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
Retail Shop in JAFZA
Selling goods to consumers from a physical shop, kiosk or showroom
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, and for that reason it suits both first-time company owners and established groups. JAFZA is Jebel Ali — the world's largest free zone and gateway to global trade, and it has become one of the most practical choices for business owners who want a UAE licence without a large upfront budget. GoldenKey has licensed retail business businesses for customers in JAFZA and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later. In practice, retail Shop in JAFZA means selling goods to consumers from a physical shop, kiosk or showroom, 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.
As we tell every client, 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. In our experience, 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. JAFZA is a sensible home for retail shop because selling goods to consumers from a physical shop, kiosk or showroom is a well-understood activity there and the approvals are routine.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
All prices for retail shop in JAFZA are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before a single dirham changes hands. As a rule, the figures below for retail shop in JAFZA are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority 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 2026-10-28.
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
Here is what you will need for retail shop in JAFZA; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
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
GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the JAFZA authority and obtains initial approval, usually within one to two working days. For retail shop in JAFZA this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
- 3
Document submission and payment
Importantly, you sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested papers and the licence fee is paid to the authority.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
Importantly, once the JAFZA licence and company documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for retail shop in 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?
In short, 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 handled.
How many visas can I get with a JAFZA licence?
Just as important, visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. JAFZA packages as a rule 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.
Is an audit required for a JAFZA company?
For most clients, requirements vary by zone and by company size. GoldenKey will confirm the current JAFZA rule when we prepare your quotation, and we provide bookkeeping if you need accounts in any case for corporate tax.
Can I combine retail shop with other activities?
On the ground, in most cases yes. Related activities can share one licence, while unrelated ones may need a general trading licence or a second licence.
Which licence type covers retail shop?
Retail Shop is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
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Good to know
More about JAFZA
Why the UAE
The UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for retail shop in JAFZA. To be clear, the dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for retail shop in JAFZA and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with retail shop in JAFZA, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for retail shop in JAFZA happen the same day they are ready. Our quotations for retail shop in JAFZA list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before any payment anything.
