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
Perfume & Cosmetics Trading in JAFZA
Trading, private-label and retail of perfumes, skincare and cosmetics
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
In short, 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. JAFZA combines world's largest port-adjacent free zone with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, and that is why it suits both first-time company owners and established groups. As we tell every client, external approvals for perfume & cosmetics trading are: Dubai Municipality Montaji or local equivalent for mainland sale. From day one, perfume & Cosmetics Trading in JAFZA means trading, private-label and retail of perfumes, skincare and cosmetics, 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.
One of the reasons we point clients to JAFZA is its world's largest port-adjacent free zone, which matters more than most company owners realise once the business is running. 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 is a sensible home for perfume & cosmetics trading because trading, private-label and retail of perfumes, skincare and cosmetics is a well-understood activity there and the approvals are routine.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
To be clear, pricing for perfume & cosmetics trading in JAFZA depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. Use the table below to compare packages for perfume & cosmetics trading in JAFZA; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
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.
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Required documents
Documents required
Gather these papers and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of perfume & cosmetics trading 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
GoldenKey starts by confirming your activity is available in JAFZA, then agrees the licence category, visa quota and office option with you in writing.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
We submit your preferred trade names to JAFZA and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission. For perfume & cosmetics trading in JAFZA this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
- 3
Document submission and payment
You sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with JAFZA and the issuing authority's licence fee is paid.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
Once the JAFZA licence and company supporting documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting. Nothing is submitted for perfume & cosmetics trading in JAFZA until you have reviewed and approved it.
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?
On the ground, 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 residency visa is processed.
How long does the JAFZA licence take?
Once your papers are complete, the registrar normally issues the licence within 10 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
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.
Which licence type covers perfume & cosmetics trading?
As we tell every client, perfume & Cosmetics Trading is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
Is perfume & cosmetics trading allowed in JAFZA?
It can. Perfume & Cosmetics Trading is an available activity in {ent}, and GoldenKey lists the exact sub-activities on your licence. Dubai Municipality Montaji or local equivalent for mainland sale.
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Good to know
More about JAFZA
Why the UAE
For most clients, the UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for perfume & cosmetics trading in JAFZA. To be clear, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes perfume & cosmetics trading in JAFZA a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
We speak the languages our customers speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for perfume & cosmetics trading in JAFZA. From day one, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for perfume & cosmetics trading in JAFZA happen the same day they are ready. Most of our JAFZA customers come to us through referrals from other business owners, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing.
