Import & Export in the UAE for Icelanders

Why JAFZA

In short, one of the reasons we suggest JAFZA is its world's largest port-adjacent free zone, which matters more than most founders realise once the business is running. JAFZA is located in Jebel Ali Port area, Dubai — adjacent to Jebel Ali Port (world's 9th busiest), and the registrar's processing time for a standard file is around 10 business days.

How JAFZA works with GoldenKey

1. 
   Step 1

   Consultation 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.

2. 
   Step 2

   Name reservation and initial approval

   GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the JAFZA authority and obtains initial approval, usually within one to two working days. Your portal shows the status of this step for opening an import-export business in the UAE as an Icelandic founder in real time.

3. 
   Step 3

   Document submission and payment

   You sign the submission forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the issuing authority.

4. 
   Step 4

   Licence issued and next steps

   JAFZA issues the licence, incorporation certificate and lease; from there we open the establishment card, process visas and arrange your bank introduction. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to opening an import-export business in the UAE as an Icelandic founder.

Documents required

As we tell every client, for opening an import-export business in the UAE as an Icelandic founder the registrar asks for the following paperwork, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.

• A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
• A police clearance certificate from Iceland if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
• A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
• Attested parent-company papers and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
• Your current UAE residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
• A passport-size photograph on a white background

Pricing

Pricing for opening an import-export business in the UAE as an Icelandic founder depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. All prices for opening an import-export business in the UAE as an Icelandic founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing ahead of payment.

Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.

Why the UAE

Put simply, 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 an import-export business in the UAE as an Icelandic founder. The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for opening an import-export business in the UAE as an Icelandic founder and makes international pricing simple.

Why GoldenKey

GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening an import-export business in the UAE as an Icelandic founder for traders, consultants, tech entrepreneurs and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves without delay. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with opening an import-export business in the UAE as an Icelandic founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. 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 an Icelandic founder happen the same day they are ready.

Frequently asked questions