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 Malaysians
Guide for Malaysian founders · around 7 hours from Kuala Lumpur
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
Importantly, if you are weighing up where to register in the UAE, JAFZA deserves a close look for its world's largest port-adjacent free zone and straightforward renewal process. JAFZA issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Dubai, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. The most common businesses Malaysians open through GoldenKey are in Islamic finance, halal food, oil and gas services and education, although JAFZA supports almost any activity. Malaysia and the UAE cooperate closely in Islamic finance and halal trade, with Dubai as the regional hub, which gives Malaysian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their JAFZA licence is issued.
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.
As a rule, direct access to Jebel Ali Port — 15% of Dubai's GDP passes through here. Crucially, one of the reasons we recommend JAFZA is its world's largest port-adjacent free zone, which matters more than most company owners realise once the business is running. To be clear, many Malaysian founders run JAFZA companies alongside an existing business in Malaysia, using the UAE entity for international invoicing and regional sales.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
For most clients, use the table below to compare packages for JAFZA company formation for Malaysians; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. The figures below for JAFZA company formation for Malaysians are updated by GoldenKey whenever the registrar 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 2026-10-27.
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.
Popular choices · 1,429 activities availableAll 1,429 JAFZA activities
Required documents
Documents required
Gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of JAFZA company formation for Malaysians.
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. Nothing is submitted for JAFZA company formation for Malaysians until you have reviewed and approved it.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the JAFZA authority and obtains initial approval, in most cases within one to two working days.
- 3
Document submission and payment
As a rule, with the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested documents and settles the licence fee with the issuing authority on your behalf. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for JAFZA company formation for Malaysians.
- 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 FAQsHow many visas can I get with a JAFZA licence?
Visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. JAFZA packages generally 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.
How long does the JAFZA licence take?
Once your papers are complete, the issuing authority as a rule issues the licence within 10 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in JAFZA?
Most JAFZA licences can be granted 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.
Can a Malaysian citizen own 100% of a company in JAFZA?
Yes. Malaysians can own the full share capital of a JAFZA company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
How long does the process take for Malaysian applicants?
Processing for Malaysians follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from Malaysia that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
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Message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for JAFZA company formation for Malaysians, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Good to know
More about JAFZA
Why the UAE
On the ground, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes JAFZA company formation for Malaysians a route to relocation as well as a business decision. Crucially, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from JAFZA company formation for Malaysians can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with JAFZA company formation for Malaysians, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Importantly, after your JAFZA licence is issued, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice. On the ground, 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 Malaysians.
