JAFZA company formation
Beside Jebel Ali Port.
Built for Trade at Scale.
Set Up With an Accredited Partner.
JAFZA sits beside Jebel Ali Port and suits companies with large-scale distribution, logistics and manufacturing needs, from offices to warehouses and land.
Licence packages from AED 5,000
* 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 JAFZA
A port-linked free zone
for trade, logistics and industry.
JAFZA sits beside Jebel Ali Port and suits companies with large-scale distribution, logistics and manufacturing needs, from offices to warehouses and land. Packages range by activity, visas and workspace, and we match them to your plan.
Get Your Setup Plan →Import.
Store.
Make.
Export.
Who JAFZA suits
JAFZA is often the right fit for.
If JAFZA isn't the right fit, we'll say so and recommend another zone.
Distributors
Regional distribution hubs
Manufacturers
Production and assembly
Logistics Firms
Freight and warehousing
Multinationals
Regional operations
Your JAFZA setup
From your JAFZA licence
to an operating company.
- 01
UAE Business Launch
For founders establishing a JAFZA company.
- Activity selection
- Name reservation
- JAFZA 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
Logistics & Industrial
For companies with physical operations.
- Warehouse or land options
- Industrial licence review
- Customs considerations
- Labour and visa planning
- Banking coordination
Licence & structure
Which JAFZA licence?It depends on your activities.
JAFZA issues trading, service and industrial licences, and facility choice drives both visas and approvals. 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 JAFZA compares
JAFZA alongside two alternatives.
| JAFZA (this zone) | Dubai South | KEZAD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emirate | Dubai | Dubai | Abu Dhabi |
| Known for | Port-linked zone for large-scale trading, logistics and industry | Logistics and aviation district near Al Maktoum airport | Abu Dhabi industrial and logistics zones near Khalifa Port |
| Typical fit | Logistics & industrial, trading | Logistics & industrial, e-commerce, trading | Logistics & industrial, trading |
| Workspace options | Offices · Warehouse / industrial | Flexi-desk · Warehouse / industrial | Warehouse / industrial |
We're accredited across all UAE free zones, so the comparison is about fit, not commission.
One relationship
Your JAFZA 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 JAFZA.
Step 1: Understand
Your activities, customers, visas and workspace needs.
Step 2: Advise
JAFZA confirmed as the right fit, or an alternative recommended.
Step 3: Establish
Name, activities, approvals and JAFZA licence.
Step 4: Activate
Establishment card, visas, bank file and tax registration.
Step 5: Support
Renewals, changes and compliance as you grow.
Common questions
JAFZA setup,
answered.
How much does a JAFZA company cost?
Licence packages start from AED 5,000. 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 JAFZA?
JAFZA is the Jebel Ali Free Zone, beside Jebel Ali Port in Dubai.
Can I set up a JAFZA 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 JAFZA company get?
It depends on your package and workspace. Your written recommendation sets out the allocation.
Does a JAFZA 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%.
JAFZA insights
Make informed decisions before you establish.
Begin your UAE strategy
Is JAFZA right for your business?
Answer six questions and we'll confirm whether JAFZA fits, or which zone does.
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