WhatsApp quoteJAFZA 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. For most clients, if you are weighing up where to register in the UAE, JAFZA deserves a close look for its world's largest port-adjacent free zone and uncomplicated renewal process. On the ground, typical examples of this activity include food re-export, auto parts, textiles and machinery, which can usually sit together on one JAFZA licence. GoldenKey has Greek customers from Athens, Thessaloniki and Piraeus, and our consultants understand the documents granted in Greece and how to attest them for the UAE.
Why JAFZA
Popular activities in JAFZA include import/export, logistics, manufacturing, commodities and retail, and most of them can be combined on a single licence. 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.
How JAFZA works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation 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. If the authority raises a query on opening an import-export business in the UAE as a Greek founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
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.
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. If the authority raises a query on opening an import-export business in the UAE as a Greek founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Your JAFZA licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are issued, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction.
Documents required
In practice, gather these papers and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of opening an import-export business in the UAE as a Greek founder.
- Your current UAE residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- Educational certificates attested by the Greece authorities and the UAE embassy, for 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
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
Pricing
Pricing for opening an import-export business in the UAE as a Greek founder depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. Day to day, the figures below for opening an import-export business in the UAE as a Greek 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
There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening an import-export business in the UAE as a Greek founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies opening an import-export business in the UAE as a Greek founder for international entrepreneurs.
Why GoldenKey
We speak the languages our customers speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for opening an import-export business in the UAE as a Greek founder. Our quotations for opening an import-export business in the UAE as a Greek founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. 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 Greek founder happen the same day they are ready.
Ready to start? Send us a WhatsApp message with your nationality, the activity you have in mind and the number of visas you need, and we will reply shortly with a written quotation for opening an import-export business in the UAE as a Greek founder.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in JAFZA?
Most JAFZA licences can be released remotely with scanned supporting 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.
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 business days for a small authority fee.
Is import & export allowed in JAFZA?
Yes, it can. Greeks 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.
Can a Greek citizen own 100% of a company in JAFZA?
Yes, it can. Greeks can own the full share capital of a JAFZA company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
