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Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority(JAFZA) is known as the leading business hub of the Middle East, JAFZA focuses on long term customer relationships. JAFZA aspires to be the international business hub of the Middle East. It raises alliances with worldwide investors by providing them world class infrastructure supported with quality driven value added services and incentives, enabling them to capitalize on huge business opportunities in the region, in the most efficient way. JAFZA is today one of the strongest brands in the region and stands for excellence, innovation and the power of partnership. It is the first free zone in the world to win ISO certification in 1996.
| Factor | Description |
|---|---|
| Established in | 1985 |
| Number of companies | Over 6,400 companies including over 120 fortune 500 companies from across the world |
| Industry focus | Suitable for all types of industries |
| Limited liability company | Yes |
| Minimum number of shareholder | 1 |
| Minimum number of director | 1 |
| Corporate shareholder allowed | Yes |
| Corporate director allowed | No |
| Public register of shareholder and director | No |
| Access to UAE Double Taxation Treaties | Yes |
| Port of Free zone | Jebel Ali Seaport |
| Allowed to import export goods | Yes |
| Commercial offices | Available as commercial offices, food courts and retail stores. |
| Industrial premises | Available as leased land or ready factory buildings |
| Warehousing facility | Available as leased land or ready warehouses |
| Accommodation facilities | Accommodation facility for labour |
| Prominent companies at Free zone | DHL, TNT, P&G, GE, JVC, L’Oréal, YSL, Dior Estée Lauder, Joutun |
| Location of directors and shareholders meeting | Anywhere |
| Residency visa issued | Yes |
| 100% Foreign ownership permitted | Yes |
| 100% Repatriation of capital and profits | Yes |
| Corporate, personal and withholding tax | Nil |
| Language | English |
| Standard currency of Capital | UAE Dirhams |