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
Open Yard in JAFZA
Jebel Ali — the world's largest free zone and gateway to global trade
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
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. GoldenKey has guided hundreds of entrepreneurs through JAFZA company formation, from name reservation to the moment the licence PDF lands in their inbox. 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.
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.
Popular activities in JAFZA include import/export, logistics, manufacturing, commodities and retail, and most of them can be combined on a single licence. In practice, office options in JAFZA range from office suite, showroom, warehouse, factory, bulk liquid facility or open yard, so you only pay for the space your visa quota actually needs. 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.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Use the table below to compare packages for an open yard licence in JAFZA; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. As a rule, pricing for an open yard licence 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
The document list for an open yard licence 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
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?
Put simply, 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 UAE residence visa is handled.
How long does the JAFZA licence take?
Day to day, once your documents are complete, the authority typically issues the licence within 10 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
What is the difference between an FZE and an FZCO in JAFZA?
An FZE has one shareholder and an FZCO has two or more. Both offer limited liability and 100% foreign ownership, and the fees in JAFZA are generally the same.
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 clients generally, 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.
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 supporting documents, and GoldenKey prepares the file and introduces you to a suitable bank.
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More about JAFZA
Open Yard explained
Open yards are fenced outdoor storage areas for vehicles, machinery, containers and building materials. In JAFZA, GoldenKey matches the office option to the visa quota you actually need so you are not paying for space you will not use.
Why the UAE
The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many company owners choose it as a base for an open yard licence in JAFZA. Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes an open yard licence in JAFZA a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with an open yard licence in JAFZA, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. In short, our quotations for an open yard licence in JAFZA list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. GoldenKey's consultants have handled an open yard licence in JAFZA for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly.
