The Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) is one of the world’s largest and most established free zones, and a cornerstone of Dubai’s trade and logistics economy. Located beside Jebel Ali Port and within reach of Al Maktoum International Airport, JAFZA is the natural choice for trading, logistics, manufacturing, warehousing and large-scale industrial businesses that need a physical footprint and direct access to global shipping routes.
We manage your JAFZA setup end to end company structure, license type, facility selection, registration, visas and corporate bank account introduction working directly with the free zone authority.
Established in 1985 and operated by global ports group DP World, the Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority licenses and regulates companies within the zone. JAFZA is home to thousands of companies, including a large share of the region’s Fortune-listed firms, and is integrated with Jebel Ali Port, one of the largest container ports in the world. This integration makes JAFZA particularly powerful for import, export, re-export and distribution businesses.
JAFZA offers several structures depending on the number of shareholders and the nature of the business. JAFZA companies enjoy 100% foreign ownership and full repatriation of capital and profits. A company that qualifies as a Qualifying Free Zone Person can benefit from 0% corporate tax on qualifying income, while non-qualifying income is taxed at the standard rate. We help structure your activities to remain compliant and tax-efficient.
A company formed with a single shareholder.
A company formed with two or more shareholders.
An expansion or branch of an existing foreign or local parent company.
corporate allocations available for qualifying larger enterprises.
Your business activity determines the license you need to operate within JAFZA.
We manage each stage with the free zone authority on your behalf.
We confirm your activities, company type and license.
We reserve your company name with JAFZA and prepare the incorporation application.
We compile shareholder KYC, attested passports and proof of address, and draft your MOA and Articles.
JAFZA registers the company and issues your certificate of incorporation and share certificates.
We introduce you to our banking partners and handle share registers, resolutions and annual renewals.
We process the establishment card, investor and staff visas, Emirates ID and medical.
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The documents below cover the typical requirements for each shareholder type. We issue a tailored checklist after your consultation.
A JAFZA company is typically incorporated within 5 to 10 business days once documents are in order, depending on the company type and facility. Visa and Emirates ID processing usually takes an additional 2 to 3 weeks.
The cost of a JAFZA setup depends on the company type, license, facility (office, warehouse, unit or land), visa quota and any activity-specific approvals. As a facility-led free zone, JAFZA suits businesses that need real estate, so costs reflect the space selected. Contact us for a personalized quote with no hidden charges.
Direct operational configurations aligned to your corporate rollout workflows.
We manage JAFZA registrations, facilities and approvals daily.
Licensing, facility, visas and bank-account introductions under one roof.
Clear, all-inclusive packages with no surprise invoices.
A single dedicated point of contact throughout your setup.
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