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Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority - DAFZA offers a unique business environment to investors looking to set up a business in Dubai, UAE.
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DAFZA DAFZA: Business Setup in Dubai Airport Free : Business Setup in Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority Zone Authority Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority (DAFZA) was established in 1996 and is now one of the fastest-growing free zones in the Gulf and the Middle East. It is located adjacent to the Dubai International Airport, which makes it one of the most sought-after free zones. It offers a variety of facilities and a very good infrastructure. It is home to more than 1600 companies and 15000+ professionals.
Why Why DAFZA DAFZA? ? A strategic location as it is situated 100% It offers 24/7 Dedicated next to the Dubai International Airport corporate customs logistics along with world-class infrastructure tax services and centre which provides clients an upper hand exemption rapid cargo to perform all business activities clearance efficiently and effectively
Why DAFZA? Why DAFZA? 100% personal 100% 100% No 100% income tax currency restrictions import and repatriation foreign exemption export tax of capital enterprise exemption and profits ownership
The DAFZA Company Formation Process The DAFZA Company Formation Process 01 02 03 Choose your license type Choose your company type Choose your space
The Types of licenses for a DAFZA company The Types of licenses for a DAFZA company formation formation Trading License Trading License Industrial License Industrial License Service License Service License Allows importing, exporting, distributing, consolidating, and storing almost all product types. Allows the implementation of all light production activities that are specified in the license. Allows the carrying out of service or consultancy activities specified in the license.
The Types of licenses for a DAFZA company The Types of licenses for a DAFZA company formation formation E E- -commerce License commerce License Dual License with DED Dual License with DED With this license, permission is given to This license allows DAFZA-registered trade goods and services online. companies to apply for a DED (Dubai Department of Economic Development) Licence without any General Trading License General Trading License This license allows the holder to need for physical office space on the trade in general activities such as mainland. Basically, businesses import, export, re-export, storage, possessing this license can operate and distribution. out of DAFZA.
Available Business Structures Available Business Structures Business Structures available at DAFZA Business Structures available at DAFZA Free Zone Limited Liability Company Free Zone Limited Liability Company Branch Company Branch Company A free zone limited liability company in DAFZA can be a wholly owned company or an independent legal It is the branch of an existing company entity. At leastone director is required. with noshare capital requirements.
Offerings of Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority Offerings of Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority Office space Office space Licensing, registration, and insurance Fully furnished IT equipment and services Reserved Parking Housekeeping
Offerings of Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority Offerings of Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority Warehousing Cold Light Power availability Retail and Storage Industrial up to 200kW which Outlets Industrial Units suits all business Space sizes Warehousing and Industrial Space
Offerings of Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority Offerings of Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority DAFZA Industrial Park DAFZA Industrial Park Twenty employm Thirtyemployme Thirty Ten cold- 312 sqm. average ent visas for nt visas for Three warehouses storageenabled warehouse size spaces 350 sqm. spaces above warehouses and below 350 sqm.
Offerings of Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority Offerings of Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority DAFZA Industrial Park DAFZA Industrial Park 117 sqm. is the 7.9 m minimum 11.1 m maximum Individual Daylight adaptive average office warehouse warehouse height loading and design area per height unloading areas warehouse (Blocks C & D)
The Business Activities permitted in Dubai The Business Activities permitted in Dubai Airport Free Zone Airport Free Zone Education Banks, Finance and Credit
Investment Insurance Restaurants, Bars and Canteens Railway
Aircraft and Spacecraft Petrol/ Crude Petrol/ Oil and Natural Gas Electronics and Electrical Group Legal Services
Business and Management consultancy services Engineering, architectural activities, and the relevant technical consultancy Other Service / Trade Activities which are subjected to approval Transport, Shipping, and Storage
Travel Agent Motor Vehicles & Auto Spare Parts Representative Office Agricultural raw materials and live animals and Plants
Foodstuff and Beverages Textiles, Clothing, and Footwear Advertising Stationery & Books
Household & Furniture Trading Jewelry Sports Equipment Perfumery, Medicines, Beauty
Spectacles & Contact Lenses Metals & Metal Ores Building Materials Agricultural, Flowers & Plants
Chemical Waste Trading Bags, Packaging Material & Paper Trading Equipment & Machines
The documents required for business setup The documents required for business setup Personal Bank Statements of 6 months Application Form Business Plan
The documents required for business setup The documents required for business setup No Objection Letter for the manager (if he is a resident of UAE and a UAE employment visa- holder) Passport of the shareholder and the other officers, manager, director, and secretary if applicable. Original bank reference letter
The documents required for business setup The documents required for business setup After obtaining the initial approval, the applicant is required to submit the following After obtaining the initial approval, the applicant is required to submit the following documents documents Attachment of Notarized and Notarized and Attested Owner’s Attested Power of Attorney of declaration regarding the Manager, Director, and Secretary establishment of the company in as applicable Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority and guarantee for full financial commitment Specimen Signature to Notarized and Attested Appointment of be provided in DAFZA’s Legal representative, if applicable Signed office rental presence and their passport copy agreement
DAFZA Square Business Centre DAFZA Square Business Centre Grow your business at DAFZA Grow your business at DAFZA DEIRA Meeting Room Video and audio conferencing (available at cost for international calls) Wireless presentations Built-in computer Physical connectivity (HDMI/VGA/A-VGA) Display screen Nano table PC DAFZA stationary Complimentary hot beverages Complimentary WiFi Free parking • • • • • • • • • •
Al Al- -Wasel WaselMeeting Room Meeting Room 20-pax capacity Built-in computer Video and audio conferencing that are available at cost for international calls Physical connectivity (HDMI/VGA/A-VGA) Wireless presentations Display screen
Al Al- -Wasel WaselMeeting Room Meeting Room Nano table PC DAFZA stationary DVD player Complimentary hot beverages Document camera Complimentary WiFi
Jumeirah Conference Room Jumeirah Conference Room 01 01 02 02 Video and audio conferencing that 30-pax capacity are available 04 04 03 03 Built-in computer Wireless presentations
Jumeirah Conference Room Jumeirah Conference Room 06 06 05 05 Display screen Physical connectivity (HDMI/VGA/A-VGA) 08 08 07 07 Nano table PC DVD player
Jumeirah Conference Room Jumeirah Conference Room 10 10 09 09 Document camera 23 touch screens 11 11 12 12 Complimentary hot DAFZA stationary beverages
Jumeirah Conference Room Jumeirah Conference Room 13 13 14 14 Complimentary WiFi Free parking
Al Majlis Function Room Al Majlis Function Room 200-pax capacity Three display screens Wireless presentations Live Podium PC Podium microphone recording camera
Al Majlis Function Room Al Majlis Function Room Wireless handheld microphones Lapel Podium HDMI/VGA port DAFZA stationary Complimentary hot beverages Complimentary WiFi microphone
Auditorium Auditorium Suitable for presentations, 225-pax capacity training sessions, seminars, remote lectures, cultural events, and programmes Wireless multi-way presentation Podium with (smartphones/laptops/Mac/PC) interactive panels
Auditorium Auditorium Annotation and whiteboard HD recording facilities on the podium system (podium and screen) Live streaming Video conferencing through People+ content system
The various types of services provided by The various types of services provided by DAFZA DAFZA Business Services Business Services Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority offers a variety of business setup and administrative services to both their new and existing clients. These services aim to make day-to-day business operations smooth and easy. They have a one- stop-shop concept within DAFZA, which includes all of the necessary government departments and private entities that are needed to set up and run the company. A dedicated government service centre, banks, telecommunications companies, and other service providers are other services available.
The various types of services provided by DAFZA Service Portal Service Portal DAFZA provides an online service portal, which is an integrated platform, and it not only helps in setting up a company but also is a gateway for all the needs after business registration. It can be accessed directly through the smartphone and features more than 250 essential DAFZAservices.
The various types of services provided by DAFZA Operational Services Operational Servicesat DAFZA at DAFZA Leasing and Licensing- Incorporation and registration of a new Free Zone establishment or a branch of a foreign company, Freezone licensing and Office lease agreements • Interiors and Facilities Management- In-house interior design services, turnkey solutions with convenient payment plans, fit- out and retrofit activities approvals,housekeeping and building maintenance, HVAC, central cooling systems, and emergency power • Government Services- Visas,which include employment visas, visit visas and dependents’ visas, Family sponsorship, Visa transfer, and Employment contracts •
The various types of services provided by DAFZA Operational Services Operational Servicesat DAFZA at DAFZA Dedicated Government Service Centres- Dubai Customs, Dubai Police, Directorate of General Residency and Foreign Affairs, Dubai Health Authority, DubaiChamber, andEmirates Post • Information Telephone line and services, Etisalat and Du connectivity, IT support packages and integrated solutions and Communication Technology-Telecom services, • Security Services- 24/7 security with CCTV surveillance, Entry permits, Car park leasing, Comprehensive safety systems which include fire alarms, smoke and heat detectors, automatic sprinklers and emergency lighting, andCertified fire safety training • Other Service Providers- Emirates NBD, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Etisalat,Du, Travelagencies andVisa Services •
The various types of services provided by DAFZA The various types of services provided by DAFZA Visa Services Visa Services It provides all business owners with visas and healthcare cards for their Staff Sponsorship Staff Sponsorship At DAFZA, support to business family and staff. owners is offered for processing Family Sponsorship Family Sponsorship It can provide assistance visas, residence permits, and healthcare cards. It is also ensured tocompany directors and that medical reports and any other managers to obtain visas necessary staff for their families documentation are completed. and dependants
Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions For what period is the DAFZA license valid? For what period is the DAFZA license valid? TheDAFZA license is validfor one year. Are audit reports to be submitted annually? Are audit reports to be submitted annually? Yes, companies established in DAFZAhave to submit audit reports annually.
N R Doshi & Partners N R Doshi and Partners has been helping investors realize their dream to establish and expand their business in Dubai and UAE. We help them select the right free zone considering their business activities; we guide them on choosing the right license type, and complete all the company formation formalities on their behalf.
