JAFZA is one of the largest and fastest growing of Dubai free zones. JAFZA, today houses more than 6400 of the world’s finest companies. The current JAFZA profile includes more than 120 of the Global Fortune 500 companies. The free zone has come a long way from 19 companies in 1985. Investors are provided world class infrastructure supported by quality driven value added services and incentives,enabling them to capitalize on the huge business opportunities in the region.
This growth can be attributed to JAFZAs innovative solutions for global industrial investors and focus on long-term customer relationships. It is the first free zone in the world to win ISO certification in 1996.
The type of activity your business participates in will dictate the types of licences you will require, along with the most appropriate facility you will require in Jafza.
There are three main categories of activity, Trading, Service and Industrial.
Indicative categories are listed below. You can download the full list of activities here: Click to see full list of activities
JEBEL ALI (JAFZA) FREE ZONE | |||
A- LOCAL FEES TABLE | |||
| Type of License: | |||
| A license depends on the company’s activity and is required to conduct this activity. The below costs include the registration and License costs. | |||
1st Year | Subsequent Year | ||
| Consultancy License | AED 32,400 | AED 50,300 | |
| General Trading License | AED 30,000 | AED 30,000 | |
| Trading License A : 12 products from 2 groups B : 7 products from 1 group) | A : AED 9,000 | A : AED 9,000 | |
| Industrial license A : 12 products from 2 groups B : 7 products from 1 group | A : AED 9,000 | A : AED 9,000 | |
| Branch License of UAE based company only A : Service License B : Logistics License | A : AED 8,000 | A : AED 8,000 | |
One off registration Fee : | |||
Free zone Establishment
| AED 15,000 | – | |
Free zone Company
| AED 10,000 | – | |
| Branch | AED 5,000 | – | |
| Office Facility : | |||
| An Office is required to be granted a license. The number of visas will depend on the type of license and the rented space. One visa is granted per 9 sqm | |||
Size (sqm) | 1st Year | Subsequent Year | |
Business Park
| AED 25,000 + | AED 25,000 + | |
Standard office
| 26 | AED 2,100 / sqm + other costs | AED 2,100 / sqm+ other costs |
| Showrooms Type A : warehouse, office, showroom Type B : warehouse, office, showroom Type C : office, showroom Type D : warehouse | A: 890 | A: AED 800 / sqm + other costs | A: AED 800 / sqm + other costs |
| Warehouse + light industrial unit A : Warehouse 10 and 74 KVA B : Factory LIU- 100 KVA | A: 300 to 670 | A: AED 350 to AED 600 / sqm | A : AED 350 to AED 600 / sqm |
| Plot of Land | 5 000+ | AED 28 – AED 90 / sqm | AED 28- AED 90 / sqm |
| Miscellaneous Documents : | |||
| To register in Residency Department an Establishment Card is required. | |||
1st Year | Subsequent Year | ||
| Establishment Card | AED 620 | – | |
| Memoramdum and articles | AED 200 | – | |
| Power of attorney to have A PRO representing company for visas purposes before Jafza | AED 1,200 | – | |
| Visas: | |||
| Visas are valid for 3 years. Cost of each visa varies from the location of the applicant, whether application is inside or outside UAE. A Bank Guarantee Deposit per visa is required and will be refundable. | |||
1st Year | Subsequent Year | ||
| Visa inside country A: without amendment B: with amendment | A: AED 3,500 | – | |
| Visa outside country | AED 2,700 | – | |
| Guarantee Deposit per visa | 1.5 x Basic salary plus One way Ticket Airfare | – | |
| Medical test and ID | AED 1,150 | – | |
Vat & Tax
Auxiliary Services