Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA)
Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (JAFZA), Dubai
Description
Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA)
| Emirate | Dubai |
| Website | https://www.jafza.ae/ |
| Contact Email | info@jafza.ae |
| Contact Info |
Phone: +971 4 881 2225
Address: Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority, P.O. Box 17000, Dubai, UAE
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| Year Established | 1985 |
| License Types | Trading License, Service License, Industrial License, E-Commerce License, National Industrial License |
| License Cost | License fees vary based on the type of license and business activity. |
| Formation Cost | Formation costs depend on the chosen license type, facility, and business activity. |
| Minimum Capital Requirement | No specific minimum share capital requirement; it varies based on business activity and legal structure. |
| Allowed Business Activities | Manufacturing, Trading, Logistics, E-Commerce, Consultancy Services, Industrial Activities |
| Company Legal Structures | Free Zone Establishment (FZE), Free Zone Company (FZCO), Branch of a Foreign Company, Branch of a UAE Company |
| Allowed Activities | Manufacturing, Trading, Logistics, E-Commerce, Consultancy Services, Industrial Activities |
| Restricted Activities | Activities requiring special approvals from UAE authorities |
| Investor Visa Cost | Visa costs vary based on the investor's profile and specific requirements. |
| Employee Visa Cost | Visa costs vary based on the employee's role and specific requirements. |
| Processing Time (Days) | Company formation typically takes 2 to 4 weeks, depending on documentation and approvals. |
| Physical Office Required | Yes |
| Office Space Options | Office Spaces, Warehouses, Plots of Land, Retail Spaces |
| Office Space Cost | Office space costs vary based on size, location, and facility specifications. |
| Virtual Office Available | No |
| Bank Account Assistance | Yes |
| Bank Account Cost | Assistance is provided; costs may vary depending on the chosen bank. |
| Partner Banks | Emirates NBD, Mashreq Bank, RAKBANK |
| Governing Laws | Operates under UAE federal laws and Dubai regulations. |
| VAT Registration Required | Yes |
| Corporate Tax Applicable | No |
| Annual Audit Required | Yes |
| Renewal Fees | Annual renewal fees vary based on the type of license and business activity. |
| Business Restrictions | Specific activities may require additional approvals. |
| Ownership Structure | 100% foreign ownership permitted |
| Import/Export Restrictions | No Standard customs regulations apply; specific activities may require additional approvals. |
| Benefits | 100% foreign ownership, Full repatriation of profits and capital, Exemption from personal and corporate taxes, No import or export duties, Strategic location with access to a vast market, Comprehensive infrastructure and facilities, Proximity to Jebel Ali Port and Al Maktoum International Airport |
| Drawbacks | Primarily focused on industrial and commercial activities |
| Specific Compliance Requirements | Compliance with UAE federal laws and Dubai regulations, Adherence to industry-specific standards and practices |
