WhatsApp quoteSetting up a company in JAFZA gives you 100% ownership, a UAE trade licence and the option to sponsor residence visas for yourself and your family. JAFZA 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 business owners who want a UAE licence without a large upfront budget. Singaporeans are a smaller but influential community in finance, logistics and technology, so the JAFZA authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Singaporean applications every day and process them without hesitation. Singapore and Dubai are frequently paired as twin hubs, and many groups run an Asian and Middle Eastern entity side by side, which gives Singaporean entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their JAFZA licence is issued.
Why JAFZA
Importantly, dP World logistics ecosystem integration. As we tell every client, 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
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.
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. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for opening an import-export business in the UAE as a Singaporean founder.
Step 3Document submission and payment
With the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested papers and settles the licence fee with the authority on your behalf.
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. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for opening an import-export business in the UAE as a Singaporean founder.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for opening an import-export business in the UAE as a Singaporean founder; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- A police clearance certificate from Singapore if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- A bank statement from your Singapore bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- Attested parent-company papers and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
Pricing
Use the table below to compare packages for opening an import-export business in the UAE as a Singaporean founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. On the ground, the figures below for opening an import-export business in the UAE as a Singaporean 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
In our experience, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many founders choose it as a base for opening an import-export business in the UAE as a Singaporean founder. For most clients, 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 a Singaporean founder for international business owners.
Why GoldenKey
To be clear, 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 a Singaporean founder happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening an import-export business in the UAE as a Singaporean founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves fast. 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 an import-export business in the UAE as a Singaporean founder.
Just as important, call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a consultant will walk you through opening an import-export business in the UAE as a Singaporean founder step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
How many visas can I get with a JAFZA licence?
In practice, visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. JAFZA packages as a rule start from a zero-visa option and scale to five or more visas with a physical office, and additional visas can be added later for the per-visa fee shown in our pricing.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in JAFZA?
Day to day, 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 UAE residence visa is processed.
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.
Is import & export allowed in JAFZA?
Yes. Singaporeans 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.
Which licence type covers import & export?
In our experience, import & Export is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
