Ampsy Consultancy LLC provides end-to-end business setup, support, and advisory services in the UAE.
Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) is the region's first and one of its largest free zones, established in 1985 beside Jebel Ali Port — the world's largest man-made harbour — and DP World's flagship logistics hub. It hosts more than 9,500 companies, including over 100 Fortune Global 500 businesses, across logistics, manufacturing, trading and automotive, and is built for founders who need serious warehousing, port access and supply-chain infrastructure.
Port-Side Infrastructure: Direct access to Jebel Ali Port and proximity to Al Maktoum International Airport, with warehouses, land plots and light industrial units available for lease.
Licence Range: Trading, general trading, service, industrial and logistics licences, plus a JAFZA Offshore option for international operations without a physical presence.
100% Foreign Ownership: Full ownership with no restrictions on currency, capital repatriation or minimum capital investment.
Flexible Company Structures: Free Zone Establishment (single shareholder), Free Zone Company (multiple shareholders) and branch structures to match your ownership setup.
0% Corporate Tax on Qualifying Income: JAFZA entities that meet Qualifying Free Zone Person criteria pay 0% on qualifying income.
Ampsy Consultancy manages the full JAFZA company formation process, from trade name reservation and licence selection to document preparation and bank account coordination.
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Find answers to common questions about this service.
No. JAFZA registration can generally be completed remotely, with an in-person visit only required for visa-related medical tests and Emirates ID biometrics.
You'll need shareholder passport copies, a project summary describing your planned activity, and proposed trade names. Industrial and land-based activities also require a facility or project plan.
JAFZA licenses trading, general trading, service, industrial and logistics activities, with especially strong support for automotive, electronics, FMCG, food and agricultural trading.
It depends on your activity. Flexi-desks and business centre offices suit trading and service licences, while logistics, industrial and warehousing activities require dedicated facility or land leases.