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JAFZA Dubai. JAFZA Company Registration.
Worldwide Incorporation Services specializes in Jebel Ali Free Zone Company Formation, establishment of branches of local and foreign companies in JAFZA, opening bank accounts and visa processing services.
JAFZA Dubai – General Information
Emirate: Dubai.
Country: UAE.
Location: Middle East, bordering the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf, between Oman and Saudi Arabia.
Time Zone: UTC+4.
Currency: Emirati dirham (AED).
JAFZA Dubai – Overview
Dubai hosts one of the largest free trade zones in the world: JAFZA. A combination of modern infrastructure, sound business policies and access to global markets has seen over seven thousand companies establish their presence at JAFZA Free Zone.
JAFZA Free Zone – The world’s fastest growing free zone in Dubai UAE.
Welcomed business activities
All business activities are welcomed by JAFZA Free Zone.
Benefits of JAFZA Company Registration
- Allowed to do business in the UAE
- Allowed to have an office in the UAE
- Company can hold an account in a bank in the UAE
- Possibility to get resident or employment visas for investor and employees
- 100% foreign ownership
- 100% repatriation of capital and profits
- No corporate tax
- Total exemption from all import and export duties
- No personal income tax
Company Types in JAFZA Free Zone
The Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority allows three types of business setups:
FZCO applicants can avail of JAFZA’s unique offer of forming a company as a separate legal entity. An FZCO can be formed with 2 to 5 shareholders with a minimum capital of AED 500,000. The minimum number of directors is two. Director can be of any nationality and need not be resident in the UAE. Corporate directors are permitted.
FZE applicants can avail of JAFZA’s unique offer of forming a company as a separate legal entity. An FZE formation can be with a single shareholder with a minimum capital of AED 1 million. The minimum number of directors is two. Director can be of any nationality and need not be resident in the UAE. Corporate directors are permitted.
For existing companies wishing to establish a base in JAFZA.
Types of License in the Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA)
The categories of license available within the JAFZAÂ are:
Trading
A JAFZA Trading License allows the holder to import, export, distribute and store items specified on the license. In addition to this, there is a JAFZA General Trading License which allows the holder access to a wider range of activities and a broader range of items on the license.
Service
A JAZFA Service License allows the holder to carry out the services specified on the license within the JAFZA. A JAFZA Logistics License allows firms to engage in logistic services such as Cargo (sea, land, air), warehousing, storage, packing, transshipment and distribution.
Industrial
A JAFZA Industrial License allows the holder to import raw materials, carry out the manufacture of specified products and export the finished product. In addition, there is also the National Industrial License, issued for manufacturing companies with at least 51% Arabian Gulf Co-operation Council(AGCC) ownership. This license allows the holder the same status as a local or AGCC inside the UAE.
Required Documents for Company Formation in JAFZA
- Passport copy of manager/shareholder
- Project summary
- No Objection Certificate from local sponsor (if applicable)
FZE/FZCO Individuals:
- Business profile of shareholder(s)
- Board Resolution attested by JAFZA
- Specimen signature of manager attested by JAFZA
FZE/FZCO Company:
- Certificate of Registration duly notarized and attested by UAE Embassy
- Memorandum of Association duly notarized and attested by UAE Embassy
- Article of Association duly notarized and attested by UAE Embassy
- Specimen signature of manager attested by JAFZA
Branch Office (Outside UAE):
- Certificate of Registration duly notarized and attested by UAE Embassy
- Memorandum of Association duly notarized and attested by UAE Embassy
- Article of Association duly notarized and attested by UAE Embassy
- Board Resolution or Owner Declaration form duly notarized and attested by UAE Embassy
- Specimen signature of manager attested by JAFZA
Local Branch:
- UAE License copy
- Copy of Memorandum of Association
- Copy of Article of Association
- Copy of Chamber of Commerce certificate
- Letter from company to open branch in JAFZA
- Original Board Resolution specimen signature of manager attested by JAFZA
* JAFZA reserves the right to obtain additional documents if required.
Jafza Dubai Facilities
- Business Park
- Offices
- Showrooms
- Warehouse & Light Industrial Units
- Plots
- Retail Outlets
Calculating Your New Free Zone Company in the Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA)
This is always crucial to understand the initial costs for a company start-up. Below is an overview of the basic expenses associated with a new company registration in the Jebel Ali Free Zone:
1.Type of License
Each activity of a company falls under a specific License Type. Below is an overview of the basic expenses associated with a new company registration in the Jebel Ali Free Zone:
type of License
Trading License (Max. 7 Products From One Group)
Trading License (Max. 12 Products From 2 Groups)
General Trading License
Service License (Branch Of UAE Local Company Only)
Logistics License (Branch Of UAE Local Company Only)
Industrial License (Max. 7 Products From One Group)
Industrial License (Max. 12 Products From 2 Groups)
ANNUAL FEE
AED 5,500
AED 9,000
AED 30,000
AED 8,000
AED 30,000
AED 5,500
AED 9,000
Cost includes License fee only.
2. Type of Registration
The registration fee for a company depends on the proposed structure of the company as follows:
TYPE OF ENTITY
Free Zone Company (FZCO) - 2 or more shareholders
Free Zone Establishment (FZE) – 1 shareholder
Branch of a Company
REGISTRATION FEE
AED 15,000
AED 10,000
AED 5,000
Note: Additional fees apply for MOA & AOA Attestation – AED 200, Board Resolution – AED 200 and Specimen signature of each shareholder and/or appointed representative of the company – AED 50.
3. Type of Office Facilities
Being a JAFZA licensed entity you are required to rent an office. Number of visas you are eligible for depend on the office’s size – 1 visa per 9 sqft for all types of facility. Business park facility allows 2 visas maximum, subject to availability.
type of Facility
Business Park
OFFICES - Standard Office (G+1)
OFFICES - JAFZA 14,15,16,17
OFFICES - JAFZA View 18, 19
SHOWROOM - Type A (Showroom, Office, Warehouse)
SHOWROOM - Type B (Showroom, Office, Warehouse)
SHOWROOM - Type C (Showroom, Office)
SHOWROOM - Type D (Warehouse Only)
WAREHOUSE & LIGHT INDUSTRIAL UNITS - Warehouses (10 KVA) & (74 KVA)
WAREHOUSE & LIGHT INDUSTRIAL UNITS - Factory LIU (100 KVA)
Plot of Land
RETAIL OUTLETS - Food Court
RETAIL OUTLETS - JAFZA View
SIZE
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26.88 sqm
As per Request
As per Request
891 sqm
772 sqm
423.72 sqm
348.34 sqm
313 to 669 sqm
543 to 619 sqm
Min. 5,000 sqm
As per Request
As per Request
ANNUAL COST, AED
AED 23,000 – 30,000 / office
AED 1,800 / sqm + AED 100 insurance fee
AED 1,900-2,000 / sqm + AED 4 insurance fee /sqm
AED 2,100-2,500 / sqm + AED 4 insurance fee/sqm
AED 600 / sqm + AED 1,400/yr insurance fee
AED 600 / sqm + AED 1,400 insurance fee
AED 1,000 / sqm + AED 1,000 insurance fee
AED 600 / sqm + AED 400 insurance fee
AED 350 – 600 / sqm
AED 450 – 700 / sqm
AED 25 – 80 / sqm
AED 2,000 - 3,500 / sqm + AED 300 insurance fee
AED 2,000 - 3,000 /sqm + AED 4 insurance fee/sqm
Note: Security Deposit, Public Health Levy (PHL) & Other Cost are not included on the above annual rent costs.
4. Other Documents
Establishment Card is a mandatory document to enable the company register in the Residency Department. If a company would like to appoint a PRO to be represented for visa purposes in JAFZA, a Power of Attorney signed either by Manager or Shareholder is required.
DOCUMENT
Establishment Card
Power of Attorney
COST
AED 480
AED 1,500
5. Visa Application
Cost of each visa may differ depending on the visa type and whether the person in currently in or out of the UAE. Amendment of visa can be done only if an applicant has cancelled his visa or is transferring within JAFZA. Employment visa for employees and investors is valid for 3 years.
VISA APPLICATION
Outside The Country Application
Inside The Country Application
Inside The Country with Amendment
Medical Test And Emirates ID
COST
AED 2,900
AED 2,470
AED 3,630
AED 1,120
Note: Labour Guarantee Deposit is required and is calculated as 1.5 x Basic Salary + Oneway Ticket Airfare per visa.
6. WIS JAFZA Company Registration Service Packages
Three packages are available for clients’ choice depending on individual needs.
JAFZA Free Zone – Packages
PACKAGES
COMPARE PACKAGE FEATURES
Corporate Consultancy
Name Check
Initial Approval
Company Registration
Flexi Facility Arrangements
Board Resolution
Licensing
Establishment Card
Setting-Up Company Portal
Company Stamp
Daily Update Regarding The Full Process
Company Letterhead
Guidance For Depositing Capital
Obtaining Statement Of Accounts
P.O. Box Registration
Company Profile
Meeting Arrangement With Banker
Full Bank Account Opening Application
Free Pro Service For 1st Company Visa
Business Plan Making
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Services in JAFZA
Worldwide Incorporation Services provides the following services related JAFZA Company Formation in JAFZA:
- JAFZA Company Formation
- Investor & Employment Visas
- Full JAFZA Free Zone Company Administration & Secretarial Services
- Opening of Bank Accounts
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