DAFZA: Business Setup in Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority (DAFZA) was established in 1996 and is now one of the fastest-growing free zones in the Gulf and the Middle East. It is located adjacent to the Dubai International Airport, which makes it one of the most sought-after free zones. It offers a variety of facilities and a very good infrastructure. It is home to more than 1600 companies and 15000+ professionals.
Why DAFZA?
A strategic location as it is situated next to the Dubai International Airport along with world-class infrastructure which provides clients an upper hand to perform all business activities efficiently and effectively
It offers 24/7
Dedicated
100%
customs
logistics
corporate
services and
centre
tax
rapid cargo clearance
exemption
Why DAFZA?
100% personal
income tax exemption
100% import and export tax exemption
100% foreign enterprise ownership
100% repatriation of capital and profits
No currency restrictions
The DAFZA Company Formation Process
01
Choose your license type
02
Choose your company type
03
Choose your space
The Types of licenses for a DAFZA company formation Trading License Allows importing, exporting, distributing, consolidating, and storing almost all product types.
Industrial License Allows the implementation of all light production activities that are specified in the license.
Service License Allows the carrying out of service or consultancy activities specified in the license.
The Types of licenses for a DAFZA company formation E-commerce License With this license, permission is given to
trade goods and services online.
Dual License with DED This license allows DAFZA-registered
companies to apply for a DED (Dubai Department of Economic General Trading License
Development) Licence without any
This license allows the holder to
need for physical office space on the
trade in general activities such as
mainland. Basically, businesses
import, export, re-export, storage,
possessing this license can operate
and distribution.
out of DAFZA.
Available Business Structures Business Structures available at DAFZA Free Zone Limited Liability Company A free zone limited liability company in DAFZA can be a
Branch Company
wholly owned company or an independent legal
It is the branch of an existing company
entity. At least one director is required.
with no share capital requirements.
Offerings of Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority Office space
Licensing, registration, and insurance
Housekeeping
Fully furnished
Reserved Parking
IT equipment and services
Offerings of Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority Power availability
Cold
Warehousing
Light
Retail
up to 200kW which
Storage
and
Industrial
Outlets
suits all business
Industrial
Units
sizes Warehousing
Space
and Space
Industrial
Offerings of Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority DAFZA Industrial Park
Twenty employm
Thirty employme
Thirty
Ten cold-
312 sqm. average
ent visas for
nt visas for
Three warehouses
storage enabled
warehouse size
spaces 350 sqm.
spaces above
and below
350 sqm.
warehouses
Offerings of Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority DAFZA Industrial Park
117 sqm. is the average office
7.9 m minimum
11.1 m maximum
Individual
Daylight adaptive
area per
warehouse
warehouse height
loading and
design
warehouse
height
(Blocks C & D)
unloading areas
The Business Activities permitted in Dubai Airport Free Zone Education
Banks, Finance and Credit
Investment
Insurance
Restaurants, Bars and Canteens
Railway
Aircraft and Spacecraft
Petrol/ Crude Petrol/ Oil and Natural Gas
Electronics and Electrical Group
Legal Services
Business and Management consultancy services
Engineering, architectural activities, and the relevant technical consultancy
Other Service / Trade Activities which are subjected to approval
Transport, Shipping, and Storage
Travel Agent
Motor Vehicles & Auto Spare Parts
Representative Office
Agricultural raw materials and live animals and Plants
Foodstuff and Beverages
Textiles, Clothing, and Footwear
Advertising
Stationery & Books
Household & Furniture Trading
Jewelry
Sports Equipment
Perfumery, Medicines, Beauty
Spectacles & Contact Lenses
Metals & Metal Ores
Building Materials
Agricultural, Flowers & Plants
Chemical
Waste Trading
Bags, Packaging Material & Paper Trading
Equipment & Machines
The documents required for business setup
Application Form
Business Plan
Personal Bank Statements of 6 months
The documents required for business setup
Original bank reference letter
Passport of the shareholder and the other officers, manager, director, and secretary if applicable.
No Objection Letter for the manager (if he is a resident of UAE and a UAE employment visaholder)
The documents required for business setup After obtaining the initial approval, the applicant is required to submit the following documents Attachment of Notarized and
Notarized and Attested Owner’s declaration regarding the
Attested Power of Attorney of
establishment of the company in
Manager, Director, and Secretary
Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority
as applicable
and guarantee for full financial commitment Specimen Signature to
Notarized and Attested Appointment of Legal representative, if applicable
Signed office rental
and their passport copy
agreement
be provided in DAFZA’s presence
DAFZA Square Business Centre Grow your business at DAFZA DEIRA Meeting Room • • • • • • • • • •
Video and audio conferencing (available at cost for international calls) Wireless presentations Built-in computer Physical connectivity (HDMI/VGA/A-VGA) Display screen Nano table PC DAFZA stationary Complimentary hot beverages Complimentary WiFi Free parking
Al-Wasel Meeting Room 20-pax capacity
Built-in computer
Video and audio conferencing that are available at cost for international calls
Physical connectivity (HDMI/VGA/A-VGA)
Wireless presentations
Display screen
Al-Wasel Meeting Room Nano table PC
DAFZA stationary
DVD player
Complimentary hot beverages
Document camera
Complimentary WiFi
Jumeirah Conference Room 01
30-pax capacity
02 Video and audio conferencing that are available
03 Wireless presentations
04 Built-in computer
Jumeirah Conference Room 05 Physical connectivity
06 Display screen
(HDMI/VGA/A-VGA)
07 Nano table PC
08 DVD player
Jumeirah Conference Room 09 Document camera
11
DAFZA stationary
10
23 touch screens
12
Complimentary hot beverages
Jumeirah Conference Room 13 Complimentary WiFi
14 Free parking
Al Majlis Function Room
200-pax capacity
Three display screens
Wireless presentations
Live recording camera
Podium PC
Podium microphone
Al Majlis Function Room
Wireless handheld microphones
Lapel microphone
Podium HDMI/VGA port
DAFZA stationary
Complimentary hot beverages
Complimentary WiFi
Auditorium 225-pax capacity
Suitable for presentations, training sessions, seminars, remote lectures, cultural
events, and programmes
Podium with interactive panels
Wireless multi-way presentation
(smartphones/laptops/Mac/PC)
Auditorium HD recording system (podium
Annotation and whiteboard facilities on the podium
and screen)
Video conferencing through
People+ content system
Live streaming
The various types of services provided by DAFZA
Business Services
Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority offers a variety of business setup and administrative services to both their new and existing clients. These services aim to make day-to-day business operations smooth and easy. They have a one-
stop-shop concept within DAFZA, which includes all of the necessary government departments and private entities that are needed to set up and run the
company.
A
dedicated
government
service
centre,
banks,
telecommunications companies, and other service providers are other services
available.
The various types of services provided by DAFZA Service Portal
DAFZA provides an online service portal, which is an integrated platform, and it not only helps in setting up a company but also is a gateway for all the needs after business registration. It can be accessed directly through the smartphone
and features more than 250 essential DAFZA services.
The various types of services provided by DAFZA Operational Services at DAFZA • Leasing and Licensing- Incorporation and registration of a new Free Zone establishment or a branch of a foreign company, Freezone licensing and Office lease agreements • Interiors and Facilities Management- In-house interior design services, turnkey solutions with convenient payment plans, fitout and retrofit activities approvals, housekeeping and building maintenance, HVAC, central cooling systems, and emergency power • Government Services- Visas, which include employment visas, visit visas and dependents’ visas, Family sponsorship, Visa transfer, and Employment contracts
The various types of services provided by DAFZA Operational Services at DAFZA • Dedicated Government Service Centres- Dubai Customs, Dubai Police, Directorate of General Residency and Foreign Affairs, Dubai Health Authority, Dubai Chamber, and Emirates Post • Information and Communication Technology-Telecom services, Telephone line and services, Etisalat and Du connectivity, IT support packages and integrated solutions • Security Services- 24/7 security with CCTV surveillance, Entry permits, Car park leasing, Comprehensive safety systems which include fire alarms, smoke and heat detectors, automatic sprinklers and emergency lighting, and Certified fire safety training • Other Service Providers- Emirates NBD, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Etisalat, Du, Travel agencies and Visa Services
The various types of services provided by DAFZA Visa Services
It provides all business owners with visas and healthcare cards for their family and staff.
Staff Sponsorship At DAFZA, support to business
Family Sponsorship
owners is offered for processing
It can provide assistance
visas, residence permits, and
to company directors and
healthcare cards. It is also ensured
managers to obtain visas
that medical reports and any other
for their families
necessary staff
and dependants
documentation are completed.
Frequently Asked Questions For what period is the DAFZA license valid? The DAFZA license is valid for one year.
Are audit reports to be submitted annually? Yes, companies established in DAFZA have to submit audit reports annually.
N R Doshi & Partners N R Doshi and Partners has been helping investors realize their dream
to establish and expand their business in Dubai and UAE. We help them select the right free zone considering their business activities; we guide them on choosing the right license type, and complete all the company formation formalities on their behalf.
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