Jebel Ali Free Zone

None. Provided your visa is valid.

Yes. There are at present no restrictions on the number of businesses in which one person can be involved.

Yes, subject to your eligibility as per the immigration rules.

Yes. The UAE recognises driving licences from certain countries. Yes. The UAE recognises driving licences from certain countries. A local UAE license can be issued upon the completion of required formalities.

Yes, many companies establish subsidiaries in the Free Zone.

The licence issued by Jafza is valid for operating your business only inside the free zone territory. You cannot use this licence to set up a business in any of the other Emirates. Goods maybe sold to other Emirates through distributors.

Yes, subject to your particular licence. Jafza companies operating in the Jebel Ali Free Zone are amongst the major re-exporters in the region. No duties imposed if goods are imported and exported within the Free Zone.

Yes. Some of the variants of the LIU has a higher electrical capacity and can be used for assembly operations.

Yes. The authorities impose no restrictions on the movement of capital.

Yes. There are no restrictions

Yes. Once they have residence visas, they may apply for work.

No. However, they can be put up in the Staff Accommodation in the Free Zone, or outside the Free Zone

There is no compulsion to do so and you are free to hire staff from any country.

Jafza operations department provides the service of issuing visit visas for business purposes.

Licence holders can sell their goods to companies in the UAE (through an agent or distributor) and also in the FZ. In the former case the Ex-FZ import bill is cleared through customs in the name of the buyer.
Please Note: Blank bills of entry may be purchased from Dubai Customs located at either Jebel Ali or Port Rashid Terminals. Dubai Ports Authority has a common documentary system. As a result, the documents may be processed at either location.

The residence visa issued by Jafza is valid for a period of three years from the date of issue.

Delivery Order - This will be issued by the shipping agent upon receipt of freight charges and either the original bill of lading or a bank guarantee.
Original Invoice - This should be produced by the original exporter and legalised by a recognised authority in the country of export. (This document is used by customs here for duty charges and statistical purposes.)
Certificate of Origin - Produced by the original exporter and legalised by a recognised authority in the country of export. This is used by customs to confirm the country of origin and its legitimacy.
Bill of Entry - Must be completed by the consignee or C&F agent. Free Zone (FZ) bills of entry are used for cargo declared for the zone. Cargo bound for Dubai is entered on a standard bill of entry.
Customs Duty Receipt - This is issued by customs if duty is payable. Certain importers are able to operate a credit facility with customs.
Duty Exemption Certificate - This is held either by companies importing cargo which do not attract duty, or by the agents acting on their behalf.

There is no minimum capital requirement asked for by Jafza if you are merely setting up a branch of your company. However, if you are establishing an FZE or FZCO, then the minimum capital requirement is Dhs. 1 million (US $270,000) or Dhs. 500,000 (US$135,000) respectively.

All types of legitimate business operations are allowed in the zone under Industrial, trading and service sectors subject to Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority approval.

1.  Consignees holding a UAE federal or Dubai Economic Department licence or any of the four Free Zone licenses.
2.  Agents holding a Dubai Economic Department Clearing and Forwarding (C&F) licence may also clear cargo on behalf of consignees.

The Government or the Free Zone Authority does not provide project funding. However, the companies can approach other private financial bodies for financing their projects.

No. The UAE has a free trade policy and no protective duties are imposed.