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Service — JAFZA

JAFZA Company Setup Services

End-to-end support for establishing your company in JAFZA (Jebel Ali Free Zone), the UAE's oldest and one of its largest free zones — from strategy and incorporation to visas, corporate banking and operations after setup. Our strength lies in using JAFZA as a manufacturing and logistics base with direct access to Jebel Ali Port.

Location
Dubai, UAE (JAFZA)
Key sectors
Manufacturing, logistics, automotive parts
Typical timeline
2–4 weeks
Languages
English / Japanese

Biz Easy and JAFZA

Why Biz Easy for JAFZA
✓We have supported a major Japanese food manufacturer’s JAFZA entity with company setup, licence renewal, HR set-up and accounting and bookkeeping.
✓We have supported a major manufacturer in obtaining a dual licence with the Dubai mainland.
✓We have supported a major manufacturer with company liquidation.
✓We have provided accounting, tax and audit support for a major manufacturer.
✓Since our founding in 2021, we have supported more than 200 companies expanding into the Middle East and Africa.

Scope of services

1. Company setup and licensing

Support with obtaining the right licence for your business, such as an Industrial Licence for manufacturing or a Logistics Licence for logistics.

2. Visas and bank account

Employment visa processing and support with opening a corporate bank account, handled end to end.

3. Licence renewals and changes

Licence renewals, changes to business activities and other procedures for existing JAFZA entities.

4. HR set-up

Setting up HR operations for a new entity, from policies and contracts to payroll and visa administration.

5. Accounting, tax and audit

Bookkeeping, VAT and Corporate Tax compliance, and audit support for JAFZA entities.

6. Dual licence with the mainland

Support with obtaining a Dubai mainland licence so that a JAFZA entity can also operate on the mainland.

7. Liquidation

Support with deregistering and liquidating a JAFZA entity when a business is restructured or closed.

8. Bonded warehouses and factory units

Support with procedures for bonded warehousing linked to Jebel Ali Port and for securing factory units from 500 m².

How the engagement works

  1. ConsultationA free initial consultation to understand your business.
  2. Licence typeSelecting the licence type (Industrial, Logistics and others).
  3. Documents and applicationPreparing the required documents and applying to JAFZA.
  4. Licence and premisesObtaining the licence and securing a factory unit or office space.
  5. Visas and bankingObtaining visas and opening the bank account.
  6. Post-setup supportLicence renewals and ongoing consulting.

Who JAFZA suits

Manufacturers

Production bases for automotive parts, electrical and electronic components and precision equipment, and businesses that need to store chemicals or materials.

Logistics companies

High-volume import and export through Jebel Ali Port, and logistics subsidiaries of trading houses and specialist traders.

Existing JAFZA entities

Companies considering licence renewals or changes to business activities, or a review of how the entity is run.

Costs vary with the size of the factory unit or bonded warehouse and the licence type. We provide an accurate quotation in a free consultation.

Frequently asked questions

QWhat kind of company is JAFZA suited to?
AWith bonded warehousing directly linked to Jebel Ali Port, JAFZA is particularly suited to manufacturers and companies handling high-volume logistics. See also our UAE free zone comparison.
QCan we ask you to handle only the licence renewal of an existing JAFZA entity?
AYes. Beyond new setups, we also take on licence renewals and changes for existing entities on their own.
QHow does JAFZA differ from DMCC and DAFZ?
AJAFZA’s defining feature is its port and bonded warehousing, which makes it strong for companies handling physical logistics and manufacturing. DMCC is strong in commodities trading and technology, and DAFZ in airport proximity, so the right choice depends on your business.
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