Jebel Ali Free Zone
Jebel Ali Free Zone
JAFZA is a free zone, which grants major tax and custom benefits to investors. It has won ISO Certification and its location can help you leverage business opportunities in the Middle East.
Jafza vision as a free zone
JAFZA is determined to remain a powerful symbol that helps drive the development of Dubai, providing exciting and unlimited possibilities for industrial development.
Business setup in Jafza
Modern facilities and infrastructure have enabled Jebel Ali Free Zone to develop into a multi-sector economic hub with a unique profile in the region. The size of the market ensures that manufactured goods can be sold locally and exported to other parts of the Middle East, Africa and Europe thanks to Jebel Ali’s strategic location between Dubai Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport.
JAFZA has played its role in the development of Dubai and continues to be one of the main drivers of economic growth in the UAE.
Advantages of business setup in Jafza
1. A place to operate
JAFZA offers a wide spectrum of business premises, including offices, warehouses and retail units, parking and staff accommodation– all available within the free zone. Our specialisation in Free Zone cities has meant we can establish our worldwide reputations as leading experts in providing flexible commercial and residential property solutions.
2. A place to trade
Thousands of traders located under one roof.
New modern environment perfect for the safe storage of goods within close proximity to your retail outlet.
Companies benefit from duty exemptions on imports and re-exports, significantly reducing costs associated with customs fees. With well-structured customs regulations in place
3. A place to sell
Providing a range of highly competitive services, we offer Free Zone-rated companies compliant corporate and commercial services to help them grow and thrive in the UAE. All the advantages of a free zone license with the added benefit of selling to the UAE public. This allows companies to leverage the UAE’s strategic location, access a vast market, and operate within a tax-friendly environment.
Formation type of Jafza:
The criteria for forming a company in Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) are: the number of shareholders determine the formation type for the companies being established.
1. Multiple shareholders:
A Free Zone Company (FZCo) is essentially a Limited Liability Partnership within the Free Zone, with the liabilities of the company limited to the paid-up capital. Two to 50 shareholders can also set up a Public Listed Company (PLC) within the Free Zone. These shareholders can be individuals (two to 50 people), non-individuals (2 to 50 companies) or a combination of both. A PLC is essentially a Limited Liability Partnership within the Free Zone, with the liabilities of the company limited to the paid-up capital.
Whether an individual or a company, a single shareholder can register a Free Zone Establishment (FZE) in JAFZA. An FZE is essentially a Limited Liability Company within the Free Zone. An FZCo is essentially a Limited Liability Partnership within the Free Zone, with the liabilities of the company limited to the paid-up capital. A FZCo has a legal personality distinct from that of its shareholder and it has the capacity, rights and privileges of a natural person.
2. Any existing established entity:
Branch registration in Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (JAFZA) attracts entities that want to set up a legally registered entity within the free zone. A branch is considered a legal entity of its parent company; is 100% owned by the parent company, operates under the same name and conducts the same business.
JAFZA Company formation:
License type:
Trading 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 where at least 51% of the ownership is of national(s) of a AGCC country.
Innovation License:
To carry out development of new products and services.
Offshore Registration:
To establish an offshore company with limited liability.
Do you need help with company formation in JAFZA?
Unique Force Management Consultancy professional specialists will prepare, review and attest all legal documentation necessary for business licence application.
We provide complete bank account opening services to our clients along with the assistance for your business setup in Dubai. Our team of experts is always ready to help and assist you with the expert advice, whether it’s about opening up an offshore company or Free Trade Zone company formation in Dubai.
