Logistics & Freight Forwarding in the UAE for Americans

Why JAFZA

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. 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

1. 
   Step 1

   Consultation and activity selection

   In our experience, we confirm that your activity is available in JAFZA, choose the licence type and agree the visa package and office option that match your plan. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for opening a logistics company in the UAE as an American founder.

2. 
   Step 2

   Name reservation and initial approval

   GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the JAFZA authority and obtains initial approval, usually within one to two working days.

3. 
   Step 3

   Document submission and payment

   You sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with JAFZA and the authority's licence fee is paid. For opening a logistics company in the UAE as an American founder this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.

4. 
   Step 4

   Licence 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 an American founder is short, and most clients already have everything on it.

• A police clearance certificate from United States if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
• Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
• A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
• A passport-size photograph on a white background
• A bank statement from your United States 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

Pricing

Use the table below to compare packages for opening a logistics company in the UAE as an American founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. Pricing for opening a logistics company in the UAE as an American 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

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 an American founder no longer requires a local partner. The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many entrepreneurs choose it as a base for opening a logistics company in the UAE as an American founder.

Why GoldenKey

In our experience, our quotations for opening a logistics company in the UAE as an American founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before a single dirham changes hands anything. For most clients, 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 an American founder happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with opening a logistics company in the UAE as an American founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.

Frequently asked questions