WhatsApp quoteGoldenKey's consultants wrote this guide to the JAFZA setup process for Romanians based on the files we process every week, not on theory. In practice, this guide from GoldenKey explains the JAFZA setup process for Romanians in plain language, with the costs, documents and timelines you should expect in 2026.
Key takeaways
- Romanians can own 100% of a JAFZA company with no local partner.
- Documents from Romania may need attestation for professional activities and visas.
- The licence can be issued remotely; you travel for the medical test and Emirates ID.
- GoldenKey handles the file from name reservation to bank introduction.
Background
Step-by-Step: JAFZA Company Setup for Romanian Founders is located in Jebel Ali Port area, Dubai — adjacent to Jebel Ali Port (world's 9th busiest), and the licensing authority's processing time for a standard file is around 10 business days. Step-by-Step: JAFZA Company Setup for Romanian Founders licences are renewed annually with a simple online payment and updated passport copies, and GoldenKey sends a reminder 60 days before the due date. In practice, office options in Step-by-Step: JAFZA Company Setup for Romanian Founders range from office suite, showroom, warehouse, factory, bulk liquid facility or open yard, so you only pay for the space your visa quota actually needs.
What to do, in order
Step 1Consultation and activity selection
GoldenKey starts by confirming your activity is available in Step-by-Step: JAFZA Company Setup for Romanian Founders, then agrees the licence category, visa quota and office option with you in writing. Nothing is submitted for the JAFZA setup process for Romanians until you have reviewed and approved it.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the Step-by-Step: JAFZA Company Setup for Romanian Founders authority and obtains initial approval, typically within one to two working days.
Step 3Document submission and payment
In our experience, you sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested paperwork and the licence fee is paid to the authority. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to the JAFZA setup process for Romanians.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Your Step-by-Step: JAFZA Company Setup for Romanian Founders licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are issued, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction.
Documents you will need
Keep these ready before you start:
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
Costs
Prices for the JAFZA setup process for Romanians are drawn from GoldenKey's live price list and confirmed in writing before you pay. Government fees change from time to time; the figures on this page update automatically when they do.
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
Why the UAE
Put simply, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies the JAFZA setup process for Romanians for international founders. Day to day, the UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for the JAFZA setup process for Romanians.
How GoldenKey helps
For most clients, our quotations for the JAFZA setup process for Romanians list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. As we tell every client, if a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your Step-by-Step: JAFZA Company Setup for Romanian Founders file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the application sit.
In practice, prefer to visit? Our Ajman office welcomes walk-ins during working hours, and we can also meet you in Dubai or Sharjah by appointment to discuss the JAFZA setup process for Romanians.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between an FZE and an FZCO in Step-by-Step: JAFZA Company Setup for Romanian Founders?
An FZE has one shareholder and an FZCO has two or more. Both offer limited liability and 100% foreign ownership, and the fees in Step-by-Step: JAFZA Company Setup for Romanian Founders are in most cases the same.
Can I open a UAE bank account with a Step-by-Step: JAFZA Company Setup for Romanian Founders company?
Yes, Step-by-Step: JAFZA Company Setup for Romanian Founders companies open accounts with UAE banks every day. Approval depends on the bank's compliance review of your profile, business plan and documents, and GoldenKey prepares the file and introduces you to a suitable bank.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Step-by-Step: JAFZA Company Setup for Romanian Founders?
For most clients, most Step-by-Step: JAFZA Company Setup for Romanian Founders licences can be issued remotely with scanned supporting documents and a signed power of attorney. You will need to enter the UAE for the medical test and Emirates ID biometrics when your residence visa is processed.
Is an audit required for a Step-by-Step: JAFZA Company Setup for Romanian Founders company?
Requirements vary by zone and by company size. GoldenKey will confirm the current Step-by-Step: JAFZA Company Setup for Romanian Founders rule when we prepare your quotation, and we provide bookkeeping if you need accounts in any case for corporate tax.
