JAFZA Company Formation allows entrepreneurs, investors, and international businesses to establish a company in the Jebel Ali Free Zone, one of Dubai’s major business and logistics hubs. JAFZA offers several company structures, including Free Zone Establishment (FZE) for a single shareholder, Free Zone Company (FZCo) for multiple shareholders, Public Listed Company, Branch of a Company, and Offshore Company. JAFZA also has no foreign ownership restrictions for companies established within the free zone.
The appropriate licence depends on the nature of the business. JAFZA provides Trading, Service, Industrial, and Logistics licences, with additional licence categories available for specific activities. The formation process includes submitting an application, completing the required qualification and security screening, selecting a suitable leased facility, and completing incorporation and licensing formalities. JAFZA requires a leased facility for company formation, with options including offices, warehouses, showrooms, retail units, and industrial facilities.
1. What is JAFZA?
JAFZA, or Jebel Ali Free Zone, is a Dubai free zone supporting trading, logistics, manufacturing, services, and other business activities.
2. Can foreigners own 100% of a JAFZA company?
Yes. JAFZA states that there are no foreign ownership restrictions for companies established in the free zone.
3. What company structures are available?
Options include FZE, FZCo, Public Listed Company, Branch of a Company, and Offshore Company.
4. What licences does JAFZA offer?
JAFZA offers Trading, Service, Industrial, and Logistics licences, along with other activity-specific licence categories.
5. Is a physical facility required?
Yes. JAFZA states that every company formation requires a leased facility suitable for the company's activities.
6. Can a foreign company establish a branch in JAFZA?
Yes. JAFZA provides a Branch of a Company formation option and specifies additional documentation for overseas parent companies.
7. What documents are required?
Requirements depend on the company structure but can include passports, KYC-UBO forms, corporate documents, board resolutions, and other attested documents where applicable.
8. Can Fimkin help with JAFZA Company Formation?
Yes. Fimkin can assist with selecting the appropriate company structure and licence, preparing documentation, submitting applications, coordinating approvals, and supporting the JAFZA registration and licensing process.
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