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JAFZA Free Zone Company Setup

JAFZA, the Jebel Ali Free Zone, is the UAE's largest industrial and logistics free zone. Direct access to Jebel Ali Port, warehousing from 150 sq m and heavy-industry licensing.

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100% foreign ownership
Packages from AED 30,000
Visa and bank account handled
Fast licence issuance

Why JAFZA?

JAFZA, the Jebel Ali Free Zone, is the UAE's largest industrial and logistics free zone. Direct access to Jebel Ali Port, warehousing from 150 sq m and heavy-industry licensing.

Direct access to Jebel Ali Port, the world's 11th busiest container port

Industrial, warehousing and logistics licences from AED 30,000

Warehouse and plot sizes from 150 sq m to full industrial compounds

Dubai World Central (Al Maktoum Airport) 15 minutes from the zone

Dual licence option: operate in free zone and mainland with one entity

Preferred structure for FMCG, auto, machinery and heavy equipment traders

Activities covered

JAFZA is set up for these business types. Pick one or combine within the same group under one licence.

General trading

Industrial manufacturing

Logistics and warehousing

Freight forwarding

Automotive trading

Food and beverage trading

Oil and gas services

Visas and office

Visa quota tied to office or warehouse size. Industrial units typically allow 20 to 100+ visas depending on footprint and activity.

Flexi-desk included in base package

Visa quota scales with office size

Private offices available for larger teams

Residence visas for shareholders, employees and family

Banking

JAFZA companies onboard strongly with Emirates NBD, FAB, HSBC and Mashreq. Multi-currency and trade finance common. Expect 15 to 25 working days for standard accounts, longer for larger trade facilities.

Pre-matched to the bank most likely to approve your file

Compliance file prepared end to end by Breeo

Multi-currency and merchant accounts arranged on request

Audit and tax

Mandatory annual audit for industrial and trading licences. Service licences audit optional.

UAE corporate tax at 9% above AED 375,000 profit

Qualifying Free Zone Person 0% rate available on qualifying income

VAT at 5% above AED 375,000 turnover (if applicable)

Breeo handles registration, filing and compliance

Frequently asked questions

Who should pick JAFZA over DMCC?

Any business that imports, warehouses or trades physical goods. JAFZA has the port, the warehouses and the logistics ecosystem. DMCC is for commodities on paper, finance and professional services.

What is the smallest JAFZA setup?

A JAFZA Flexi Office package starts around AED 30,000 per year including trade licence and small desk space. Physical warehousing starts at 150 sq m with annual rent from AED 90,000.

Can JAFZA companies open UAE mainland branches?

Yes. JAFZA offers a dual licence that lets the same company trade in both free zone and mainland Dubai, under separate accounting.

Does JAFZA require an audit?

Yes for industrial and trading licences. Service-only licences can skip the mandatory audit.

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