JAFZA free zone overview
JAFZA is one of the region's most important logistics and industrial free zones, positioned next to Jebel Ali Port with strong access to Al Maktoum International Airport. It is built for companies that need warehouses, plots, showrooms, offices, and customs-linked trade infrastructure.
Official authority details
Location map
Nearby access: Jebel Ali Port, Al Maktoum International Airport, Sheikh Zayed Road
Open map searchIndustries supported
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
- Automotive
- FMCG
- Petrochemicals
- Machinery
- E-commerce fulfillment
Business activities
- Import and export
- Storage and distribution
- Light manufacturing
- Assembly
- Regional headquarters
- Logistics services
License types
- Trading
- Service
- Industrial
- Logistics
- General trading
Visa eligibility
Scales with office, warehouse, land, and facility size
Office solutions
Offices, business centers, showrooms, and custom commercial facilities
Warehousing options
Warehouses, light industrial units, showrooms, plots, and build-to-suit facilities
Company setup process
- Initial consultation and activity mapping
- Authority pre-approval and trade name reservation
- Document submission and KYC review
- License issuance and facility agreement
- Establishment card, visas, banking, and tax registrations
Required documents
- Passport copy for each shareholder and manager
- Passport-size photo and contact details
- Proposed trade name and business activity list
- Proof of address or residence visa page where applicable
- Corporate documents for company shareholders
- Business plan for regulated, industrial, logistics, or financial activities
Setup timelines
2 to 6 weeks is a practical planning range. Regulated, industrial, financial, or customs-heavy activities can take longer.
Approximate pricing
AED 45,000 to AED 150,000+ depending on facility. Pricing changes by license duration, visas, facility, activity approvals, establishment card, immigration, medical, Emirates ID or local equivalents, and authority promotions.
Advantages
- Direct port access
- Strong logistics ecosystem
- Warehouses and industrial land
- High credibility with banks and suppliers
- Offshore company option
Disadvantages
- More expensive than desk-only free zones
- Physical facility expectations can be higher
- Best suited to substance-led trade or industrial operations
Nearby airports and ports
Jebel Ali Port, Al Maktoum International Airport, Sheikh Zayed Road
Contact information
For direct authority information, visit JAFZA official website. For advisory, call +919349511444 or use WhatsApp.