Workstation – 2 Visa Quota (6 Sqm, Licence + Registration + Cic)
2 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 56,210
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 2 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
FREE ZONE · DUBAI
Accounting & Bookkeeping in JAFZA
Bookkeeping, VAT and corporate tax filing, payroll and financial reporting for SMEs
5–7 daysSetup time100%Ownership2 (workstation) · 1 per 9 sqm officeVisas
- 5–7 daysSetup time
- Trading · Service · Industrial · GT · HoldingLicence type
- Workstation · Office · Warehouse · PlotOffice / facility
- 2 (workstation) · 1 per 9 sqm officeVisa eligibility
- Standard · NOC for regulated goodsApprovals needed
- From AED 46,310Renewal cost
About JAFZA
Why JAFZA
As a rule, if you are weighing up where to register in the UAE, JAFZA deserves a close look for its world's largest port-adjacent free zone and straightforward renewal process. JAFZA is Jebel Ali — the world's largest free zone and gateway to global trade, and it has become one of the most practical choices for founders who want a UAE licence without a large upfront budget. As a rule, demand for bookkeeping has surged since corporate tax began in 2023. Auditing is a separately regulated activity requiring Ministry of Economy registration, but bookkeeping and tax agent services are accessible to qualified accountants. Accounting & Bookkeeping in JAFZA means bookkeeping, VAT and corporate tax filing, payroll and financial reporting for SMEs, and it is licensed as a professional activity.
Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) is Dubai's flagship free zone, built around Jebel Ali Port and next to Al Maktoum International Airport. It is the natural home for trading, logistics, light industry and regional headquarters that move goods in and out of the UAE. Companies are formed as an FZE (one shareholder), an FZCO (two or more shareholders) or a Branch, with 100% foreign ownership. Facilities range from a 6 sqm workstation to offices from 27 sqm, warehouses from 313 sqm, showrooms and plots of land — the facility you lease decides your visa quota. GoldenKey handles the full JAFZA application for you: name, licence type, activity selection, facility choice, registration, Computer Immigration Card and visas.
Day to day, popular activities in JAFZA include import/export, logistics, manufacturing, commodities and retail, and most of them can be combined on a single licence. Home to 9,500+ companies including Fortune 500 brands. JAFZA is a sensible home for accounting & bookkeeping because bookkeeping, VAT and corporate tax filing, payroll and financial reporting for SMEs is a well-understood activity there and the approvals are routine.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Day to day, use the table below to compare packages for accounting & bookkeeping in JAFZA; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. Pricing for accounting & bookkeeping in JAFZA depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
Office 27 Sqm – 3 Visa Quota (licence + Registration + Cic)
3 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 95,535
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 3 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Warehouse 556 Sqm – 25 Visa Quota (licence + Registration + Cic)
25 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 390,258
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 25 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Additional visaAED 4,950
Annual renewalAED 46,310
Bank account assistanceAED 1,650
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-28.
Business activities
Explore 1,429 business activities in JAFZA
JAFZA lets you combine related activities on one licence. Search by what your business does — in English or Arabic — and quote the GK code when you ask for a quotation.
Popular choices · 1,429 activities availableAll 1,429 JAFZA activities
Required documents
Documents required
Gather these papers and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of accounting & bookkeeping in JAFZA.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- Passport copy of every shareholder, manager and directorValid for at least 6 months
- Applicant details: full name, mobile number, e-mail address and nationalityJAFZA sends the application link to this e-mail
- Proposed company name (3 options), formation type (FZE / FZCO / Branch), licence type(s), main industry and facility type & sizeGoldenKey prepares this with you
- Passport copy and passport-size photograph for each employment visaMedical and Emirates ID done after entry permit
- UAE residence visa and Emirates ID copyOnly if already a UAE residentif applicable
- No Objection Certificate from the relevant ministry or authority for regulated goods or servicesPharma, agriculture, media, food and similar activitiesif applicable
- Signed General Trading licence conditions acknowledgementOnly for a General Trading licenceif applicable
For companies
- Parent company trade licence / certificate of incorporation, Memorandum & Articles and board resolutionAttested as required by JAFZA
Our process
How JAFZA works with GoldenKey
- 1
Consultation and activity selection
GoldenKey starts by confirming your activity is available in JAFZA, then agrees the licence category, visa quota and office option with you in writing.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
We submit your preferred trade names to JAFZA and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission. For accounting & bookkeeping in JAFZA this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
- 3
Document submission and payment
You sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with JAFZA and the registrar's licence fee is paid.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
Once the JAFZA licence and company documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting. For accounting & bookkeeping in JAFZA, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about JAFZA. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsHow long does the JAFZA licence take?
Once your supporting documents are complete, the issuing authority normally issues the licence within 10 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Is an audit required for a JAFZA company?
As a rule, requirements vary by zone and by company size. GoldenKey will confirm the current JAFZA rule when we prepare your quotation, and we provide bookkeeping if you need accounts in any case for corporate tax.
How many visas can I get with a JAFZA licence?
On the ground, visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. JAFZA packages typically start from a zero-visa option and scale to five or more visas with a physical office, and additional visas can be added later for the per-visa fee shown in our pricing.
Is accounting & bookkeeping allowed in JAFZA?
Absolutely. Accounting & Bookkeeping is an available activity in {ent}, and GoldenKey lists the exact sub-activities on your licence. FTA tax agent registration for representing customers; MoE for audit.
What approvals does accounting & bookkeeping need?
FTA tax agent registration for representing clients; MoE for audit. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
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Good to know
More about JAFZA
Why the UAE
To be clear, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so accounting & bookkeeping in JAFZA no longer requires a local partner. To be clear, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies accounting & bookkeeping in JAFZA for international founders.
Why GoldenKey
Just as important, after your JAFZA licence is issued, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice. Most of our JAFZA customers come to us through referrals from other founders, and for that reason we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. For most clients, if a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your JAFZA file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the application sit.
