WhatsApp quoteJust as important, 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. 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. the UAE is Vietnam's largest trading partner in the Middle East, with a CEPA concluded in 2024, which gives Vietnamese entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their JAFZA licence is issued. For most clients, import & Export in JAFZA means importing goods into the UAE and exporting or re-exporting them to regional and global markets, and it is licensed as a commercial 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. Crucially, 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
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 our experience, your trade name is reserved with the JAFZA authority and initial approval is obtained; this stage rarely takes more than two working days. For opening an import-export business in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Step 3Document submission and payment
You sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with JAFZA and the authority's licence fee is paid.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Your JAFZA licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are issued, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction. If the authority raises a query on opening an import-export business in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Documents required
From day one, for opening an import-export business in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- A police clearance certificate from Vietnam if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
Pricing
Put simply, the figures below for opening an import-export business in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the issuing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. All prices for opening an import-export business in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before any payment.
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
Why the UAE
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 Vietnamese founder. Banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of opening an import-export business in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder predictable.
Why GoldenKey
Our quotations for opening an import-export business in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. From day one, you deal with one named case manager from the first call until your JAFZA licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally. 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 an import-export business in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder.
For most clients, 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 an import-export business in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the JAFZA licence take?
Once your documents are complete, the licensing authority typically issues the licence within 10 working days (Monday to Friday). Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
How many visas can I get with a JAFZA licence?
From day one, 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.
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 as a rule the same.
Is import & export allowed in JAFZA?
Yes. Vietnamese nationals 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.
How long does the process take for Vietnamese applicants?
Processing for Vietnamese nationals follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from Vietnam that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
