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
Interior Design & Fit-out in JAFZA
Interior design consultancy, space planning and, with the right approvals, fit-out execution
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
A JAFZA company can be owned entirely by foreign nationals, needs no local sponsor and can start trading internationally as soon as the licence is issued. 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. In our experience, typical examples of this activity include residential interiors, commercial fit-out design, furniture design and 3D visualisation, which can typically sit together on one JAFZA licence. From day one, design consultancy is a professional licence that works well in free zones. Executing fit-out works on client premises is a contracting activity that needs a mainland licence and classification.
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.
In practice, the authority permits Free Zone Establishment (FZE), Free Zone Company (FZCO), Branch and Public Company, which covers solo founders, partnerships and overseas groups opening a UAE branch. Unlike some zones, JAFZA does not require a large paid-up capital to be blocked in a bank account before the licence is issued. Crucially, for interior design & fit-out, JAFZA offers the office options such a business actually needs and a visa quota that can grow with the team.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
In practice, the figures below for interior design & fit-out in JAFZA are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. From day one, all prices for interior design & fit-out in JAFZA are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing ahead of payment.
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 2026-10-27.
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.
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Required documents
Documents required
The document list for interior design & fit-out in JAFZA 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
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
Name reservation and initial approval
Your trade name is reserved with the JAFZA authority and initial approval is obtained; this stage rarely takes more than two working days. If the authority raises a query on interior design & fit-out in JAFZA at this stage, we handle it the same day.
- 3
Document submission and payment
With the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested paperwork and settles the licence fee with the issuing authority on your behalf.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
Once the JAFZA licence and company papers are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting. Nothing is submitted for interior design & fit-out in JAFZA until you have reviewed and approved it.
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?
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 UAE residence visa is processed.
How long does the JAFZA licence take?
Once your papers are complete, the licensing authority typically issues the licence within 10 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
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 customers for most applicants, 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.
Is interior design & fit-out allowed in JAFZA?
Absolutely. Interior Design & Fit-out is an available activity in {ent}, and GoldenKey lists the exact sub-activities on your licence. Municipality classification only if executing works.
What approvals does interior design & fit-out need?
Day to day, municipality classification only if executing works. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
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Just as important, 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 interior design & fit-out in JAFZA.
Good to know
More about JAFZA
Why the UAE
From day one, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes interior design & fit-out in JAFZA a route to relocation as well as a business decision. In our experience, the UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for interior design & fit-out in JAFZA.
Why GoldenKey
To be clear, you deal with one named consultant from the first call until your JAFZA licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally. GoldenKey's consultants have handled interior design & fit-out in JAFZA for traders, consultants, tech business owners and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. Our quotations for interior design & fit-out in JAFZA list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, ahead of payment anything.
