UAE Freezone · Jebel Ali, Dubai (adjacent to Jebel Ali Port)
JAFZA Company Setup
Port access and global supply-chain power.
Logistics, manufacturing & import/exportAsk about JAFZA →
9,500+Companies
36%Of Dubai GDP
150+Global ports
1985Established
What makes JAFZA special
Built for logistics, manufacturing & import/export
JAFZA is the UAE's first freezone, established in 1985, and the world's largest customs-bonded zone. As the flagship of DP World, it offers unmatched adjacency to Jebel Ali Port and a 57 sq km base for warehousing, manufacturing and logistics.
Typical setup1–3 weeks
Key advantages
- ✓Direct access to the Middle East's largest container terminal
- ✓DP World integration — 150+ ports and 80+ weekly services
- ✓Sea-air freight via Al Maktoum Airport in under 4 hours
- ✓9,500+ companies including Fortune 500 multinationals
- ✓Specialized zones for automotive, F&B, electronics & petrochemicals
- ✓World-class warehousing and large industrial plots
- ✓0% corporate tax on qualifying income (Qualifying Free Zone)
Is JAFZA right for you?
Who Should — and Shouldn't — Choose JAFZA
Best for
- ✓Import/export businesses with significant physical goods volumes
- ✓Logistics and distribution companies
- ✓Manufacturers needing warehouse or industrial space
- ✓Businesses moving cargo through Jebel Ali Port
- ✓Multinationals establishing a Middle East distribution hub
Who should not choose JAFZA
- ✗Service, consulting and digital companies (IFZA or Meydan)
- ✗Solo founders and startups without physical premises
- ✗Companies where port access isn't central to the model
- ✗Budget-sensitive setups
Setup Process
Our 8-Step Process for JAFZA
1Free consultation & freezone match to your business model
2Activity selection and trade name reservation
3Application submitted directly into the freezone portal
4Initial approval and document collection
5License issuance
6Establishment card and visa allocation
7Medical, Emirates ID and residence visa
8Corporate bank account introduction
Start Your JAFZA Company
A named advisor will guide you end to end — license, visas, and bank account. WhatsApp us for a fast answer.
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