Jebel Ali Freezone (JAFZA) was founded in 1985 with the intentions for the international companies to enjoy benefits and opportunities of the free trade. JAFZA is located 40 kms from Dubai International Airport.

Jebel Ali Free Zone is the ideal Warehousing and Distribution hub for a market of some 2 billion people. Combining the services of the best port in the Middle East with an efficient and dynamic infrastructure it offers a unique opportunity to do business in the Middle East.

Stable regulations, well-developed communications, efficient transportation systems, and the pro-business environment of Dubai make this Free Zone one of the best in the world. It has been the base of more than 6400 companies from more than 100 countries, including CIBA-Geigy . Tetra-Pak, Colgate-Palmolive, Nestle, Hj-Heinz, Unilever, Nivea, L’oreal, BP, Total, Lubricants, Shell, BASF, Hond, TaTa, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Bridgestone, Acer, Bose, JVC, Toshiba, Sanyo, Yamaha, Sony, Matsushita, Philips, Siemens, Nokia, and Daimler Chrysler amongst others.

FULL ACCESS TO PORT

The Free Zone and Dubai Port World’s – UAE are inextricable linked, and enjoy a strong, symbiotic relationship. The Free Zone is built around Dubai Port World’s Jebel Ali Terminal, enabling customers to take full advantage of the port’s ISO-certified container and general cargo operations. Specialized 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 & Consular requirements and other immigration matters, health cards, driving licence and car registration, communication facilities and sponsor’s letters.

QUALITY SERVICES

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

FULL FOREIGN OWNERSHIP

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 and in-house e-business support services.

PREBUILT FACILITIES AVAILABLE ON LEASE

Office space is available for lease, as well as Warehouses for storage, distribution and manufacturing. Land to build purpose-built facilities is also available.

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