WhatsApp quoteIn our experience, setting 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. 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. As we tell every client, 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 released. The most common businesses Singaporeans open through GoldenKey are in fintech, logistics, trading and technology, although JAFZA supports almost any activity.
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. The authority permits Free Zone Establishment (FZE), Free Zone Company (FZCO), Branch and Public Company, which covers solo entrepreneurs, partnerships and overseas groups opening a UAE branch.
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
In practice, we submit your preferred trade names to JAFZA and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Singaporean founder.
Step 3Document submission and payment
Just as important, with the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested supporting documents and settles the licence fee with the authority on your behalf.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
In our experience, once the JAFZA licence and company paperwork are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting. Nothing is submitted for opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Singaporean founder until you have reviewed and approved it.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Singaporean founder; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- 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
- A passport issued by Singapore with at least six months' validity
- Your current UAE residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
Pricing
In practice, the figures below for opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Singaporean founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the registrar changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. To be clear, all prices for opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Singaporean founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
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 logistics company in the UAE as a Singaporean founder a route to relocation as well as a business decision. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Singaporean founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
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 a Singaporean founder happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Singaporean founder for traders, consultants, tech entrepreneurs and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. Our quotations for opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Singaporean founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before any payment anything.
In practice, book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Singaporean founder in a single conversation.
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 residency visa is handled.
How long does the JAFZA licence take?
Once your supporting documents are complete, the licensing authority normally issues the licence within 10 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
What is the difference between an FZE and an FZCO in JAFZA?
An FZE has one shareholder and an FZCO has two or more. Both offer limited liability and 100% foreign ownership, and the fees in JAFZA are generally the same.
Is logistics & freight forwarding allowed in JAFZA?
Yes. Singaporeans can own 100% of a logistics company in the UAE. {brand} recommends JAFZA for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
Can I combine logistics & freight forwarding with other activities?
For most clients, in most cases yes. Related activities can share one licence, while unrelated ones may need a general trading licence or a second licence.
