Logistics & Freight Forwarding in the UAE for Norwegians

Why JAFZA

JAFZA licences are renewed annually with a simple online payment and updated passport copies, and GoldenKey sends a reminder 60 days before the due date. Direct access to Jebel Ali Port — 15% of Dubai's GDP passes through here.

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. For opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Norwegian founder this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.

3. 
   Step 3

   Document submission and payment

   As a rule, with the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested documents and settles the licence fee with the authority on your behalf.

4. 
   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. If the authority raises a query on opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Norwegian founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.

Documents required

Here is what you will need for opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Norwegian founder; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.

• A police clearance certificate from Norway if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
• A bank statement from your Norway bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
• A passport-size photograph on a white background
• 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
• A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities

Pricing

To be clear, pricing for opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Norwegian founder depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. The figures below for opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Norwegian founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority 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

To be clear, 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 a Norwegian founder for international founders. 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 a Norwegian founder predictable.

Why GoldenKey

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 Norwegian 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 a logistics company in the UAE as a Norwegian founder happen the same day they are ready. To be clear, our quotations for opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Norwegian founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.

Frequently asked questions