License type / Fee
Trading license/industrial license/service license (for up to 7 activities)
AED 5,000*
Business Setup in JAFZA
Preferred company formation in Dubai for 100% ownership and 0% tax burdens
Jebel Ali Free Zone Company Setup
With Dubiz, Your All-in-One Partner
Jebel Ali free Zone is the worlds most established business hubs operating since 1985. The free zone started with just 19 companies and today it has grown into a business community of 11k + thriving brands, including 100+ from fortune global 500 companies. Its location, infrastructural facilities, and seamless connectivity make JAFZA one of the most competitive locations for company set up intention.
Dubiz Business Setup, with its 7 years of industry excellence, has helped manufacturers, traders, logistics businesses, marketing agencies, and hundreds of entrepreneurs obtain their business license through JAFZA authority. 50+ experts are waiting to assist you too. Great business ideas deserve a worthy location, and JAFZA is one of them!
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Key Characteristics of JAFZA Company Registration
JAFZA is built differently from other free zones in the UAE. It is designed for businesses that require high-level infrastructure, integrated logistics, and seamless connectivity to major sea and airports. Among the other benefits, one of the primary features of business setup in JAFZA is that it offers 0% corporate tax for the first 50 years of operations.
| Key Characteristic | Details |
|---|---|
| Licensing authority | Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority |
| Business ownership | 100% ownership for locals & foreigner entrepreneurs |
| Capital requirement | No minimum paid-up capital needed |
| Nearest ports | Jebel Ali Port, Al Maktoum International Airport, and Dubai International Airport |
| Registration period | 3 to 4 weeks for license issuance |
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Cost of JAFZA Business Setup
The most affordable JAFZA company setup package will cost you around AED 51,100* for a trading business (including office space). Jebel Ali Free Zone license cost depends on the type and number of activities you select:
License type / Fee
Trading license/industrial license (for up to 12 activities)
AED 8,500*
License type / Fee
General trading/logistics license (unlimited activities)
AED 15,000*
Additional expenses:
For adding any additional activity to the license
AED 500*
Office lease rates per sqm (3-year term)
AED 2,100 to AED 2,500
Besides the JAFZA free zone license cost, there are several additional fees to consider for business setup in JAFZA, including:
- Trade name approval fee
- Investor and employee visa fees
- Establishment card fee
- Office or warehouse rental costs
- Document attestation charges
- Medical test fees
- Emirates ID fees
What Many Investors Don’t Realise About Cost
Setup costs are highly variable. Your JAFZA company formation may work out at a lower cost simply because you require fewer services or approvals.
We help you know your exact JAFZA company setup cost. It will be based on your specific business requirements, not generic estimates.
Is JAFZA
Dubai’s Tax-free Zone For Business?
Yes. In JAFZA, you earn your money, re-invest, and expand your business. No tax deductions!
0% Tax Rate
No corporate tax for 50 years
No import or re-export duties
No personal income tax
No withholding and property tax
All licensed companies in Dubai need to register for corporate tax under the FTA tax laws of UAE, even if they qualify for zero tax. Read Free Guide on corporate tax in UAE.
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JAFZA Company Formation Involves Choosing The Right License
For entrepreneurs, the first thing to determine is the type of business license they need to apply for in JAFZA. The list of economic activities you plan to conduct determines the appropriate license type, which our experts will help you identify.
You can choose from four main categories of licenses:
Add Multiple Business Activities To Your License
JAFZA allows you to combine activities under a single business license. Based on the number of activities, the Industrial, Service, and Trading licenses are further divided into specific categories:
The Logistics license in JAFZA has no restrictions on the number of activities or activity groups. In JAFZA, you can start with a few activities and add more to your business license as your company grows.
Type 1:
01
Add a maximum of seven (7) activities from one activity group.
Type 2:
02
Add a maximum of twelve (12) activities from two groups.
Type 3 (Trading License only):
03
Add unlimited number of activities from two or more groups (General Trading).
An Easy, 4 Step Process
To Start Your Business Setup In JAFZA
Dubiz provides a simple business setup process to start your company in Jebel Ali Free Zone:
1
Discover
We begin by identifying your business activity and selecting the most suitable JAFZA license for it. JAFZA follows the business activity (3,500+ activities) list published by the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), Dubai.
2
Prepare
Submitting the correct documents is essential for fast license approval. You will need your passport, photos, office lease contract, list of activities, and other company documents. We can help you with legal translation and attestation.
3
Register
The company registration application form and documents will be submitted to the JAFZA authority. At this stage, you will need to clear the applicable government fees. You can expect your license approval within 3 - 4 weeks.
4
Launch
Once your license is confirmed, we will proceed with your residency visa, Emirates ID application and corporate bank account in JAFZA - all required to officially operate your business in UAE.
The initial company registration process can be completed 100% remotely. For your visa processing and at the time of banking setup, you will need to visit the free zone in person.
JAFZA Offshore Company
For Businesses Thinking Global
Want to hold assets, protect IPs, manage wealth, or trade globally? Operate through a UAE-registered entity in JAFZA offshore. No physical office or local hiring is required. This is the quickest and easiest business setup route for international investors.
Start with a single shareholder
No minimum share capital requirement
Ability to own properties in designated UAE areas
Choose From JAFZA’s Premium Facilities
Operate in a community that pushes your business to grow. The facilities available in JAFZA are designed to support both your current operations and long-term expansion plans. Your company team’s housing needs will be also covered.
Plots of land
Warehouses
Showrooms
Office space
Co-working spaces
Retail outlets
Worker accommodation
Dubiz Helps You With Best JAFZA Company Formation Services
Dubiz will handle your business setup in JAFZA professionally. Many of our clients who were looking for tax escape, strong infrastructure, and easy residency in UAE, chose JAFZA.
Have a 1:1 discussion about your business idea with us and we will guide you on how to start in JAFZA. Our PROs, legal experts, and business consultants in Dubai will handle the formalities and government interactions. Your trade license, bank account, and UAE residency visa, would be processed without delays. If you also need office space, we can arrange flexi-desks or other facility options.
We can also help you identify whether your better fit is IFZA, RAKEZ, DWTC, or another free zone. You will receive transparent guidance on what works best for your specific business model.
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Dubiz played a crucial role in our successful establishment in Dubai. Their experts bring diverse knowledge from different fields and were cooperative throughout the entire process. They handled all the legal paperwork and approvals seamlessly for us. With them, you get a team of the best company formation experts. Highly recommended!
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