Located adjacent to Dubai International Airport, one of the fastest-growing airports in the world, this is an ideal destination for businesses that require rapid access to markets for high-value, low-volume cargoes. DAFZA is established and wholly owned by the Dubai government and is one of the most premium Free Zones where investors can be part of the high-profile business sectors. DAFZA Free Zone Business Setup or Company Formation in Dubai Airport Freezone
DAFZA Free Zone Business Setup
Benefits of Setting up Business in DAFZA
- 100% repatriation of capital & profits:
- 100% foreign-owned enterprise:
- 100% Corporate, personal income tax (As per Government Applicable ):
- On-site customs inspection:
- Exemption of import & export taxes:
- Abundant & affordable energy:
- One-stop-shop administration services:
- Cheap labor & easy recruitment procedures:
- Easy accessibility to Dubai Airport Free Zone building and offices within:
- Strategic location in the heart of Dubai and neighboring Dubai International Airport,
- Which provides unrivaled access to 24-hour logistics services. Companies in the Free zone can work 24 hours a day:
- Flexible space design with state-of-the-art communication facilities:
- 1,600 companies from across the globe and covering a vast number of key industry sectors, including aviation, freight & logistics,
- One of the significant advantages of setting up a company in DAFZA is that it allows 100% foreign ownership. You don’t need a Local ( UAE ) Partner to form a company at DAFZA.
Following industries, you can set up in DAFZA Activities List
We cover all the following industries, and even if your industry is not on the list, you can consult with us. We can help you set up. Not Sure? Let’s help you.
- Accounting & Auditing Firm
- Agriculture & Fishing
- Cargo & Freight-forwarding
- Construction / Contracting
- Consulting
- Technical Services
- E-commerce
- Educational Institution
- Events Organizing
- Financial Institution
- General Trading
- Tourism & Hospitality
- Health Care
- Insurance
- Law Firm
- Manufacturing
- Media & Entertainment
- Money Exchange
- NGO
- Non-profit
- Oil & Gas
- Real Estate
- Other
Business Setup Requirements & Procedure Documents Required for Dubai Airport Free Zone Company Registration:
- Application form (we Prepare )
- Letter of Intent (we Prepare)
- Your existing company brochure (if available)
- Copy of the manager’s passport and his CV
- Copy of shareholder(s)’ passport and CV
- Annual financial report or shareholder(s)’ 6-month bank statement for the shareholder not applicable for new registration
- No Objection Letter by the current sponsor for the manager (if a resident of UAE and a UAE employment visa-holder)
- Original (not a copy) bank reference letter (for each shareholder)
Initial approval(s) from the third-party authority(s) in case your business activities require such approvals, e.g., media, IT, pharmaceutical
Additional Documents Required for a Corporate Shareholder and Branch:
- Attested and notarized Memorandum of Association/Article of Association. The UAE Embassy must attest to it at the place of origin.
Certificate of registration (if applicable) for your existing company or entity license. Or certificate of incorporation of your current company or entity attested and notarized by the UAE Embassy. - Board of resolution to be committed by the board of directors for your existing company/entity at the place of origin. Expressing the intent of establishing a new setup abroad. It must be attested and notarized by the UAE Embassy (our firm will forward the template)
- When all the above is complete, your business license and share capital certificate will be issued if the capital is paid in full.
Processing your business setup in DAFZA will range from 2 to 4 weeks.
Business Setup Cost in DAFZA (Dubai Airport Free Zone (DAFZ)
DAFZA is one of the leading free zones in Dubai and offers various advantages such as infrastructure, reasonable costs, and connectivity to individuals seeking to set up a business in Dubai. ABS Management Consultancy has a team of experienced consultants who can assist during the business setup process in DAFZA (Dubai Airport Free Zone Authorities). The below fee table represents an estimation of the costs associated with setting up a business in DAFZA (Company formation in Dubai Airport Freezone). Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information on company formation that meets your requirements.
Cost for Business setup in Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority (DAFZA)
Business Registration and Licensing | Fees |
Registration Fee | AED 20,000.00 |
Knowledge Fee & Innovation Fee | AED 20.00 |
Cost by Trade Licence Type (Select one of the following) | |
Commercial License Fee | AED 15,000.00 |
Trading License Fee | AED 15,000.00 |
Service License Fee | AED 15,000.00 |
General Trading License Fee | AED 40,000.00 |
Industrial License Fee | AED 15,000.00 |
Local Branch Company Registration (Starting from) | AED 15,000.00 |
Foreign Branch Company Registration (Starting from) | AED 15,000.00 |
Additional Fees for Business Registration | |
Establishment Card Issuance | AED 650.00 |
Chamber of Commerce Fees | AED 2,200.00 |
Visa Processing | |
Bank Guarantee / Employee Visa deposit | 45 days of basic salary + one-way ticket |
Employment / Residence Visa (Select one of the following) | |
Employment / Residency Visa – In Country | AED 5,010.00 |
Employment / Residence Visa – Out of the Country | AED 3,510.00 |
Termination / Winding Up / Closing Down of DAFZA Company
The documents and procedure required for the closing of the DAFZA company are as follows:-
- Notification
- Appointment of liquidator
- Board Resolution
- Clearance letters: NOCs from Etisalat, Customs
- Authorized Signatory shall do the bank account
- Newspaper Publication
- Closing Audited Balance Sheet
- Visa cancellation