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Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority (DAFZA)

Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority (DAFZA)

The Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority remains one of the most valuable exclusive free trade zones in Dubai for foreign investors and entrepreneurs. It offers the easiest way to start a business in Dubai. The requirements are simple, the price is reasonable, and registration is easy and fast.

DAFZA offers various services within the free zone, e.g. free zone and leasing company licensing, government visa processing services, etc. Facilities management, telecommunications, smart office and other IT services, security services, and there are also government centres as well as banks and shopping centres accessible in the area.

Benefits of Business Setup in DAFZA

DAFZA offers many business advantages to companies founded on it. Here are some of the advantages you get when you start your business in the Dubai Airport Free Zone:

  • Freedom of repatriation of capital and profits
  • Strategic location adjacent to Dubai International Airport
  • Excellent infrastructure and facilities
  • Dedicated logistics centre and extensive cargo handling facilities
  • A single stop for all the administrative services
  • Quick and easy access to more than 220 countries through 130 airlines’ support
  • Companies can operate 24 hours a day
  • Complete corporate tax exemption
  • 100% personal income tax exemption
  • 100% foreign company ownership
  • Top-notch infrastructure for companies
  • Direct access to government facilities like immigration, customs, etc.

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Business Activities in DAFZA

DAFZA (Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority) welcomes a wide range of financial and professional business activities. Here are some of the best available options for entrepreneurs:

  • Hospitality
  • Trading
  • Health
  • Manufacturing
  • Contracting
  • Consultancy
  • Education
  • Waste Management
  • Storage
  • Transport
  • Aviation
  • Logistics
  • Marketing
  • Tourism

Types of Licenses Available in DAFZA

Companies wishing to establish their business under DAFZA can choose one of the 4 business licenses and establish their business. You even have a dual license option at DAFZ. Some types of business licenses are:

Trading License

Trading activities include the import, export, re-export, distribution and storage of certain products. This activity is allowed for the license holder to trade in the free zone of Dubai Airport.

Service License

Service licenses are intended for business-oriented services and allow companies to provide the services specified in the license.

Industrial License

Traders wishing to carry out commercial activities for light industry, packaging and assembly may opt for an industrial license.

General Trading License

The Dubai General Trade License allows the holder to trade in joint activities including import, export, re-export, storage and distribution. A general trading license allows the holder to trade in more than 2 product categories.

Timeline For Company’s Incorporation

The whole process of starting a business in Dubai Airport Free Zone will take around 2-4 weeks to complete.

Visa Issuing Cost for DAFZA Company

Once the company has received the license and company documents, it can now issue a Visa. The number of visas issued to companies depends on the size of the chosen institution. The visa is valid for three (3) years.

Timeline For Company’s Incorporation

The whole process of starting a business in Dubai Airport Free Zone will take around 2-4 weeks to complete.

Visa Processing in DFZA

Once the company has received the license and company documents, it can now issue a Visa. The number of visas issued to companies depends on the size of the chosen institution. The visa is valid for three (3) years.

The Process of Business Setup in DAFZA

DAFZA has a systematic procedure for registering companies in the free zone. The process is simple and easy to understand, which makes it easy for companies to start their business in DAFZA. Registering a company with DAFZA requires 3 simple steps:

I. Selection of the Business Entity, License, and Facility

The first step is to choose one type of legal entity, namely the establishment of a free zone or branch. Once you have determined your industry, the next step is to select the required business license - according to your business activities. The next option is to choose the right facility for your business location. DAFZA offers a variety of business offices, light industrial units, fully equipped offices and co-working spaces for your business operations.

II. Submission of the Documents

To set up a business in Dubai, you must submit the following documents to DAFZA:

  • Application form
  • Letter of Intent
  • Your existing company brochure (if available)
  • Annual financial report or shareholder(s)’ 6-month bank statement (not applicable for new registration)
  • Copy of the manager’s passport and his/her CV
  • Copy of shareholder(s)’ passport and CV
  • Original bank reference letter for each shareholder
  • No-Objection Letter by the current sponsor for the manager
  • Initial approval(s) from the third-party authorities in case your business activity requires such approvals, e.g., for media, IT, pharmaceutical companies, etc.

III. Collect Your Business License

The final steps in setting up your company at DAFZ before starting your business are:

  • Signing the lease agreement
  • Payment of fees and collecting your business license

Based on the requirements, we can proceed withyour establishment card, and both investor and employment visa processing as well. MAD Middle East works with a wide network of banking professionals who can assist you with corporate or personal bank account opening and can help you a wide range of services which will be available to you on request from office solutions to much more.

What We Offer

DAFZA (Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority) is one of the most important places to start a company in the UAE industrial sector and start trading in the international markets of Africa, Europe and Asia. MAD Middle East is your one-stop-shop for business setups in Dubai Free Zones. Our teams of business consultants will take care of your company registration, license your company, provide the best business centre, manage all banking for you, corporate taxation and VAT registration. Contact us and we will be happy to help you set up your company at Dubai Airport Free Zone.

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