHOOSE JAFZA FOR YOUR BUSINESS?
Explore the unique advantages that make JAFZA a top choice for global entrepreneurs and investors.
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TAX EFFICIENCY

Jebel Ali Free Zone offers competitive corporate tax, facilitating business growth.

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HIGH PRIVACY PROTECTION

Strong privacy regulations protect corporate information from public disclosure.

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SIMPLE SETUP PROCESS

Get your company up and running in days.*

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STRATEGIC UAE LOCATION

Position your business in a leading free zone with global reach.

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COMPANY FORMATION In JAFZA
Benefits & Characteristics
  • Allowing to apply residency visas in the UAE
  • Ready build range of office units and warehouses ready for use
  • New modern environment perfect for the safe storage of goods within close proximity to your retail outlet
  • No restrictions on the number of shareholders and subject to the approval of the authority
Types of license
TRADE LICENSE
To carry out trading activities.
INDUSTRIAL LICENSE
To carry out manufacturing activities.
SERVICE LICENSE
To carry out services activities.
E-COMMERCE LICENSE
To carry out buying and selling of goods and services over electronic networks via any electronic means.
NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL LICENSE
To carry out manufacturing activities.
INNOVATION LICENSE
To carry out development of new products and services.
OFFSHORE REGISTRATION
To establish an offshore company with limited liability.
Colored passport copy, Colored entry stamp copy, Copy of tourist visa if applicable, Address proof in home country.

Additional documents may be needed at any point during the incorporation process at the discretion of the license issuing authority.*
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December 18, 2024

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October 17, 2024

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September 19, 2024

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August 2, 2024

The service renderade was proactive, engaged and well excecuted.
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