JAFZA Free Zone Company Setup in Dubai

Set up your business in Jebel Ali Free Zone - Dubai’s established trade and industrial hubs.

Starting from AED 12,900

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Why Jebel Ali Free Zone?

JAFZA is Your Gateway to Global Trade

JAFZA at the centre of Dubai’s free zone ecosystem
  • Globally Connected Supply Chain

    Sea, air and road network for imports, exports & distribution businesses.

  • Make, Assemble or Process

    Ready and built-to-suit industrial facilities to get you up and running.

  • Facilities That Fit Your Business

    Choose from warehouses, offices, industrial plots, showrooms and more.

  • Established Global Business Community

    Clientele across automotive, food, electronics, healthcare and petrochemicals.

  • Regional & Global Market Access

    Serve customers & partners across the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Europe.

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Best for:

Only International invoicing, Operating remotely

Includes:

License + Flexi-desk + Digital Bank Account Opening only

JAFZA license in 3–5 business days with expert guidance

How it works?

1. Build Your Setup

Choose your business activities, license type, company name and visa requirement.

myHQ checks activity eligibility, name availability & facility requirement before submission.

Get UAE business bank account with myHQ in ~3–5 weeks

Built for Businesses that Trade, Move & Manufacture

  • Import, export, wholesale and distribute products across global markets.

    Jebel Ali Port gives access to distribution routes.

  • Freight forwarding, logistics coordination, cargo handling and supply-chain services.

    Established ecosystem of port, road and air connectivity.

  • Eligible manufacturing, assembly, processing and industrial activities.

    Tap into existing operational space & production infra.

  • Trading of vehicles, components and automotive spare parts.

    Flourishing automotive business community.

  • Trade & distribute food products and agricultural goods.

    Established trade routes solve distribution.

  • Trade in electronics, electrical equipment & healthcare products.

    Available infrastructure options for product-based businesses.

Choose the Right JAFZA Business License

Trading License

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What it covers:

Import, export, distribution and trading activities.

Best for:ImportersExportersWholesalersProduct Distributors
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Required documents & what’s included

  • Documents required

    Required documents for a JAFZA free zone setup

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  • What’s included

    Everything in your myHQ setup package

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I set up my IFZA company entirely from Mumbai. Never went to Dubai once. myHQ handled the apostille on my Indian documents, submitted the application, and my licence arrived by courier. Total cost AED 14,500 all-in.

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Runs IT consulting business

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We had a trade name conflict with an existing DET business. myHQ suggested three alternatives the same day and we were approved within 48 hours. The process I thought would take weeks took 3 days.

Priya Singh

Founder of Management Consulting Firm

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I was confused between registering as a freelancer and setting up a company. myHQ walked me through the pros and cons, helped me choose the right structure, and had everything sorted without me having to figure out Dubai regulations on my own.

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Content Creator

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Every consultant was pushing a different free zone. myHQ actually started by understanding my business, hiring plans, and future goals before recommending the right setup. It saved me from paying for things I didn't need and gave me confidence I was making the right decision.

Karan Gupta

SaaS startup founder

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I only wanted to serve international clients and invoice professionally. myHQ recommended a setup that matched my needs instead of the most expensive option. The entire process was transparent, and I always knew what came next.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAFZA and where is it located?
JAFZA (Jebel Ali Free Zone) is a Dubai free zone established in 1985, owned by DP World, located directly adjacent to Jebel Ali Port - the world's largest man-made harbour - and near Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). It hosts 11,000+ companies across trading, industrial and logistics activities.
How much does a JAFZA license cost?
A JAFZA license with no visa starts from AED 12,900 a year, and a one-visa package from AED 19,900, including visa processing, Emirates ID and medical. Industrial licenses vary more widely, generally AED 30,000–60,000+ a year depending on warehouse or land size. Facility rent is extra. Ask for an itemised quote that lists license, visa and facility separately.
How long does JAFZA company formation take?
Standard Trading, General Trading and Service Licenses are typically issued within 5–7 business days. Industrial Licenses requiring warehouse or industrial land allocation can take up to 10 business days.
What is the difference between JAFZA and Jebel Ali Free Zone?
There is no difference - JAFZA is simply the acronym for Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority, and both terms refer to the same Dubai free zone.
Can I set up a JAFZA offshore company?
Yes. JAFZA Offshore is a separate, non-operating company structure primarily used for holding assets, shares in other companies, or property, rather than conducting trading activity. It's distinct from a standard onshore JAFZA FZE or FZCO trading license and carries its own registration process.
What is a JAFZA FZCO?
FZCO (Free Zone Company) is JAFZA's entity structure for two or more shareholders, functionally equivalent to an FZ-LLC at other UAE free zones, with liability capped at share capital.
Can I search a company's JAFZA registration to verify it's legitimate?
Yes. JAFZA maintains a company search facility that lets you verify a registered entity's license status, which is commonly used by counterparties conducting due diligence before entering into contracts with a JAFZA-registered business.
Can Indian founders set up a company at JAFZA remotely?
Yes, for most license types. Documents are couriered and digitally signed, with apostille coordination for Indian-issued paperwork handled during document submission. A UAE visit is typically only required for Emirates ID biometrics if applying for a residence visa.