WhatsApp quoteFor 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 routine renewal process. From day one, 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. Greek shipowners and hospitality groups are deeply connected to the UAE market, which gives Greek entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their JAFZA licence is issued. Importantly, for Greek business owners, the UAE is around 4.5 hours from Athens, the UAE is 1 to 2 hours ahead of Greece, and English is the business language.
Why JAFZA
In our experience, home to 9,500+ companies including Fortune 500 brands. Unlike some zones, JAFZA does not require a large paid-up capital to be blocked in a bank account before the licence is granted.
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. We keep a written record of this step so your file for opening a pharmaceutical trading company in the UAE as a Greek founder is audit-ready.
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
You sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested supporting documents and the licence fee is paid to the licensing authority. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for opening a pharmaceutical trading company in the UAE as a Greek founder.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Your JAFZA licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are released, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for opening a pharmaceutical trading company in the UAE as a Greek founder; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- Attested parent-company supporting documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- Educational certificates attested by the Greece authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- A passport issued by Greece with at least six months' validity
Pricing
To be clear, pricing for opening a pharmaceutical trading company 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. All prices for opening a pharmaceutical trading company in the UAE as a Greek 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 pharmaceutical trading company in the UAE as a Greek founder for international founders. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening a pharmaceutical trading company in the UAE as a Greek founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
We speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for opening a pharmaceutical trading company in the UAE as a Greek founder. Our quotations for opening a pharmaceutical trading company in the UAE as a Greek founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before a single dirham changes hands anything. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with opening a pharmaceutical trading company in the UAE as a Greek founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
Book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for opening a pharmaceutical trading company in the UAE as a Greek founder in a single conversation.
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 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 papers, and GoldenKey prepares the file and introduces you to a suitable bank.
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 in most cases the same.
Is pharmaceutical & medical supplies allowed in JAFZA?
Yes. Greeks can own 100% of a pharmaceutical trading company 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. Greeks can own the full share capital of a JAFZA company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
