WhatsApp quoteGoldenKey has guided hundreds of entrepreneurs through JAFZA company formation, from name reservation to the moment the licence PDF lands in their inbox. 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. Just as important, slovenian pharmaceutical and engineering exports reach the Gulf via Dubai, which gives Slovenian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their JAFZA licence is issued. In our experience, payments between Slovenia and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, euro (EUR) transfers settle fast and UAE banks are familiar with Slovenian business profiles.
Why JAFZA
JAFZA is located in Jebel Ali Port area, Dubai — adjacent to Jebel Ali Port (world's 9th busiest), and the registrar's processing time for a standard file is around 10 working days. Just as important, unlike some zones, JAFZA does not require a large paid-up capital to be blocked in a bank account before the licence is issued.
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. We keep a written record of this step so your file for opening an import-export business in the UAE as a Slovenian founder is audit-ready.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
From day one, we submit your preferred trade names to JAFZA and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission.
Step 3Document submission and payment
You sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the authority. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for opening an import-export business in the UAE as a Slovenian founder.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Once the JAFZA licence and company documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting.
Documents required
The document list for opening an import-export business in the UAE as a Slovenian founder is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- A police clearance certificate from Slovenia if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- A bank statement from your Slovenia bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
Pricing
In short, all prices for opening an import-export business in the UAE as a Slovenian founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before any payment. For most clients, the figures below for opening an import-export business in the UAE as a Slovenian 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
Day to day, 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 Slovenian founder. The UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for opening an import-export business in the UAE as a Slovenian founder.
Why GoldenKey
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 Slovenian founder happen the same day they are ready. To be clear, 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 file sit. Our quotations for opening an import-export business in the UAE as a Slovenian founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
If you would like a written quotation for opening an import-export business in the UAE as a Slovenian 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?
In our experience, 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 completed.
How long does the JAFZA licence take?
Just as important, once your documents are complete, the issuing authority typically issues the licence within 10 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Can I add more activities to my JAFZA licence later?
Yes. JAFZA allows activity additions and changes through a licence amendment, which GoldenKey can process in a few business days for a small authority fee.
Is import & export allowed in JAFZA?
Yes. Slovenians 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.
Do Slovenians need a UAE visa before applying for JAFZA?
Not in that case. You can apply for the licence from Slovenia with scanned documents, and the investor UAE residence visa is processed afterwards.
