Establishing a company in Jebel Ali
Establishing a company in Jebel Ali is a great way to take advantage of the free trade zone and its strategic location in the UAE. Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) offers a variety of licenses to establish a company within the zone. Depending on the type of business you plan to start, there are four types of licenses that can be obtained: industrial, commercial, general trade, and services
Types of licenses available to establish a company in Jebel Ali
Jebel Ali Free Trade Zone issues different types of licenses for establishing companies and businesses.
1- General commercial license:
This license permits its holder to import, distribute and store all items in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations of( Jafza).
2- Trade License:
This license allows the holder to import, export, distribute, and store the items listed in the permit.
3- Industrial license:
This license allows its holder to import raw materials, manufacture specific products, and export the final product to any country.
4- Service trade license:
This license enables its holder to perform the services referred to in the license within the free zone. The type of service must comply with the license of the parent company issued by the Economic Department or the municipality of the concerned emirate in the United Arab Emirates.
5- Industrial license:
This license is for manufacturing companies that own at least 51% of ownership or contribution shareholding with GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) nationals/citizens, therefore the value added of the item in the free zone must be at least 40%. This corporate license holder enjoys the same privileges as a local or Gulf national within the UAE.
Company registration in Jebel Ali Free Zone
The Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority is the regulatory entity that authorizes the registration of companies in the free zone. On the other hand, you can set up your company in simple steps with tdabeer.
1- Choose the name of the company
2- Determine the commercial activity to obtain the license
3- Obtaining the initial approval
4- Submission of documents and payment of fees
5- Find an office
Documents required to establish a company in Jebel Ali
The process of preparing documents to establish a company in Jafza is relatively easy and depends on the investor or business owner choosing the form of the company.
Documents that all companies must provide:
1- Application form for establishing a company in the Jebel Ali Free Zone ( Jafza).
2- Environmental health and safety application form
3- Copies of the passports of shareholders, directors and the secretary.
4- A description of the company’s activities.
5- The Articles of Association of the company.
What is the role of Tdabeer in the success of your investment
In Tdabeer , your we are striving clarify all standards and business requirements, help all our clients to move towards success, make the right investment, and provide professional and reliable advice on the cost of establishing a successful company by all standards and provide cost-effective solutions that fit their specific needs and budget.