How to Open a JAFZA Offshore (Dubai) Offshore Company
The offshore world has professionalised dramatically over the last decade. Substance rules, beneficial-ownership registers and bank compliance have raised the bar — and raised the value of getting the structure right.
A JAFZA Offshore company can hold freehold property in designated areas of Dubai. This guide walks through the practical path for the JAFZA Offshore Company: 4–6 business days to incorporate, no minimum capital, and 0% corporate and personal tax.
Step by Step
- Structuring call. Residency, activity and banking mapped; jurisdiction confirmed in writing.
- KYC pack. Certified passport, proof of address, source-of-funds note; name pre-cleared with the registrar.
- Filing. Incorporation under the Jebel Ali Free Zone Offshore Companies Regulations 2018; certificate issued in 4–6 business days.
- Documents. Apostilled corporate set couriered worldwide, built to bank checklists.
- Banking & compliance. Matched bank introductions plus a renewal calendar (annual licence renewal with jafza).
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take?
4–6 business days for incorporation once KYC clears; add one to six weeks if banking is part of the project.
What will it cost overall?
Government and agent fees plus GoldenKey's fixed professional fee — quoted as one all-in figure before you commit. Ongoing: annual licence renewal with jafza.
What documents do I need?
Certified passport, recent proof of address, a short source-of-funds note and your proposed company name. GoldenKey prepares everything else.
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