JAFZA · Tughra

Packages, as published

Official rows come from the authority's own list. A row marked agent comes from a reseller because the authority does not publish that package, and it can contain a margin.

Package	Licence	Visas	Workspace	Setup	Renewal	Kind	Source
Trading FZE (one group, no office, no visa)Registration (one-time) + first-year licence fee for one activity group. No visa, no establishment card. A lease is mandatory for licence renewal.	Trading	n/a	none	not yet confirmed	not yet confirmed	official	emirae.pro
Trading FZE (one group, one 2-year visa, no office cost included)Registration 5,000 + licence 5,000 + establishment card 1,975 + 2-year employment visa 2,678. Lease cost not included; a lease is required for visa sponsorship. Renewal costs not fully published.	Trading	n/a	none	not yet confirmed	not yet confirmed	official	emirae.pro
Trading + Flexi Desk (agent package)Year 1 total including licence, flexi desk, establishment card, 2 visas, medical, Emirates ID, health insurance. Agent estimate.	Trading	n/a	flexi desk	not yet confirmed	not yet confirmed	agent	freezonecompare.com
Service + Flexi Desk (agent package)Same as Trading + Flexi Desk package, agent estimate.	Service	n/a	flexi desk	not yet confirmed	not yet confirmed	agent	freezonecompare.com
General Trading + Flexi Desk (agent package)Year 1 total including licence, flexi desk, establishment card, 3 visas, medical, Emirates ID, health insurance. Agent estimate.	General Trading	n/a	flexi desk	not yet confirmed	not yet confirmed	agent	freezonecompare.com
General Trading + Office (agent package)Year 1 total including licence, private office, establishment card, 5 visas, medical, Emirates ID, health insurance. Agent estimate.	General Trading	n/a	office	not yet confirmed	not yet confirmed	agent	freezonecompare.com
Trading + Warehouse (agent package)Year 1 total including licence, basic warehouse (~250 sqm), establishment card, 3 visas, medical, Emirates ID, health insurance, annual audit. Renewal estimate. Agent estimate.	Trading	n/a	office	not yet confirmed	not yet confirmed	agent	freezonecompare.com
Trading licence only (agent quote)Agent-quoted licence fee starting point, no facility included.	Trading	n/a	none	not yet confirmed	not yet confirmed	agent	zetup.ae

Fees, line by line

The figures our sum is built from. Only a proven fee is shown; the rest read not yet confirmed, and a reseller-only figure says so on its line.

Registrationnot yet confirmedjafza.ae

Licencenot yet confirmedjafza.ae

Establishment cardnot yet confirmedjafza.ae

Immigration cardnot yet confirmedjafza.ae

Residence visa, per personnot yet confirmedjafza.ae

Medical and Emirates ID, per personnot yet confirmedjafza.ae

Minimum share capitalnot yet confirmednot paid upjafza.ae

Offshore company registrationnot yet confirmedemirae.pro

Offshore company annual renewalnot yet confirmedemirae.pro

Specimen signature (offshore)not yet confirmedemirae.pro

PLC registrationnot yet confirmedemirae.pro

Extra activity above included number (per activity/year)not yet confirmedemirae.pro

Land lease (minimum 5,000 sqm, from amount not yet confirmed/sqm/year)not yet confirmedemirae.pro

Employment visa, 2-year normalnot yet confirmedemirae.pro

Employment visa, 1-year urgentnot yet confirmedemirae.pro

Employment visa, 2-year urgentnot yet confirmedemirae.pro

Employment visa, 1-year VIPnot yet confirmedemirae.pro

Employment visa, 2-year VIPnot yet confirmedemirae.pro

Visa application from inside UAE (additional)not yet confirmedemirae.pro

Sponsorship transfer feenot yet confirmedemirae.pro

Partner/investor job title feenot yet confirmedemirae.pro

Applicant over 60 surchargenot yet confirmedemirae.pro

Workspace

Workstation / co-working (allowed for Trading and Service licences only)not yet confirmedJAFZA · counts for the visa quota · source

Reseller prices seen against the official line

freezonecompare.comnot quotedTrading licencesource

zetup.aenot quotedTrading licence (from)source

What a missing number means

The line stays visible and reads not yet confirmed. A figure the research records but the verification pass has not proven is never shown, and never becomes a zero.

Company and licence types

Company types

Free Zone Establishment
Single shareholder (individual or corporate)
Free Zone Company
2 to 50 shareholders (individuals or corporate)
Branch
Branch of an existing parent company

Licence types

Trading
To carry out trading activities. jafza.ae
Industrial
To carry out manufacturing activities. jafza.ae
Service
To carry out services activities. jafza.ae
General Trading
To carry out trading activities as per General Trading terms and conditions. jafza.ae
Logistics
To carry out third party logistic activities. jafza.ae
E-Commerce
To carry out buying and selling of goods and services over electronic networks via any electronic means. jafza.ae
National Industrial
To carry out manufacturing activities where at least 51% of the ownership is of GCC nationals. jafza.ae
Innovation
To carry out development of new products and services. jafza.ae
Holding
Holding company activities (details not provided). jafza.ae

How the authority processes it

Each step names who holds it. Days are the authority's published figure or a gap.

step 1 · days gap
Expression of InterestInvestor
step 2 · days gap
Submission of Online ApplicationInvestor
step 3 · days gap
Evaluation and Security ScreeningJafza
step 4 · days gap
Company Incorporation and Key HandoverJafza

The authority's portal

NameDubai Trade Portalhttps://www.dubaitrade.ae/

Who filesboth

Fully onlineYes

E-signaturenot stated

API or integrationnot stated

Partner programmenot stated

Selling to the UAE mainland

Not specified in provided sources; free zone companies generally require a local distributor for mainland sales.

Corporate tax

Jafza offers a zero tax regime for qualifying free zone persons, subject to meeting UAE corporate tax regulations. jafza.ae

Documents the authority asks for

Individual shareholder

KYC-UBO form jafza.ae
Valid passport copy jafza.ae
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from sponsor if UAE resident jafza.ae
Emirates ID (if UAE resident) dubaitrade.ae

Corporate shareholder

Certificate of Incorporation or Good Standing (notarised and attested) jafza.ae
Memorandum and Articles of Association jafza.ae
Board Resolution jafza.ae
Power of Attorney (notarised and attested) jafza.ae
Specimen Signatures jafza.ae
KYC-UBO form for UBO jafza.ae
Passport copies of directors/manager jafza.ae

After the licence

Financial year, audit, corporate tax, VAT, UBO and renewal, as the authority states them.

Financial year

RuleFinancial year period must be between 6 and 18 months. jafza.aesource

First period, maximum monthsnot yet confirmedsource

Can choose the year endYessource

Audit and financial statements

Audited accounts requiredYessource

Who mustAll FZE and FZCO companies, including dormant entities. proactfs.comsource

Submission deadline90 days after financial year end. proactfs.com90 days after financial year end. [proactfs.com](https://proactfs.com/jafza-audit-requirements-2026-2/)source

Approved auditor listYessource

Fee or penalty (AED)not yet confirmedsource

NotesPenalty amount not specified; non-submission blocks trade licence renewal. proactfs.comsource

VAT

Mandatory threshold (AED)not yet confirmedsource

Voluntary threshold (AED)not yet confirmedsource

Designated zoneYessource

NotesJAFZA is a Designated Zone for VAT purposes. paci.aesource

Corporate tax

Registration deadlinenot yet confirmedsource

QFZP conditionsMust maintain adequate substance in Free Zone, core income-generating activities in Free Zone, audited financial statements, arm's length principle, transfer pricing documentation, and non-qualifying revenue ≤ lower of amount not yet confirmedM or 5% of total revenue. 0% on Qualifying Income, 9% on non-Qualifying Income. tax.gov.aesource

Return deadlinenot yet confirmedsource

Late registration penalty (AED)not yet confirmedsource

UBO, ESR and AML

UBO register requirednot yet confirmedsource

Where the UBO register is filednot yet confirmedsource

ESR statusNot specified in provided sources.source

AML / goAML registrationnot yet confirmedsource

Licence renewal

WhenAnnuallyAnnuallysource

RequirementsSubmit audited financial statements; Pay renewal fees; Comply with JAFZA rules and regulationssource

Late penalty (AED)not yet confirmedsource

Banking

Banks commonly usednot yet confirmedsource

Typical account opening daysnot yet confirmedsource

Minimum balance (AED)not yet confirmedsource

Pain pointsnot yet confirmedsource

Accounting records

RequiredYessource

Retention yearsnot yet confirmedsource

StandardIFRS proactfs.comsource

Visas and labour

Requirement 1Employee visa renewals are blocked if trade licence is not renewed. proactfs.comsource

Annual obligations

Submit audited financial statementsAnnualWithin 90 days of financial year endsource

Renew trade licenceAnnualAnnuallysource

File corporate tax returnAnnualAnnually (deadline not specified)source

File VAT return (if registered)AnnualQuarterly (standard)source

Maintain accounting records and supporting documentsAnnualOngoingsource

Closing the company

Processnot yet confirmedsource

Cost (AED)not yet confirmedsource

How we file it

Internal view of the authority's channels and screens. It is what a filing integration has to work against, not a promise that the filing is live. integration source

Application channels

Online inquiry form on Jafza websitehttps://www.jafza.ae/business-setup/company-formation/who can use: Prospective investorslogin: None (provides email address)After inquiry, an online application form is sent to the registered email address.source

Phoneno URLwho can use: Prospective investorslogin: NoneCall 800-JAFZA (52392) within UAE or +971 4 445 3270 internationally to express interest.source

In-person at Jafza Sales Centrehttps://goo.gl/maps/E2rvbGEJW5zybrxaAwho can use: Prospective investorslogin: NoneVisit Jafza 15 Sales Centre to start the process.source

Dubai Trade Portal (for registered agents)https://www.dubaitrade.aewho can use: Jafza Registered Local Agentslogin: Local Agent account number and Dubai Trade credentialsUsed for offshore company registration and other services. DP World registration in Dubai Trade is free of charge.source

Agent or partner programme

Existsyes

NameJafza Registered Agents

Feesnot yet confirmed

Commission or discountnot stated

How to applynot stated

Contactnot stated

RequirementsMust be listed as a Registered Agent on jafza.ae (details not provided)

Screens inside the portal

step 1
Log in to Dubai Trade PortalRegistered Agentinputs: User ID, Password
step 2
Navigate to Registration > New Offshore Company-jafzaRegistered Agent
step 3
Select 'Create New Request' and complete the registration formRegistered Agentinputs: Company details, Shareholder/director details, Share capitaluploads: Offshore Application, Memorandum and Articles of Association, Letter of Appointment of Registered Agent, Board (Director(s) & secretary) Passport Copy, Founder's CV (individual applicant), Specimen Signature (individual applicant), Passport Copy (individual applicant), Certificate of Registration/Formation (non-individual, notarised and attested), Certificate of Good Standing (non-individual, notarised and attested), Incumbency Certificate (non-individual), Memorandum and Articles of Association (non-individual, notarised and attested), Board Resolution (non-individual, notarised and attested), Power of Attorney (non-individual, notarised and attested), Passport copy of POA holder and specimen signature (non-individual)
step 4
Submit the request onlineRegistered Agent
step 5
Submit physical registration documents to Offshore Registration counters in LOB 14, ground floor (if required)Registered Agent

Formats, signatures, payment

Document formatsPDF (fillable forms from jafza.ae/resources); Typed letters on company letterhead (scanned as PDF); Passport copies (scanned image/PDF); Specimen signatures (scanned)

Signatures and identitySpecimen signatures required on forms and specimen signature cards (fee amount not yet confirmed each). Identity verified via passport copies and KYC-UBO form. For UAE residents, a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the sponsor is required.

PaymentPayments made through Dubai Trade portal; sufficient funds must be available in the portal account. Fees: Registration amount not yet confirmed (onshore) or amount not yet confirmed (offshore), specimen signature amount not yet confirmed each, courier amount not yet confirmed within free zone. 5% VAT applies to non-regulatory services.

Status trackingRequest status can be checked through the Dubai Trade portal using the service request (SR) number anytime.

API or bulk filingNo API or bulk submission capabilities mentioned in the provided sources.

After the licence, onlineLicense renewal, amendment, and cancellation; New license for existing company; Offshore company registration; Visa and immigration services; Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) declarations; Facility leasing services

Automation risks

Physical submission of original documents may be required for offshore registration
Many documents require notarization and attestation by UAE Embassy
Specimen signatures must be original
KYC-UBO form requires physical signatures
NOC from sponsor required for UAE residents
Onshore company application form is email-based, not a direct portal API

Open integration gaps

No details on how to become a Jafza Registered Agent
No information on agent fees or commissions
No API or bulk submission capabilities found
No explicit prohibition of automation in the provided sources
Payment methods beyond portal account not detailed
Onshore company formation portal steps not described (only email-based form)

What we still do not know about JAFZA

The research names its own holes. They stay on the page until a source fills them.

Prices

Flexi desk, workstation, office, warehouse and land lease rates not published by JAFZA (except land from amount not yet confirmed/sqm/year, minimum 5,000 sqm).
Booking fee for facility not published.
Medical test, Emirates ID and health insurance fees not published by JAFZA; agent estimates used in packages.
Visa renewal fee not explicitly published.
Exact visa quota formula for offices and warehouses not published.
JAFZA cost calculator requires submission of details to show figures.
E-Commerce and Innovation licence fees not in published tables.
Share capital minimum is not prescribed, but a shareholder needs amount not yet confirmed share for a visa.

Structure and process

Activity catalogue count and mixing rules not found in provided sources.
Mainland trading restrictions not explicitly stated; inferred from general free zone rules.
Bank account opening process or requirements not mentioned.
Renewal and compliance details not provided.
Portal API/integration, agent program, e-signature, and payment methods not specified.
Remote setup possibility not explicitly confirmed; physical visit assumed for key handover.
Service license activities per license not specified.
General Trading, Logistics, E-Commerce, National Industrial, Innovation, Holding license activities per license not specified.
Offshore company type mentioned in page title but not described in content; excluded.

Compliance

Accounting records retention period not specified in sources.
Audit penalty amount not specified.
Corporate tax registration deadline, return deadline, and late registration penalty not provided.
ESR, UBO, and AML/GoAML registration details not in sources.
Visa and labour specifics beyond licence dependency not available.
Banking information (commonly used banks, account opening timelines, minimum balance, pain points) not in sources.
Deregistration process and cost not in sources.
Licence renewal late penalty amount not specified.
Annual obligation costs and penalties not provided.

Sources

Everything above was read from these pages. The read date is on each line.

JAFZA License Cost (2026): Fees, Offshore Company and Visashttps://emirae.pro/guides/jafza-license-cost/read 2026-10-20

JAFZA Warehouse & Setup Costs 2026, Full Breakdownhttps://freezonecompare.com/blog/jafza-warehouse-setup-cost-2026/read 2026-10-20

Business licence in Dubai with Jafza | Trading, Service or Industrial ..https://www.jafza.ae/business-setup/business-license/read 2026-10-20

Company formation in Dubai with Jafza | FZE, FZCO, Offshore company ...https://www.jafza.ae/business-setup/company-formation/read 2026-10-20

THE JEBEL ALI FREE ZONE RULES 2023 Ninth EDITIONhttps://www.jafza.ae/resource-centre/downloads/jafza-rules-regulations/read 2026-10-20

JAFZA Licence Cost 2026: Trading & Warehouse | ZETUP PROhttps://zetup.ae/en/freezones/jafzaread 2026-10-20