WhatsApp quoteA 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. 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 founders who want a UAE licence without a large upfront budget. Canadian universities, engineering firms and agri-food exporters are well established in the UAE, which gives Canadian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their JAFZA licence is issued. As a rule, the most common businesses Canadians open through GoldenKey are in education, engineering, healthcare and technology, although JAFZA supports almost any activity.
Why JAFZA
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 located in Jebel Ali Port area, Dubai — adjacent to Jebel Ali Port (world's 9th busiest), and the authority's processing time for a standard file is around 10 business days.
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
Importantly, we submit your preferred trade names to JAFZA and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission. For opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Canadian founder, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 3Document submission and payment
With the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested documents and settles the licence fee with the issuing authority on your behalf.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Once the JAFZA licence and company documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Canadian founder.
Documents required
For opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Canadian founder the issuing authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- 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
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- Customs code submission
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- A bank statement from your Canada bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
Pricing
The figures below for opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Canadian founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. In short, all prices for opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Canadian founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
Why the UAE
There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Canadian founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Canadian founder and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
Our quotations for opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Canadian founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. To be clear, if a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your JAFZA file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the request sit. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Canadian founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
To be clear, call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a consultant will walk you through opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Canadian founder step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the JAFZA licence take?
Once your paperwork are complete, the authority as a rule issues the licence within 10 working days (Monday to Friday). Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Do 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 residency visa is processed.
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 in most cases, 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.
Do Canadians need a UAE visa before applying for JAFZA?
No. You can apply for the licence from Canada with scanned supporting documents, and the investor UAE residence visa is handled afterwards.
Is logistics & freight forwarding allowed in JAFZA?
It can. Canadians can own 100% of a logistics company in the UAE. {brand} recommends JAFZA for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
