Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA)Dubai · Free Zone
Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) company formation
JAFZA sits next to Jebel Ali Port, the largest port in the Middle East, and close to Al Maktoum International Airport. It is the natural base for companies that move goods through the region.
- Licensing authority
- Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (JAFZA)
- Location
- Jebel Ali, beside Jebel Ali Port
- Best suited to
- Logistics, distribution, manufacturing and large trading operations
- Office options
- Offices, warehouses and industrial land
Why set up here
- Direct port and airport connectivity
- Warehouses, light industrial units and land plots
- Established base for multinational regional hubs
- Offshore registration option for holding companies
- 100% foreign ownership
- Full repatriation of capital and profits
How setup works
- Compare suitable zones and choose a package
- Submit the application with shareholder KYC
- Trade name and initial approval
- Sign the lease for a flexi-desk or office
- Licence and certificate of incorporation issued
- Establishment card, visas and corporate bank account
Documents you will need
- Passport copies of all shareholders and the manager
- Passport-size photographs
- UAE visa page or entry stamp, or Emirates ID for residents
- Proof of residential address
- Brief business plan (required by some zones)
- For corporate shareholders: attested certificate of incorporation, MOA and board resolution
Packages, visa allocations and fees differ by activity and change from time to time. Your advisor will confirm current figures in writing.
Frequently asked questions
Which free zone is best?
There is no single best zone. The right one depends on your activity, how many visas you need, whether you want a physical office and your budget. We compare suitable zones side by side for you.
Can a free zone company sell in the UAE?
It can trade freely inside its zone and internationally. Selling to the UAE mainland usually goes through a local distributor, a mainland branch or a permit, depending on the zone.
Can I set up remotely?
Many free zones allow incorporation without visiting the UAE. You will need to come in person later for visa medicals and biometrics.