WhatsApp quoteJAFZA issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Dubai, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. JAFZA 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. Just as important, the most common businesses Thai nationals open through GoldenKey are in hospitality, wellness and spa, food and beverage and jewellery, although JAFZA supports almost any activity. Day to day, thai food, hospitality and jewellery brands have a strong presence in the UAE market, which gives Thai entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their JAFZA licence is granted.
Why JAFZA
Popular activities in JAFZA include import/export, logistics, manufacturing, commodities and retail, and most of them can be combined on a single licence. Office options in JAFZA range from office suite, showroom, warehouse, factory, bulk liquid facility or open yard, so you only pay for the space your visa quota actually needs.
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. Your portal shows the status of this step for opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Thai founder in real time.
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.
Step 3Document submission and payment
You sign the file forms and memorandum, we submit the attested papers and the licence fee is paid to the authority. We keep a written record of this step so your file for opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Thai founder is audit-ready.
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.
Documents required
The document list for opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Thai founder is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- Your current residency visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- Attested parent-company paperwork 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 bank statement from your Thailand bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
Pricing
Pricing for opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Thai founder depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. As we tell every client, all prices for opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Thai 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
Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Thai founder no longer requires a local partner. As a rule, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Thai founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
Our quotations for opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Thai founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. 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 a logistics company in the UAE as a Thai founder. 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 Thai founder happen the same day they are ready.
As a rule, if you would like a written quotation for opening a logistics company in the UAE as a Thai 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 released 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.
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 in most cases the same.
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 usually 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.
Is logistics & freight forwarding allowed in JAFZA?
Yes. Thai 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.
Do Thai nationals need a UAE visa before applying for JAFZA?
Not in that case. You can apply for the licence from Thailand with scanned supporting documents, and the investor residence visa is completed afterwards.
