WhatsApp quoteJAFZA combines world's largest port-adjacent free zone with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, which is why it suits both first-time founders and established groups. If you are weighing up where to register in the UAE, JAFZA deserves a close look for its world's largest port-adjacent free zone and straightforward renewal process. Switzerland is one of the UAE's largest trading partners by value thanks to gold and precious-metal flows through DMCC, which gives Swiss entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their JAFZA licence is issued. Day to day, the most common businesses Swiss nationals open through GoldenKey are in wealth management, commodities, watches and luxury and pharmaceuticals, although JAFZA supports almost any activity.
Why JAFZA
In practice, one of the reasons we recommend JAFZA is its world's largest port-adjacent free zone, which matters more than most company owners realise once the business is running. 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
GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the JAFZA authority and obtains initial approval, usually within one to two business days. For opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Swiss founder, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 3Document submission and payment
Day to day, with the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested supporting documents and settles the licence fee with the issuing authority on your behalf.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Once the JAFZA licence and company papers are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting. Your portal shows the status of this step for opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Swiss founder in real time.
Documents required
On the ground, for opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Swiss founder the authority asks for the following paperwork, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- A police clearance certificate from Switzerland if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- Customs code submission
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- A bank statement from your Switzerland bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
Pricing
The figures below for opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Swiss founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. From day one, pricing for opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Swiss 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
The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Swiss founder and makes international pricing simple. English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Swiss founder for international company owners.
Why GoldenKey
Our quotations for opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Swiss founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, ahead of payment anything. As we tell every client, after your JAFZA licence is issued, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Swiss founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly.
Ready to start? Send us a WhatsApp message with your nationality, the activity you have in mind and the number of visas you need, and we will reply shortly with a written quotation for opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Swiss founder.
Frequently asked questions
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.
How many visas can I get with a JAFZA licence?
Crucially, visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. JAFZA packages typically 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.
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 working days for a small authority fee.
Do Swiss nationals need a UAE visa before applying for JAFZA?
No, it does not. You can apply for the licence from Switzerland with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is handled afterwards.
Is logistics & freight forwarding allowed in JAFZA?
Yes. Swiss nationals can own 100% of a logistics company in the UAE. {brand} recommends JAFZA for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
