Dubai Airport Freezone Authority: Your Business Setup guide

With over 256 warehouses, more than 1,800 companies, and over 15,000 professionals, the Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority (DAFZA) is undoubtedly one of the fastest-growing free zones in the Middle East region. It offers investors an exceptional incentive package and a wide range of modern facilities with world-class infrastructure.

DAFZA has positioned itself as a gateway connecting markets in the Middle East and Africa with Europe and the rest of Asia, attracting numerous individuals to do business here annually. Established in 1996, DAFZA benefits from direct access to Dubai International Airport, a strategic gateway for Dubai’s development as a successful center for business, trade, and investment.

DAFZA Free Zone provides multinational companies worldwide with everything they need to establish their regional offices and capitalize on business opportunities in neighboring markets. However, setting up a business here is not without its challenges. The registration and permit process can be lengthy and complex.

To avoid potential problems or complications, consider seeking our assistance with a pro service company. At Dahhan Business Services, we will guide, advise, and support you throughout the entire business setup process, from determining your desired business type to providing legal and compliance advice and obtaining the necessary business or service license.

Benefits of establishing your company under Freezone Company:

1. 100% Corporate tax exemption
2. 100% Personal income tax exemption
3. 100% foreign company ownership
4. 100% Repatriation of capital and profits
5. No Customs duty
6. No Currency restrictions
7. NoEmployment restrictions

Benefits of establishing a business in Dafza Dubai Airport Freezone Authority:

1. Friendly business environment
2. High-profile quality of business,
3. Easy access to facilities, workforce,
4. Infrastructure & transportation,
5. Technology & innovation
6. 24-hour customs service and
7. Rapid cargo clearance
8. Dedicated logistics
9. One-stop shop for all administrative services
10. Investor-oriented management

Activities in DAFZA that you can establish:

1. Electronics and Electrical (16%)
2. Consumer Products (11%)
3. Engineering and Building Materials (9%)
4. Aerospace, Aviation and related Services (9%)
5. Logistics and Freight (8%)
6. Food and Beverages (7%)
7. Telecommunication (7%)
8. Consultancy and Business Services (5%)
9. Pharmaceutical
10. Nutritional and Medical Equipment (5%)
11. Computers, Internet and IT Solutions (5%)
12. Coal, Oil and Natural Gas (5%)
13. Engines and Machines (4%)
14. Automobiles and Vehicles (3%)
15. Plastic, Chemicals and Petrochemical products (2%)
16. Financial Services / Insurance (1%)
17. Packaging and printing Materials and Equipment (1%)
18. Others

Setting up a business in the DAFZA Free Zone:

A company in DAFZA may have a minimum of one and a maximum of fifty shareholders. Shareholders may be individuals or corporate entities or a combination of both. The company may have one or more directors. The minimum share capital for a DAFZA FZCO company is AED 1,000/- (1 share of AED 1,000/- each).

1. Type of Licenses

• • Commercial Trading Licence: Import, export, distribution, and storage of certain products.
  • Professional Service Licence: Allows the investor to carry out only specified services
  • Industrial Licence: Light manufacturing, processing, assembling and packaging.

2. Type of Companies

• New Company – Free Zone Company (FZCO)
• Branch of foreign and local companies

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