DAFZA: Business Setup in Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority

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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