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
Gold & Jewellery Trading in JAFZA
Wholesale and retail trading of gold, diamonds, precious stones and jewellery
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 combines world's largest port-adjacent free zone with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, which is why it suits both first-time company owners and established groups. Importantly, founders choose JAFZA when they want a credible UAE address, fast licensing and packages that scale from a solo flexi-desk to a multi-visa office. Gold & Jewellery Trading in JAFZA means wholesale and retail trading of gold, diamonds, precious stones and jewellery, and it is licensed as a commercial activity. In our experience, typical examples of this activity include bullion trading, diamond wholesale, jewellery retail and refinery supply, which can generally sit together on one JAFZA licence.
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.
On the ground, popular activities in JAFZA include import/export, logistics, manufacturing, commodities and retail, and most of them can be combined on a single licence. Unlike some zones, JAFZA does not require a large paid-up capital to be blocked in a bank account before the licence is issued. JAFZA is a sensible home for gold & jewellery trading because wholesale and retail trading of gold, diamonds, precious stones and jewellery is a well-understood activity there and the approvals are routine.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Pricing for gold & jewellery trading in JAFZA depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. For most clients, the figures below for gold & jewellery trading in JAFZA are updated by GoldenKey whenever the 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 2026-10-28.
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 supporting documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of gold & jewellery trading 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
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. For gold & jewellery trading in JAFZA this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
From day one, your trade name is reserved with the JAFZA authority and initial approval is obtained; this stage rarely takes more than two working days.
- 3
Document submission and payment
From day one, you sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with JAFZA and the authority's licence fee is paid. For gold & jewellery trading in JAFZA, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about JAFZA. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsDo I need to visit the UAE to set up in JAFZA?
Importantly, most JAFZA licences can be released remotely with scanned documents and a signed power of attorney. You will need to enter the UAE for the medical test and Emirates ID biometrics when your UAE residence visa is processed.
How long does the JAFZA licence take?
Once your supporting documents are complete, the authority in most cases issues the licence within 10 business days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
How many visas can I get with a JAFZA licence?
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 gold & jewellery trading allowed in JAFZA?
Absolutely. Gold & Jewellery Trading is an available activity in {ent}, and GoldenKey lists the exact sub-activities on your licence. Ministry of Economy AML registration; Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group for retail.
What approvals does gold & jewellery trading need?
Crucially, ministry of Economy AML registration; Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group for retail. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
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In short, message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for gold & jewellery trading in JAFZA, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Good to know
More about JAFZA
Why the UAE
The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for gold & jewellery trading in JAFZA and makes international pricing simple. Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes gold & jewellery trading in JAFZA a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
In short, our quotations for gold & jewellery trading in JAFZA list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. Importantly, you deal with one named case manager from the first call until your JAFZA licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped business owners from more than 60 countries with gold & jewellery trading in JAFZA, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
