Jebel Ali Free Zone

Dubai · PCFC (Trakhees) · Est. 1985

Trading & Import/ExportLogistics & WarehousingManufacturingIndustrial

Established in 1985 adjacent to Jebel Ali Port, JAFZA is the UAE's largest industrial free zone, accommodating over 11,000 companies. Packages start from AED 40,211 (including flexi-desk and 2 visas) with eligibility scaling to 50+ visas. Rated 'Easy' for corporate banking due to its 40-year history and formal banking channels, JAFZA offers bonded warehouses, industrial plots, and direct port connectivity for global supply chain and manufacturing operations.

From

AED 22,800

Year 1 (estimated)

Quick facts

Registered companies11,000+

Banking difficultyEasy

Dependent visasAllowed

Pricing packages

Trading License + Flexi Desk

AED 40,211

Trading · Flexi Desk · 2 visas

Renews at AED 32,910

Service License + Flexi Desk

AED 40,211

Service · Flexi Desk · 2 visas

Renews at AED 32,910

General Trading License + Flexi Desk

AED 49,329

General Trading · Flexi Desk · 3 visas

Renews at AED 39,710

General Trading + Showroom/Office

AED 102,565

General Trading · Private Office · 5 visas

Renews at AED 79,910

Estimated

Advisory Estimate

AED 22,800

— · 0 visas

Renews at —

Estimated

Features

Mainland trading

Dual licence allowed

Yes

Forensic analysis

Substance

High

Audit risk

Moderate

Forensic ease

7/10

Industrial Powerhouse with Port-Integrated Audit Risks.

As the UAE’s oldest and most established Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP) node, JAFZA requires a forensic reconciliation between Customs-bonded movements and ERP Tax data.

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Common questions

How much does it cost to set up in JAFZA?

The cheapest published package for Jebel Ali Free Zone is Advisory Estimate at AED 22,800 for Year 1, renewing at —. Costs scale with visa count, office type, and licensed activities.

Is banking easy to set up with a JAFZA licence?

Banking difficulty for JAFZA is rated "Easy". Known banking partners include Emirates NBD, Mashreq, ADCB, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB).

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