DAFZA company formation
Next to Dubai International.
Built for High-Value Trade.
Set Up With an Accredited Partner.
DAFZA sits beside Dubai International Airport and suits companies trading high-value goods, aviation businesses and regional offices that need air connectivity.
Licence packages from AED 15,000
* Indicative starting price for a licence package. Visas, workspace, renewals and government fees vary, and we show government fees at cost. Your written recommendation gives an all-in figure.
Why DAFZA
A free zone at the airport
for fast-moving trade.
DAFZA sits beside Dubai International Airport and suits companies trading high-value goods, aviation businesses and regional offices that need air connectivity. Packages range by activity, visas and workspace, and we match them to your plan.
Get Your Setup Plan →Fly.
Trade.
Connect.
Scale.
Who DAFZA suits
DAFZA is often the right fit for.
If DAFZA isn't the right fit, we'll say so and recommend another zone.
High-Value Traders
Electronics, luxury and pharma
Aviation & Logistics
Air freight and services
Regional Offices
International company bases
Technology Firms
Tech and digital businesses
Your DAFZA setup
From your DAFZA licence
to an operating company.
- 01
UAE Business Launch
For founders establishing a DAFZA company.
- Activity selection
- Name reservation
- DAFZA licence and incorporation
- Establishment card
- Investor visa
- Bank account preparation
- 02
UAE Business Plus
For owners who want ongoing support after establishment.
- Everything in Launch
- Family and employee visas
- Accounting and tax coordination
- Renewals and amendments
- Workspace upgrades
- 03
UAE Market Entry
For international companies establishing a regional base.
- Entry planning
- Parent-company documents
- Office selection
- Banking coordination
- Team residency
Licence & structure
Which DAFZA licence?It depends on your activities.
DAFZA issues trading, service and industrial licences, with office and warehouse options inside the airport zone. Visa allocation depends on your package and workspace. We confirm the right combination before you apply.
Check Your Activities →- Licence Type
- Approvals
- Shareholders
- Visa Allocation
- Workspace
- Renewal Cost
- Tax Position
- Banking Fit
How DAFZA compares
DAFZA alongside two alternatives.
| DAFZA (this zone) | Dubai South | JAFZA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai | Dubai |
| Known for | Airport-based zone for aviation, logistics and high-value trading | Logistics and aviation district near Al Maktoum airport | Port-linked zone for large-scale trading, logistics and industry |
| Typical fit | Trading, logistics & industrial, technology | Logistics & industrial, e-commerce, trading | Logistics & industrial, trading |
| Workspace options | Offices · Warehouse / industrial | Flexi-desk · Warehouse / industrial | Offices · Warehouse / industrial |
We're accredited across all UAE free zones, so the comparison is about fit, not commission.
One relationship
Your DAFZA licence
is the start of the journey.
Visas, banking, tax registration and renewals follow. CTG manages each step with one team.
The CTG approach
A structured path into DAFZA.
Step 1: Understand
Your activities, customers, visas and workspace needs.
Step 2: Advise
DAFZA confirmed as the right fit, or an alternative recommended.
Step 3: Establish
Name, activities, approvals and DAFZA licence.
Step 4: Activate
Establishment card, visas, bank file and tax registration.
Step 5: Support
Renewals, changes and compliance as you grow.
Common questions
DAFZA setup,
answered.
How much does a DAFZA company cost?
Licence packages start from AED 15,000. Your total depends on activity, visas, workspace and renewal rates, and government fees are charged at cost. Your written recommendation gives an all-in figure.
What is DAFZA?
DAFZA is the Dubai Airport Free Zone, located beside Dubai International Airport.
Can I set up a DAFZA company from abroad?
Incorporation can often start remotely. You'll need to be in the UAE for visa medicals and biometrics, and banks may ask to meet you.
Do I need a physical office?
It depends on your activity and visa needs. We match the workspace to your plans.
How many visas can a DAFZA company get?
It depends on your package and workspace. Your written recommendation sets out the allocation.
Does a DAFZA company pay corporate tax?
It's within the UAE corporate tax system. Qualifying income can be taxed at 0% if the Qualifying Free Zone Person conditions are met, and other income at 9%.
DAFZA insights
Make informed decisions before you establish.
Begin your UAE strategy
Is DAFZA right for your business?
Answer six questions and we'll confirm whether DAFZA fits, or which zone does.
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