Logistics & Freight Forwarding in the UAE for Indians

Why JAFZA

On the ground, one of the reasons we recommend JAFZA is its world's largest port-adjacent free zone, which matters more than most company owners 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 authority's processing time for a standard file is around 10 working days.

How JAFZA works with GoldenKey

1. 
   Step 1

   Consultation and activity selection

   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.

2. 
   Step 2

   Name reservation and initial approval

   In practice, we submit your preferred trade names to JAFZA and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for opening a logistics company in the UAE as an Indian founder.

3. 
   Step 3

   Document submission and payment

   With the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested paperwork and settles the licence fee with the authority on your behalf.

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   Step 4

   Licence 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. Nothing is submitted for opening a logistics company in the UAE as an Indian founder until you have reviewed and approved it.

Documents required

To be clear, the document list for opening a logistics company in the UAE as an Indian founder is short, and most clients already have everything on it.

• Customs code application
• Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
• A passport issued by India with at least six months' validity
• A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
• The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
• Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones

Pricing

All prices for opening a logistics company in the UAE as an Indian founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. As a rule, pricing for opening a logistics company in the UAE as an Indian founder depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.

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 logistics company in the UAE as an Indian founder for international business owners. Banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of opening a logistics company in the UAE as an Indian founder predictable.

Why GoldenKey

Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening a logistics company in the UAE as an Indian founder happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a logistics company in the UAE as an Indian founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. To be clear, because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which documents each of them will ask for on a JAFZA file.

Frequently asked questions