WhatsApp quoteJAFZA issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Dubai, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. 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 founders and established groups. Importantly, port-adjacent zones such as JAFZA and SAIF Zone give direct access to cargo terminals, customs and warehousing. A customs code and, for some activities, a transport authority permit are required. For Australian business owners, the UAE is around 14 hours from Sydney from Canberra, Sydney is 6 to 7 hours ahead of the UAE, and English is the working language.
Why JAFZA
Home to 9,500+ companies including Fortune 500 brands. From day one, popular activities in JAFZA include import/export, logistics, manufacturing, commodities and retail, and most of them can be combined on a single licence.
How JAFZA works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation 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.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
We submit your preferred trade names to JAFZA and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission. Your portal shows the status of this step for opening a logistics company in the UAE as an Australian founder in real time.
Step 3Document submission and payment
With the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested papers and settles the licence fee with the registrar on your behalf.
Step 4Licence 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. If the authority raises a query on opening a logistics company in the UAE as an Australian founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Documents required
Importantly, the document list for opening a logistics company in the UAE as an Australian founder is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- A police clearance certificate from Australia if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
Pricing
All prices for opening a logistics company in the UAE as an Australian founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. The figures below for opening a logistics company in the UAE as an Australian founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
Why the UAE
Crucially, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening a logistics company in the UAE as an Australian founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. Banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of opening a logistics company in the UAE as an Australian founder predictable.
Why GoldenKey
Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening a logistics company in the UAE as an Australian founder happen the same day they are ready. In short, because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which papers each of them will ask for on a JAFZA file. Importantly, our quotations for opening a logistics company in the UAE as an Australian founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
Importantly, call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a case manager will walk you through opening a logistics company in the UAE as an Australian founder step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the JAFZA licence take?
Once your documents are complete, the issuing authority normally issues the licence within 10 business days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in JAFZA?
From day one, 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 residence visa is handled.
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 documents, and GoldenKey prepares the file and introduces you to a suitable bank.
Can a Australian citizen own 100% of a company in JAFZA?
Absolutely. Australians can own the full share capital of a JAFZA company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Is logistics & freight forwarding allowed in JAFZA?
Absolutely. Australians can own 100% of a logistics company in the UAE. {brand} recommends JAFZA for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
