WhatsApp quoteJAFZA issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Dubai, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. 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. Crucially, external approvals for import & export are: customs code; product-specific approvals for food, cosmetics, medical and telecom goods. Import & Export in JAFZA means importing goods into the UAE and exporting or re-exporting them to regional and global markets, and it is licensed as a commercial activity.
Why JAFZA
To be clear, office options in JAFZA range from office suite, showroom, warehouse, factory, bulk liquid facility or open yard, so you only pay for the space your visa quota actually needs. 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.
How JAFZA works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation and activity selection
GoldenKey starts by confirming your activity is available in JAFZA, then agrees the licence category, visa quota and office option with you in writing.
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. Nothing is submitted for opening an import-export business in the UAE as an Omani founder until you have reviewed and approved it.
Step 3Document submission and payment
Importantly, you sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested paperwork and the licence fee is paid to the authority.
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. Your portal shows the status of this step for opening an import-export business in the UAE as an Omani founder in real time.
Documents required
For most clients, gather these supporting documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of opening an import-export business in the UAE as an Omani founder.
- A passport issued by Oman with at least six months' validity
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- Educational certificates attested by the Oman authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- Customs code application
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
Pricing
Pricing for opening an import-export business in the UAE as an Omani founder depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. For most clients, the figures below for opening an import-export business in the UAE as an Omani 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
For most clients, 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 an import-export business in the UAE as an Omani founder predictable. English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies opening an import-export business in the UAE as an Omani founder for international business owners.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening an import-export business in the UAE as an Omani founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves promptly. 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 Omani founder happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped company owners from more than 60 countries with opening an import-export business in the UAE as an Omani founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
Call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and an adviser will walk you through opening an import-export business in the UAE as an Omani founder step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the JAFZA licence take?
Once your documents are complete, the registrar typically issues the licence within 10 business days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Is an audit required for a JAFZA company?
Requirements vary by zone and by company size. GoldenKey will confirm the current JAFZA rule when we prepare your quotation, and we provide bookkeeping if you need accounts in any case for corporate tax.
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 Omani citizen own 100% of a company in JAFZA?
Yes. Omanis can own the full share capital of a JAFZA company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Is import & export allowed in JAFZA?
Yes. Omanis can own 100% of an import-export business in the UAE. {brand} recommends JAFZA for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
