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
Maritime & Ship Services in JAFZA
Ship chandling, bunkering support, crew services, marine supplies and vessel management
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 issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Dubai, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. 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 routine renewal process. GoldenKey has licensed maritime services company businesses for clients in JAFZA and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later. Maritime & Ship Services in JAFZA means ship chandling, bunkering support, crew services, marine supplies and vessel management, and it is licensed as a commercial activity.
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.
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 licences are renewed annually with a simple online payment and updated passport copies, and GoldenKey sends a reminder 60 days before the due date. For most clients, for maritime & ship services, 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
Use the table below to compare packages for maritime & ship services in JAFZA; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. Pricing for maritime & ship services in JAFZA 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.
Popular choices · 1,429 activities availableAll 1,429 JAFZA activities
Required documents
Documents required
As we tell every client, gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of maritime & ship services 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
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.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the JAFZA authority and obtains initial approval, usually within one to two working days. We keep a written record of this step so your file for maritime & ship services in JAFZA is audit-ready.
- 3
Document submission and payment
You sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with JAFZA and the licensing authority's licence fee is paid.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
Day to day, your JAFZA licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are issued, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction. For maritime & ship services in JAFZA this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about JAFZA. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsCan I add more activities to my JAFZA licence later?
It can. 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.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in JAFZA?
Most JAFZA licences can be issued 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 residency visa is processed.
How long does the JAFZA licence take?
Once your documents are complete, the authority as a rule issues the licence within 10 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
What approvals does maritime & ship services need?
Port authority registration; FTA for bunkering. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
Is maritime & ship services allowed in JAFZA?
Yes. Maritime & Ship Services is an available activity in {ent}, and GoldenKey lists the exact sub-activities on your licence. Port authority registration; FTA for bunkering.
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Good to know
More about JAFZA
Why the UAE
Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes maritime & ship services in JAFZA a route to relocation as well as a business decision. Put simply, the UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for maritime & ship services in JAFZA.
Why GoldenKey
We speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for maritime & ship services in JAFZA. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for maritime & ship services in JAFZA happen the same day they are ready. On the ground, 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.
