Business Setup in
DAFZA Free Zone
What is Dafza and its location?
Dubai Airport Free Zone (DAFZ) is located at the heart of Dubai and in the center of the global business hub. The zone was established in 1996 under the decree of the government of Dubai. The zone is located in the heart of the Middle East and therefore it helps to connect to the world for business purposes. Business registration in DAFZA provides a launch pad for global expansion of the business.
Steps of registration in DAFZA?
Company formation in DAFZA is a three step process which makes it hassle-free and accommodative for all. The steps involve are as follows:
1. Choose the License Type
In the UAE every business comes under certain licensing. The relevant license type is necessary. Every trade type has a different license code and category. It is therefore necessary to select the business category first of all and then apply to get the license. Generally there are various types of the licenses available.
Trade License
The investors who are entitled to do import, export or re-export business must apply for this type of the license. Also, storage or distribution of various types of the products can also be performed on this type of license.
Services License
The businesses who fall under the services sector get this type of license.
Industrial License
The Dafza allows the light industrial activities and the businesses to set up their industries after getting the industrial license. The license allows the assembling, packaging and other light industrial activities.
General Trading License
The general trading license allows trading in the general categories. The investors who want to start import, export and re-export of the general items fall under this license.
Dual License with DET
This license allows the companies to get registered in the DAFZA to operate in mainland and free zones as well. This is a dual license of Dafza and Det.
Talent Pass License
The freelancers in the fields of technology, media or education can get this license. They can even get a small office space in the zone.
2. Choose the Company Type
In this step choose the type of the company you are entitled to. At present there are three types of the companies available.
- Free Zone Company
- Public Limited Company
- Branch
3. Choose Your Space
Finally choose the space at Dafza. Currently there are three types of spaces available and you have to choose one from them.
- Office Space
- Warehouse/ Industrial Space
- Cold Storage
Why Do People Prefer DAFZA?
- Get 100% ownership of the business which means you can be sole owner or in partnership.
- Start business in Dafza from anywhere.
- The business registration process is fast and easy.
- Get access to the government services from within the Dafza.
- The business activities available are numerous.
- The location of Dafza is strategic.
Types of companies in DAFZA
Free Zone Company
- A company established in the free zone only.
- May have 1 to 50 shareholders.
- Minimum share capital of AED 1 is required.
Public Limited Company
- It is a company with limited liability.
- No specific number of shareholders are required.
- The shares are listed with the securities exchange.
Branch of Company
- No shared capital is required.
- Branch of a foreign company.
- It can be a representative office of a foreign company.