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 Irish nationals
Guide for Irish founders · around 7.5 hours from Dublin
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 business owners and established groups. 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. In our experience, the most common businesses Irish nationals open through GoldenKey are in aviation leasing, construction, education and hospitality, although JAFZA supports almost any activity. For most clients, irish nationals are a lively community of more than 10,000, strong in aviation leasing, construction, education and hospitality, so the JAFZA authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Irish applications every day and process them without hesitation.
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, one of the reasons we recommend JAFZA is its world's largest port-adjacent free zone, which matters more than most entrepreneurs realise once the business is running. Put simply, unlike some zones, JAFZA does not require a large paid-up capital to be blocked in a bank account before the licence is granted. Irish applicants benefit from the fact that JAFZA already has many Irish shareholders on its register, so its officers recognise Ireland documents and name formats instantly.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
For most clients, all prices for JAFZA company formation for Irish nationals are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. The figures below for JAFZA company formation for Irish nationals 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
From day one, the document list for JAFZA company formation for Irish 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
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
In short, your trade name is reserved with the JAFZA authority and initial approval is obtained; this stage rarely takes more than two working days (Monday to Friday). For JAFZA company formation for Irish nationals, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
- 3
Document submission and payment
In our experience, with the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested paperwork and settles the licence fee with the authority on your behalf.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
To be clear, once the JAFZA licence and company documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting. For JAFZA company formation for Irish nationals, 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 many visas can I get with a JAFZA licence?
Visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. JAFZA packages usually 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 an audit required for a JAFZA company?
As we tell every client, 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.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in JAFZA?
Most JAFZA licences can be issued remotely with scanned paperwork 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 processed.
Can a Irish citizen own 100% of a company in JAFZA?
Yes. Irish nationals can own the full share capital of a JAFZA company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Irish nationals need a UAE visa before applying for JAFZA?
No, it does not. You can apply for the licence from Ireland with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is handled afterwards.
Get a free quote
Ready to start your business in JAFZA?
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 Irish nationals.
Good to know
More about JAFZA
Why the UAE
In our experience, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so JAFZA company formation for Irish nationals no longer requires a local partner. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from JAFZA company formation for Irish nationals can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
On the ground, our quotations for JAFZA company formation for Irish nationals list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before any payment anything. GoldenKey's consultants have handled JAFZA company formation for Irish nationals for traders, consultants, tech entrepreneurs and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. For most clients, we speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for JAFZA company formation for Irish nationals.
