JAFZA Company Formation for French nationals

Why JAFZA

One of the reasons we suggest JAFZA is its world's largest port-adjacent free zone, which matters more than most founders realise once the business is running. In short, established 1985 — the world's largest man-made port-based free zone. In short, for French nationals, the practical advantages of JAFZA are the ease of travel between France and the UAE, English is used for business, and French-speaking advisers are easy to find in Dubai, and a banking system that processes euro (EUR) transfers daily.

How JAFZA works with GoldenKey

1. 
   Step 1

   Consultation and activity selection

   In the first call we check that JAFZA lists your activity, settle the licence type and match the visa package and office to what you actually need.

2. 
   Step 2

   Name reservation and initial approval

   Put simply, your trade name is reserved with the JAFZA authority and initial approval is obtained; this stage rarely takes more than two working days. For JAFZA company formation for French nationals, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.

3. 
   Step 3

   Document submission and payment

   From day one, you sign the request forms and memorandum, we submit the attested paperwork and the licence fee is paid to the authority.

4. 
   Step 4

   Licence issued and next steps

   JAFZA issues the licence, incorporation certificate and lease; from there we open the establishment card, process visas and arrange your bank introduction. Nothing is submitted for JAFZA company formation for French nationals until you have reviewed and approved it.

Documents required

Put simply, gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of JAFZA company formation for French nationals.

• 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
• Educational certificates attested by the France authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
• The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
• A bank statement from your France bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
• A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months

Pricing

Importantly, pricing for JAFZA company formation for French nationals depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. For most clients, all prices for JAFZA company formation for French nationals are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before any payment.

Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.

Why the UAE

The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many company owners choose it as a base for JAFZA company formation for French nationals. As a rule, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from JAFZA company formation for French nationals can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.

Why GoldenKey

Our quotations for JAFZA company formation for French nationals list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. Because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which papers each of them will ask for on a JAFZA file. From day one, you deal with one named adviser from the first call until your JAFZA licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally.

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