How to set up a company in Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZ)

How to set up a company in Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZ) - Makebiz

Dubai Airport Freezone is a dynamic business centre located in the heart of world trade. With direct access to an international airport that is one of the busiest in the world, it is the gateway to successful international business with any country.  

At the moment there are over 2800 organisations from various fields operating in the FEZ. They benefit from a tax-free environment with full ownership, repatriation of income and a range of world-class facilities. Therefore, DAFZ offers not only flexible office solutions, but also warehouse and industrial premises, including those with cold rooms. 

Companies specialising in trade and logistics are most common here. However, you also have the opportunity to register in other areas: education, finance, investment, tourism, agriculture and others. More details about the available activities and requirements for certain types of organisations should be clarified in advance with experienced lawyers.

In order to open a business on the territory of the freezone, you need to decide on the type of business activity you want to engage in. As we mentioned earlier, there are various types of licences available with DAFZ, including trade, service and industrial licences. Next, you need to choose a business name for your company. It should be unique and include the addition of ‘FZ’ at the end. 

It is important to enter into an agreement to lease office/warehouse space. Now the name reservation certificate and the rest of the documents can be sent to the freezone administration to issue a licence. When the company is incorporated, you can proceed to issue a resident visa for the founder and open a corporate account for financial transactions. 

Each stage of company registration is strictly regulated and may take some time. To avoid financial and time losses due to unfamiliarity with local legislation, we advise you to contact professionals in the field of business setup. 

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