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Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority company setup
JAFZA (Jebel Ali Free Zone) is the oldest free zone in the UAE, set up in 1985 next to Jebel Ali Port. It is built for logistics, manufacturing and large scale trading.
DBC packages from $12,398 (AED 45,500)
Key facts
- Emirate
- Dubai
- Established
- 1985
- Typical setup time
- 10 to 15 days
- Office in base package
- Dedicated office
- Yearly audit
- Required
- Minimum share capital
- AED 1,000,000
- Mainland trading
- No
Standout: Direct access to Jebel Ali Port and industrial plots at scale. Official site: www.jafza.ae
DBC package price by visa count
| Licence only, no visa | $12,398 (AED 45,500) |
| Licence and 1 visa | $13,815 (AED 50,700) |
| Licence and 2 visas | $15,232 (AED 55,900) |
| Licence and 3 visas | $16,649 (AED 61,100) |
| Licence and 4 visas | $18,065 (AED 66,300) |
Year 1 setup estimates. The final price depends on your office package and add ons. Use the cost calculator for an itemised quote.
Who JAFZA suits
- Logistics and distribution businesses
- Manufacturers
- Large trading companies that hold stock
What to check first
- A yearly audit is required.
- Minimum share capital for the standard company is AED 1,000,000, so JAFZA is rarely the right first licence for a small business.
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