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
JAFZA Company Formation for Chinese nationals
Guide for Chinese founders · around 8 hours from Beijing or Shanghai from Beijing
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
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 entrepreneurs who want a UAE licence without a large upfront budget. JAFZA combines world's largest port-adjacent free zone with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, so it suits both first-time company owners and established groups. China is the UAE's largest non-oil trading partner and Jebel Ali is the main gateway for Chinese goods into the Middle East and Africa, which gives Chinese entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their JAFZA licence is released. Just as important, for Chinese entrepreneurs, the UAE is around 8 hours from Beijing or Shanghai from Beijing, 4 hours ahead of the UAE, and Mandarin-speaking support is available through our partner network.
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.
Just as important, dP World logistics ecosystem integration. One of the reasons we recommend JAFZA is its world's largest port-adjacent free zone, which matters more than most business owners realise once the business is running. GoldenKey has prepared JAFZA files for Chinese customers in trading, manufacturing, electronics and e-commerce, which means we know which China documents need attestation and which can be submitted as plain copies.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
All prices for JAFZA company formation for Chinese nationals are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing ahead of payment. As a rule, the figures below for JAFZA company formation for Chinese nationals are updated by GoldenKey whenever the issuing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
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 2026-10-24.
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
The document list for JAFZA company formation for Chinese nationals is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
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
Just as important, we confirm that your activity is available in JAFZA, choose the licence type and agree the visa package and office option that match your plan. For JAFZA company formation for Chinese nationals this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the JAFZA authority and obtains initial approval, in most cases within one to two working days.
- 3
Document submission and payment
You sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the authority. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for JAFZA company formation for Chinese nationals.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
In practice, your JAFZA licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are granted, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction.
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?
Crucially, once your documents are complete, the authority as a rule issues the licence within 10 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in JAFZA?
From day one, most JAFZA licences can be granted 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 completed.
Can a JAFZA company do business on the UAE mainland?
A JAFZA company can sell to mainland customers through a mainland distributor, invoice services to mainland clients generally, and apply for a dual-licence arrangement where the emirate offers one. Direct retail or on-site contracting on the mainland needs a mainland licence.
Do Chinese nationals need a UAE visa before applying for JAFZA?
No, it does not. You can apply for the licence from China with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is processed afterwards.
Can a Chinese citizen own 100% of a company in JAFZA?
Absolutely. Chinese nationals can own the full share capital of a JAFZA company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Get a free quote
Ready to start your business in JAFZA?
In practice, ready to start? Send us a WhatsApp message with your nationality, the activity you have in mind and the number of visas you need, and we will reply shortly with a written quotation for JAFZA company formation for Chinese nationals.
Good to know
More about JAFZA
Why the UAE
Banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of JAFZA company formation for Chinese nationals predictable. As we tell every client, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies JAFZA company formation for Chinese nationals for international founders.
Why GoldenKey
From day one, our quotations for JAFZA company formation for Chinese nationals list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. 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 request sit. GoldenKey's consultants have handled JAFZA company formation for Chinese nationals for traders, consultants, tech company owners and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves promptly.
