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New company formation
Jafza offers several formation types that enable investors to establish their company to suit individual requirements. Every company formation requires a leased facility. Jafza offers an extensive portfolio of products that align with the company’s activities and the nature of operations.
Process steps
A. Expression of interest
The investor can express interest in company formation and leasing by registering an inquiry on the following channels:
- Online – using the Jafza Contact us page
- Over the phone: UAE: 800 – JAFZA(52392); International: +971 4 445 3270
- In person at our Jafza Sales Centre at Jafza 15 (Map Directions)
B. Submission of online application
The investor must complete the online application form received at the registered email address. Every application undergoes an evaluation process for qualification and security screening.
C. Select a suitable facility
- Jafza Facility (Direct Lease): Once the application is approved, the sales expert offers a suitable facility and invites the investor to a viewing of the available unit.
- Jafza Product Portfolio is available at: https://www.jafza.ae/offerings/. Investors can virtually tour a sample of Jafza facilities for a general idea of the offering.
- For facility-specific Terms and Conditions, please visit the Leasing Agreements section here: https://www.jafza.ae/resources/guides/rules-and-regulations-at-jafza/
- A booking fee is paid against the sales offer to confirm a facility. The fee ensures the investor’s chosen facility is reserved while the company formation process advances.
- Non-Jafza facility (Sublease): Jafza must issue a No Objection letter to sublease a facility. This allows an Investor (Sublessee) to lease space at another existing company’s premise (Sublessor).
- Sublease agreements must originate as a request to Jafza from the Sublessor.
D. Company Incorporation and Key Handover
The Customer receives the keys/access to the facility and the incorporation documents. The Customer will receive access to the Dubai Trade Customer Portal to access all Jafza services.
Documents required
If you are registering a company for the first time at Jafza, the following documents are required.
Required for all company formation types
- Know Your Customer-Ultimate Beneficiary Owner Form (KYC-UBO)
- If shareholders are individuals, then each shareholder should submit an individual KYC- UBO form duly filled and signed by each shareholder.
- KYC-UBO Form is available here: https://www.jafza.ae/resources/guides/all-you-need-to-know-about-ultimate-beneficial-owners-and-intermediate-beneficial-owners/
- Valid Passport Copy
- Shareholder/s, Director, Manager, Secretary, and Power of Attorney (with UAE Residence Visa page, if Resident of UAE).
- Shareholder/s, Director, Manager, Secretary, and Power of Attorney (with UAE Residence Visa page, if Resident of UAE).
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Sponsor
- specimen template available in Jafza Investor Guide
- If Shareholders / Directors / Manager / Secretary are UAE Residents, then a No Objection Letter is required for the sponsor along with a Trade License Copy and Passport of the Sponsor.
Apart from the documents listed here, the following additional documents are required based on the company formation type:
Required for Branch
- Copy of UAE license (if the parent company is in the UAE); or Original Certificate of Incorporation or Good Standing (notarised and attested) if the parent is outside the UAE.
- Original Memorandum and Articles of Association (returned after verification).
- Company Board Resolution (specimen template) calling for the Establishment of a Branch
- company in Jafza and guaranteeing full financial commitment.
- Power of Attorney (POA) – specimen template available in Jafza Investor Guide (notarised and attested).
- Specimen Signatures (available in Jafza Investor Guide) of Appointed Manager & > Power of Attorney (POA) Holder (can be attested in Jafza).
Required for Free Zone Company (FZCO or FZE)
- Shareholder/Directors Resolutions (notarised and attested, specimen template – for FZE – Non Individual and for FZCO) calling for:
- Establishment of the Company in Jafza
- Details of Shares and Share Capital (if more than 1 shareholder)
- Appointment of Director/s, Secretary, Manager
- Appointment of Legal Representative (if any)
- Power of Attorney (POA)
- Memorandum & Articles of Association of the Company (specimen template for FZCO and for FZE, can be attested in Jafza)
- Specimen Signatures (specimen template available in Jafza Investor Guide) of Appointed Director/s, Manager, Secretary, Legal Representative & Power of Attorney (POA) Holder (can be attested in Jafza)
- Non-Individual shareholder additional requirements:
- Original Certificates of Incorporation or Original Certificates of Good Standing of Company (notarised and attested).
- Memorandum and Articles of Association (notarised and attested).
Facility-specific requirements
- Plot Facilities: Project Summary and Business Plan (specimen template available in Jafza Investor Guide)
- Subleased facilities: Sublease Area and Commercial Agreement between parties
Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) declaration
- Required for Leasing Warehouses, Light Industrial Units, Showrooms, Plot, Retail units and subleased facilities.
- EHS Guidelines and Forms are available here: https://www.dubaitrade.ae/en/help/support- document/category/81-ehs-guidelines-and-forms
Licensing fees
| License | Fees (AED) | Groups | Activities | Additional Activity Fees |
| Trading | 5,000 | One | 7 (up to 17) | AED 500 per additional activity |
| 8,500 | Two | 12 (up to 17) | ||
| Industrial | 5,000 | One | 7 (up to 17) | |
| 8,500 | Two | 12 (up to 17) | ||
| 12,000 | ||||
| National Industries | 5,500 | One | 7 (up to 17) | |
| 9,000 | Two | 12 (up to 17) | ||
| 12,500 | ||||
| Service | 5,000 | |||
| General Trading | 15,000 | |||
| Logistics | 15,000 | |||
| Holding | 30,000 | |||
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