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Compare JAFZA Free Zone setup cost, visa options, activities, renewal fees, banking difficulty, hidden costs and best alternatives in UAE.
Starting Cost
From AED 18,000
Price Confidence
Verified official price
Source Type
Official JAFZA Investor Guide fee schedule; partial setup components
Last Reviewed
July 2026
Emirate
Dubai
Best For
Trade, Logistics & Industrial Manufacturing
Visa Options
Visa access depends on the selected facility; establishment card and immigration costs are separate
Setup Time
Package and activity dependent
Key Activities
General Trading, Import & Export, Distribution & Storage, Warehousing, Logistics and more
Final pricing may vary by activity, visa count, office requirement, shareholder structure and authority updates. See our pricing methodology.
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Written by: UAE Freezone Compare Editorial Team |
Last reviewed: July 2026 |
Data sources:Pricing Methodology
Pricing uses available authority material, public package data and internally reviewed evidence; quote-based rows require current confirmation.
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Large trading, logistics, warehouse, import/export and industrial companies needing port access.
The FZCo registration and service licence components configuration matches your activity, visa and facility requirements.
You have compared the current renewal evidence, banking readiness and excluded costs before committing.
Avoid JAFZA Free Zone if:
Avoid JAFZA if your activity is regulated, your visa count requires a different office allocation, or your bank file needs a stronger jurisdictional fit.
You need bank account approval without document, activity and compliance review.
You need mainland trading without checking distributor or mainland-license requirements.
Starting price
AED 10,000 FZCo registration plus annual service licence components before facility and add-onsVerified official price
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JAFZA Free Zone Cost Table
Cost item
Amount or status
Included?
Notes
Confidence
Source type
Year 1 package
AED 10,000 FZCo registration plus annual service licence components before facility and add-ons
See package inclusions below
Applies only to the named package and configuration. Confirm the exact activity before payment.
Verified official price
Official JAFZA Investor Guide fee schedule; partial setup components
Renewal
AED 5,000 annual service licence renewal component before facility and add-ons
Package dependent
Do not assume a promotional Year 1 amount repeats unless the cited source supports the same renewal.
Verified official price
Official JAFZA Investor Guide fee schedule; partial setup components
3-year planning total
AED 20,000 3-year registration plus service licence components before facility and add-ons
Package dependent
Shown only where renewal evidence supports the calculation; otherwise a current renewal quote is required.
Verified official price
Official JAFZA Investor Guide fee schedule; partial setup components
Office / flexi desk
A workstation, office, warehouse, showroom or other qualifying facility is required and priced separately
Package dependent
Facility allocation can affect visa eligibility, substance and renewal cost.
Verified official price
Official JAFZA Investor Guide fee schedule; partial setup components
Visa option
Visa access depends on the selected facility; immigration fees are separate
Package dependent
Medical, Emirates ID, insurance, establishment card and status change may be separate.
Verified official price
Official JAFZA Investor Guide fee schedule; partial setup components
Registration / establishment card
See current package inclusions; confirm the itemised invoice
Package dependent
No universal amount is assumed. Confirm authority, immigration and registration components in writing.
Needs confirmation unless listed by the source
Official JAFZA Investor Guide fee schedule; partial setup components
What Is Included
The current official guide lists AED 5,000 one-time FZCo registration and AED 5,000 annual service licence fees. The three-year component total is the registration fee plus three published annual licence periods.
What Is Not Included
Workstation, office, warehouse or other facility, security deposit, establishment card, visas, medical, Emirates ID, insurance, customs, activity approvals and advisory support.
Banking Difficulty
Medium to high Banks usually review the business activity, shareholder profile, contracts, invoices, website, source of funds and expected transaction flow.
Visa Options
Visa access depends on the selected facility; immigration fees are separate Confirm whether allocation means eligibility or an issued visa, then budget establishment card, medical, Emirates ID, status change and insurance separately unless included.
Hidden Costs
AED 10,000 is not a complete JAFZA setup invoice. Facility choice and annual related charges materially change Year 1, renewal and three-year outlay; trading, logistics and industrial licences also use different official fee lines.
Setup Timeline
License processing and visa steps depend on the selected package, activity approval, document readiness, facility route, immigration checks and the relevant authority or bank review. Confirm current timing before relying on any setup plan.
Documents Required
Passport copy and contact details
Shareholder and manager information
Business activity description
Proof of address, CV or business plan if requested
No. Figures are indicative and may change based on business activity, visa count, office requirement, shareholder structure, authority approval, and free zone updates. Request the current verified quote before committing.
Can JAFZA Free Zone support my activity?
Activity eligibility depends on the authority activity list and approval process. Check the exact activity name before paying setup fees.
Will a bank account be easy?
Banking depends on activity risk, documents, shareholder profile, contracts, invoices and expected transactions. No free zone can guarantee approval.
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Our free zone guides are prepared by the UAE Freezone Compare Editorial Team and reviewed using public authority information, official package pages, available fee schedules, partner quotations, and manual research. Prices may change depending on activity, visa count, office requirement, shareholder structure, and authority approval. Reviewed by UAE Business Setup Research Team. Last reviewed: July 2026. Price confidence: Verified official price. Source type: Official JAFZA Investor Guide fee schedule; partial setup components. View our pricing and ranking methodology or report outdated information.
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Official source checks
This profile keeps cost, visa, banking and timing guidance cautious because JAFZA setup terms can change by activity, package, office or facility route, regulatory review and current authority quote.
Use these links to verify package scope before payment. UFZC remains independent and is not an authority, bank, law firm, tax adviser or immigration adviser.
Pricing Evidence & Source Notes
Use this profile as a planning guide, not a final invoice. Confirm the current package, activity wording, visas, office or flexi-desk requirement and renewal amount before payment.
Free Zone
Package
Year 1 Cost
Renewal Cost
3-Year Total
Visa Option
Office / Flexi Requirement
Year 1 Confidence
Source Type
Conflict Status
Last Reviewed
JAFZA
FZCo registration and service licence components
AED 10,000 FZCo registration plus annual service licence components before facility and add-ons Confidence: Verified official price
AED 5,000 annual service licence renewal component before facility and add-ons Confidence: Verified official price
AED 20,000 3-year registration plus service licence components before facility and add-ons Confidence: Verified official price
Visa access depends on the selected facility; immigration fees are separate
A workstation, office, warehouse, showroom or other qualifying facility is required and priced separately
Verified official price
Official JAFZA Investor Guide fee schedule; partial setup components
No material public conflict recorded
July 2026
What is included
The current official guide lists AED 5,000 one-time FZCo registration and AED 5,000 annual service licence fees. The three-year component total is the registration fee plus three published annual licence periods.
What is not included
Workstation, office, warehouse or other facility, security deposit, establishment card, visas, medical, Emirates ID, insurance, customs, activity approvals and advisory support.
Hidden-cost risk
AED 10,000 is not a complete JAFZA setup invoice. Facility choice and annual related charges materially change Year 1, renewal and three-year outlay; trading, logistics and industrial licences also use different official fee lines.
Banking difficulty
Medium to high
Best fit
Large trading, logistics, warehouse, import/export and industrial companies needing port access.
Prices can change based on free zone authority updates, activity selection, visa count, office or flexi-desk requirement, shareholder structure, establishment card, immigration file, medical test, Emirates ID, insurance, banking support and consultant service fees. Always request a current quote before payment. View methodology or compare all rows in the UAE Free Zone Cost Index.
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