WhatsApp quoteSetting 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. JAFZA issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Dubai, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. On the ground, french nationals are a community of around 30,000 residents with strong presence in luxury, hospitality, aviation and energy, so the JAFZA authority, the banks and the immigration officers see French applications every day and process them without hesitation. For most clients, typical examples of this activity include freight forwarder, courier company, 3PL warehouse and customs broker, which can generally sit together on one JAFZA licence.
Why JAFZA
Unlike some zones, JAFZA does not require a large paid-up capital to be blocked in a bank account before the licence is granted. 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
Day to day, 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. Your portal shows the status of this step for opening a logistics company in the UAE as a French founder in real time.
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.
Step 3Document submission and payment
Just as important, you sign the submission forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the authority. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for opening a logistics company in the UAE as a French founder.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Just as important, once the JAFZA licence and company documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for opening a logistics company in the UAE as a French founder; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- A bank statement from your France bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Customs code application
- A police clearance certificate from France if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- Educational certificates attested by the France authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
Pricing
Use the table below to compare packages for opening a logistics company in the UAE as a French founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. All prices for opening a logistics company in the UAE as a French 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
English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies opening a logistics company in the UAE as a French founder for international founders. Importantly, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many founders choose it as a base for opening a logistics company in the UAE as a French founder.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a logistics company in the UAE as a French founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves without delay. Crucially, our quotations for opening a logistics company in the UAE as a French founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. 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 French founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
Tell us about your plans for opening a logistics company in the UAE as a French founder and GoldenKey will come back to you shortly with a clear price, a document checklist and a realistic timeline.
Frequently asked questions
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.
Can I add more activities to my JAFZA licence later?
Yes. JAFZA allows activity additions and changes through a licence amendment, which GoldenKey can process in a few working days for a small authority fee.
How many visas can I get with a JAFZA licence?
On the ground, visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. JAFZA packages normally 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 logistics & freight forwarding allowed in JAFZA?
Yes. French nationals can own 100% of a logistics company in the UAE. {brand} recommends JAFZA for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
Do French nationals need a UAE visa before applying for JAFZA?
Not in that case. You can apply for the licence from France with scanned documents, and the investor UAE residence visa is processed afterwards.
