WhatsApp quoteDay to day, setting up a company in JAFZA gives you 100% ownership, a UAE trade licence and the option to sponsor residence visas for yourself and your family. 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 granted. From day one, danish shipping and logistics groups are major operators at Jebel Ali and across the Gulf, which gives Danish entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their JAFZA licence is issued. GoldenKey has Danish clients from Copenhagen, Aarhus and Odense, and our consultants understand the papers issued in Denmark and how to attest them for the UAE.
Why JAFZA
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. One of the reasons we recommend JAFZA is its world's largest port-adjacent free zone, which matters more than most founders realise once the business is running.
How JAFZA works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation and activity selection
To be clear, we confirm that your activity is available in JAFZA, choose the licence type and agree the visa package and office option that match your plan.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
As we tell every client, your trade name is reserved with the JAFZA authority and initial approval is obtained; this stage rarely takes more than two working days (Monday to Friday). For opening an import-export business in the UAE as a Danish founder, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 3Document submission and payment
You sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the authority.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
In our experience, your JAFZA licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are issued, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction. For opening an import-export business in the UAE as a Danish founder, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for opening an import-export business in the UAE as a Danish founder; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- Educational certificates attested by the Denmark authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- 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
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
Pricing
The figures below for opening an import-export business in the UAE as a Danish founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Use the table below to compare packages for opening an import-export business in the UAE as a Danish founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
Why the UAE
As we tell every client, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so opening an import-export business in the UAE as a Danish founder no longer requires a local partner. Importantly, the UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international customers and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for opening an import-export business in the UAE as a Danish founder.
Why GoldenKey
Day to day, our quotations for opening an import-export business in the UAE as a Danish founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, ahead of payment anything. As we tell every client, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening an import-export business in the UAE as a Danish founder happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped company owners from more than 60 countries with opening an import-export business in the UAE as a Danish founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
As we tell every client, tell us about your plans for opening an import-export business in the UAE as a Danish founder and GoldenKey will come back to you shortly with a clear price, a document checklist and a realistic timeline.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the JAFZA licence take?
From day one, once your documents are complete, the licensing authority typically 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 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.
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 as a rule the same.
What approvals does import & export need?
Crucially, customs code; product-specific approvals for food, cosmetics, medical and telecom goods. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
Is import & export allowed in JAFZA?
It can. Danes can own 100% of an import-export business in the UAE. {brand} recommends JAFZA for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
