Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZA)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Official Name:

Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZA)

Website:

http://www.dafz.ae/en

City:

Dubai

Country:

United Arab Emirates

Share Capital:

1,000 AED / 272 USD Paid upfront

Office Requirements:

Flexi

PO Box:

Mandatory

Services (includes consultancy, etc.):

Yes

Trading (includes trading activity):

Yes

General Trading:

Yes

Audited Financial Reports:

Yes

Industry Focus:

Trade and Service licenses: Education; Banks, Finance and Credit; Investment; Insurance; Restaurants, bars and canteens; Railway; Aircraft and Spacecraft; Petrol/Crude Petrol, Oil and Natural Gas; Electronics & Electrical; Business and management consultancy services; Architectural and engineering activities; Other Service / Trade activities; Transport, Shipping and Storage; Travel Agent; Motor Vehicles and Auto Spare Parts; Agricultural raw materials and live animals and plants; Foodstuff and Beverages; Textiles, Clothing and Footwear; Stationary and Books; Advertising; Household and Furniture Trading; Jewellery; Sports Equipment; Perfumery, Medicines and Beauty; Spectacles and Contact Lenses; Metals and Metal Ores; Building Materials; Agricultural, Flowers and Plants; Chemical; Waste Trading; Bags, Packaging Material and Paper Trading; Equipment and Machines.

Cost of Setup:

35,000 AED (FZE)
9,524 AED (FZE)

Starting Cost of Renewals:

15,000 AED
4,081 USD

Visa Types

Type:

Employment

Time Duration:


Type:

Staff

Time Duration:


Type:

Family

Time Duration:


Visa Time Duration Before Renewal Required:

Minimum Number of Visas Possible:

Maximum Number of Visas Possible:

Office less than 40 sq.m – 1 employee visa for every 12.5 sq.m of space. Office of 40 sq.m and above - 1 employee for every 8.33 sq.m of space.

Maximum Number of Shareholders:

Freelancer Option:

No

Office Presence is Mandatory:

Yes

Documents Required to Setup a Company :

  • Application Form.
  • Letter of Intent (summary of company profile at DAFZA).
  • Profile of the company/business plan.
  • Company brochure (if available).
  • Annual financial report or shareholder(s) 6 months bank statement.
  • Copy of the manager’s passport and CV.
  • Copy of shareholder(s) passport and CV.
  • Original (not a copy) bank reference letter (shareholders).
  • No Objection letter for manager (if a resident of UAE and UAE employment visa-holder).
  • (For example, if your business is in the IT sector then you will need to get a no objection letter from the IT sector).

SUMMARY :

Dubai Airport Authority is one of the most popular in the region largely due to the all-encompassing list of business activities it allows. Almost all activities listed by the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED) are listed here, with the exception of general trading. This includes media, health, transport, cargo, e-commerce and consultancy, to name a few.

While its location, adjacent to Dubai International Airport, makes DAFZA particularly popular with businesses that conduct import and export as well as air freight and cargo – there are plenty of benefits for companies outside of those sectors. From crude oil and cosmetics to textiles, travel and waste, organisations from all fields call DAFZA home thanks to its strategic placement between the markets of east and west.

DAFZA authorities can assist with every stage of the business setup process from deciding on the type of business you wish to run and choosing the appropriate licence, to fitting and furnishing your office. Services offered include everything from licensing and registration support to employee and family sponsorship services, administrative support, IT and telecommunications services, housekeeping and building maintenance as well as 24/7 security.