WhatsApp quoteGoldenKey has guided hundreds of entrepreneurs through JAFZA company formation, from name reservation to the moment the licence PDF lands in their inbox. Day to day, founders choose JAFZA when they want a credible UAE address, fast licensing and packages that scale from a solo flexi-desk to a multi-visa office. Put simply, icelandic seafood and clean-energy know-how reach the Gulf through Dubai, which gives Icelandic entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their JAFZA licence is issued. Icelanders are a very small community, mostly in aviation, seafood and technology, so the JAFZA authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Icelandic applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Why JAFZA
As we tell every client, one of the reasons our advice is to choose JAFZA is its world's largest port-adjacent free zone, which matters more than most founders 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
Just as important, 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. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to opening a logistics company in the UAE as an Icelandic founder.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the JAFZA authority and obtains initial approval, usually within one to two working days.
Step 3Document submission and payment
You sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with JAFZA and the authority's licence fee is paid. We keep a written record of this step so your file for opening a logistics company in the UAE as an Icelandic founder is audit-ready.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Once the JAFZA licence and company documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting.
Documents required
Importantly, the document list for opening a logistics company in the UAE as an Icelandic founder is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- A police clearance certificate from Iceland if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- Customs code application
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
Pricing
Pricing for opening a logistics company 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. To be clear, use the table below to compare packages for opening a logistics company in the UAE as an Icelandic founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
Why the UAE
As we tell every client, 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 an Icelandic founder no longer requires a local partner. From day one, 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 an Icelandic founder for international founders.
Why GoldenKey
In our experience, 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 logistics company in the UAE as an Icelandic 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 an Icelandic founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. From day one, after your JAFZA licence is granted, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice.
From day one, prefer to visit? Our Ajman office welcomes walk-ins during working hours, and we can also meet you in Dubai or Sharjah by appointment to discuss opening a logistics company in the UAE as an Icelandic founder.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in JAFZA?
From day one, most JAFZA licences can be issued remotely with scanned documents and a signed power of attorney. You will need to enter the UAE for the medical test and Emirates ID biometrics when your residence visa is processed.
How long does the JAFZA licence take?
Once your documents are complete, the authority typically issues the licence within 10 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
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.
Can a Icelandic citizen own 100% of a company in JAFZA?
Yes, it can. Icelanders 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?
Yes. Icelanders can own 100% of a logistics company in the UAE. {brand} recommends JAFZA for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
