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 Latvians
Guide for Latvian founders · around 6.5 hours from Riga
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 founders and established groups. JAFZA issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Dubai, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. As we tell every client, latvians are a small community in logistics, IT and timber trading, so the JAFZA authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Latvian applications every day and process them without hesitation. Just as important, for Latvian founders, the UAE is around 6.5 hours from Riga, the UAE is 1 to 2 hours ahead of Latvia, and English is the business language.
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.
To be clear, 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. From day one, unlike some zones, JAFZA does not require a large paid-up capital to be blocked in a bank account before the licence is issued. Latvian applicants benefit from the fact that JAFZA already has many Latvian shareholders on its register, so its officers recognise Latvia paperwork and name formats instantly.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Put simply, all prices for JAFZA company formation for Latvians are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before a single dirham changes hands. In short, pricing for JAFZA company formation for Latvians depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
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
In practice, gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of JAFZA company formation for Latvians.
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
Crucially, 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. Nothing is submitted for JAFZA company formation for Latvians until you have reviewed and approved it.
- 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 business days.
- 3
Document submission and payment
You sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with JAFZA and the authority's licence fee is paid. Nothing is submitted for JAFZA company formation for Latvians until you have reviewed and approved it.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
Once the JAFZA licence and company documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting.
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?
Once your paperwork are complete, the authority usually issues the licence within 10 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Can I add more activities to my JAFZA licence later?
Yes. JAFZA allows activity additions and changes through a licence amendment, which GoldenKey can process in a few working days (Monday to Friday) for a small authority fee.
Can I open a UAE bank account with a JAFZA company?
Yes, JAFZA companies open accounts with UAE banks every day. Approval depends on the bank's compliance review of your profile, business plan and documents, and GoldenKey prepares the file and introduces you to a suitable bank.
Can a Latvian citizen own 100% of a company in JAFZA?
Yes, it can. Latvians can own the full share capital of a JAFZA company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Latvians need a UAE visa before applying for JAFZA?
Not in that case. You can apply for the licence from Latvia with scanned papers, and the investor residence visa is processed afterwards.
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In short, 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 JAFZA company formation for Latvians.
Good to know
More about JAFZA
Why the UAE
English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies JAFZA company formation for Latvians for international founders. The UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for JAFZA company formation for Latvians.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with JAFZA company formation for Latvians, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. GoldenKey is a licensed business setup consultancy, not a reseller, which means your JAFZA request is prepared, checked and submitted by our own team. GoldenKey's consultants have handled JAFZA company formation for Latvians for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly.
