Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza)

Empowering business. partnering success.

Dubai’s strategic location has made the Jebel Ali Free Zone a leading global trade and transshipment centre, with Jebel Ali Port the11th largest in the world. Built around the port is Jafza, providing companies with all the assistance they require to set up and operate within an environment free from red tape and restrictions. The first free zone in the world to hold an ISO 9001:2000 certification, it now has more than 5,500 companies from over 120 countries operating in the Free Zone, with an average of fifteen new companies registering each month. There are also over 140 Fortune Global 500 companies thriving in the Jafza Free Zone.
Jafza is determined to remain the powerful symbol that drives the development of Dubai by continuing to provide exciting and unlimited possibilities for industrial development.
As one of the largest and fastest growing free zones, Jafza is the premier international business hub of the Middle East. Focusing on long-term customer relationships, it provides creative and innovative solutions for global industrial investors, fostering strong alliances with them.

Full Access to Port

The Free Zone and Dubai Ports Authority (DPA) are inextricably linked, they share a strong, symbiotic relationship. The Free Zone is built around the DPA’s Jebel Ali terminal, enabling customers to take full advantage of the port’s ISO-certified container and general cargo operations. Specialised unloading facilities and purpose-built storage such as the cool and cold stores are also at the disposal of Free Zone companies. 

Ideal Location

Many of the companies attracted to Dubai and the Free Zone are related to the consumer products industry and choose to locate close to a demanding and affluent market. Others are eager to take advantage of the city’s location at the crossroads of East and West to make Jebel Ali their regional hub for distribution and re-export by land, sea or air.

Freedom to do business

Setting up in the Free Zone is simple and straightforward. The Free Zone Authority will co-ordinate dealings with local authorities, taking care of such details as visas, legal and consular requirements and other immigration matters, health cards, driving license and car registration, communication facilities and sponsor’s letters.

Quality Service

Jebel Ali Free Zone has been created to attract foreign businesses accustomed to certain levels of quality and efficiency. The zone is served by a modern infrastructure of excellent roads, water and power.

Distinguished Incentives

The Free Zone allows 100% foreign ownership of companies, as well as full repatriation of capital and profits. In addition, no corporate and income taxes, abundant energy, no currency restrictions, in-house e-business support DubaiTrade.ae portal among other unique benefits.
Office space is available for lease, as well as warehouses for storage, distribution and manufacturing. Land to build purpose-built facilities is also available. 

Contact
Tel: +971 4 881 2222

http://www.jafza.ae