WhatsApp quoteJAFZA issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Dubai, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. JAFZA combines world's largest port-adjacent free zone with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, and that is why it suits both first-time company owners and established groups. Hungarians are a community of engineers, doctors, IT professionals and hospitality staff, so the JAFZA authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Hungarian applications every day and process them without hesitation. Put simply, for Hungarian founders, the UAE is around 5.5 hours from Budapest, the UAE is 2 to 3 hours ahead of Hungary, and English is the business language.
Why JAFZA
One of the reasons we point clients to JAFZA is its world's largest port-adjacent free zone, which matters more than most entrepreneurs realise once the business is running. 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
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. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Hungarian founder.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
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
With the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested supporting documents and settles the licence fee with the authority on your behalf. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Hungarian founder.
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
Here is what you will need for opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Hungarian 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 Hungary bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Customs code submission
- A passport released by Hungary with at least six months' validity
- Attested parent-company 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
Pricing
All prices for opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Hungarian founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before a single dirham changes hands. The figures below for opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Hungarian founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the registrar 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
As a rule, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Hungarian founder no longer requires a local partner. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Hungarian founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
In our experience, 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 a logistics company in the UAE as a Hungarian founder. 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 Hungarian founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Hungarian founder for traders, consultants, tech entrepreneurs and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves without delay.
Message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Hungarian founder, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the JAFZA licence take?
In short, once your documents are complete, the issuing authority usually issues the licence within 10 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
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.
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 customers 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 a Hungarian citizen own 100% of a company in JAFZA?
Yes — Hungarians can own the full share capital of a JAFZA company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Is logistics & freight forwarding allowed in JAFZA?
It can. Hungarians can own 100% of a logistics company in the UAE. {brand} recommends JAFZA for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
