WhatsApp quoteJAFZA is Jebel Ali — the world's largest free zone and gateway to global trade, and it has become one of the most practical choices for founders who want a UAE licence without a large upfront budget. A JAFZA company can be owned entirely by foreign nationals, needs no local sponsor and can start trading internationally as soon as the licence is issued. Day to day, the most common businesses Romanians open through GoldenKey are in IT and software, hospitality, construction and aviation, although JAFZA supports almost any activity. GoldenKey has Romanian clients from Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca and Timișoara, and our consultants understand the paperwork granted in Romania and how to attest them for the UAE.
Why JAFZA
Just as important, popular activities in JAFZA include import/export, logistics, manufacturing, commodities and retail, and most of them can be combined on a single licence. To be clear, one of the reasons we recommend JAFZA is its world's largest port-adjacent free zone, which matters more than most founders realise once the business is running.
How JAFZA works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation 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.
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. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to opening a pharmaceutical trading company in the UAE as a Romanian founder.
Step 3Document submission and payment
Crucially, you sign the request forms and memorandum, we submit the attested paperwork and the licence fee is paid to the authority.
Step 4Licence 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. We keep a written record of this step so your file for opening a pharmaceutical trading company in the UAE as a Romanian founder is audit-ready.
Documents required
For opening a pharmaceutical trading company in the UAE as a Romanian founder the licensing authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A passport issued by Romania with at least six months' validity
- Educational certificates attested by the Romania authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- Attested parent-company supporting documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
Pricing
All prices for opening a pharmaceutical trading company in the UAE as a Romanian founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. In practice, pricing for opening a pharmaceutical trading company in the UAE as a Romanian 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
Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes opening a pharmaceutical trading company in the UAE as a Romanian founder a route to relocation as well as a business decision. Crucially, 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 pharmaceutical trading company in the UAE as a Romanian 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 pharmaceutical trading company in the UAE as a Romanian founder happen the same day they are ready. As we tell every client, if a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your JAFZA file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the submission sit. Just as important, most of our JAFZA customers come to us through referrals from other founders, so we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing.
If you would like a written quotation for opening a pharmaceutical trading company in the UAE as a Romanian founder, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in JAFZA?
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.
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 clients 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.
How long does the JAFZA licence take?
Once your documents are complete, the issuing authority typically issues the licence within 10 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Is pharmaceutical & medical supplies allowed in JAFZA?
Yes. Romanians can own 100% of a pharmaceutical trading company in the UAE. {brand} recommends JAFZA for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
Do Romanians need a UAE visa before applying for JAFZA?
Not in that case. You can apply for the licence from Romania with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is processed afterwards.
