The most popular free zone in the Middle East, Jebel Ali Free Zone is an area where businesses can set up their offices and trade without needing to pay taxes. It’s also adjacent to one of the largest man-made ports on Earth!
The Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (JAFZA) was established in 1985 and has grown into one of the biggest economic hubs for companies to create headquarters. Jebel Ali free trade zone is located at Jebel Ali Port, the largest harbor in the world that can accommodate more than 15 million containers per year via 170 shipping routes. The strategic location of this free zone means it has access to most markets globally plus Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum Cargo Airports which are both nearby.
On Jebel Ali Free Zone you can rent a wide variety of office, showroom, warehouse and shop spaces as well as housing for employees. You are allowed to purchase land plots with an area of over 5 thousand sqm so that you may construct the building according to your needs.
If you are looking for a business opportunity in Dubai, Jebel Ali Free Zone may be the place for you. With Targus K1's supportive services and affordable costs to start new businesses here, this free zone is perfect if your goal is a success.
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The process to set up a company in JAFZA is fairly straightforward. To get started, you need to know what type of corporation your business will be and the paperwork that comes with it. Then all there's left for you is applying for an operating license at the general trade department and wait about 10 days before everything goes through successfully!
The formation of a FZE can consist of a single shareholder in Jebel Ali Free Zone. An individual or a corporation may be the shareholder. This is a limited liability partnership in which the shareholder’s liability is limited to the interests in the FZE.
A branch inside JAFZA may be established by companies founded outside JAFZA with valid registration and license. The parent corporation would have 100% control of its branch, and the branch will run and perform the same activity.
A Free Zone Company in Jebel Ali Free Zone can consist of a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 50 shareholders. Shareholders may be individuals, companies, or a blend of both.
Under JAFZA Companies Regulations Act 2013, an offshore company can be formed by an individual or company. It will be a non-resident company having corporate legal existence.