JAFZA Offshore Company Setup

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About Jebel Ali Offshore Companies

Where are Jebel Ali Offshore Companies Registered?

  • Jebel Ali offshore companies are registered with the Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (JAFZA), located in the Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
  • Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) is the oldest and most respected free zone in Dubai UAE, following a mature legislative framework and international best practices for setting up free zone and offshore companies.
  • Like other offshore jurisdictions, JAFZA maintains confidentiality for the details of shareholders and officers of the company.

Ideal Uses for Jebel Ali Offshore Companies:

  • Property Holding in Dubai
  • Asset Protection
  • Consultancy
  • Trading
  • Tax Planning
  • Estate Planning

Features of Jebel Ali Offshore Companies:​

  • Oldest and most respected free zone
  • No Taxation
  • 100% Foreign Ownership
  • Can own shares in UAE companies
  • No Paid-up Capital Required
  • No Accounting and Audit Requirements
  • No restrictions on nationalities
  • Can hold property in Dubai
  • Bank Accounts in the UAE and internationally
  • No limit on capital expatriation
  • Registered address in Dubai

Activities Not Permitted for Jebel Ali Offshore Companies:

  • Financial services
  • Insurance and re-insurance
  • Media activities
  • Aviation activities
  • Conducting business with onshore companies in the UAE
  • Establishing a branch in the UAE

Activities Allowed for Jebel Ali Offshore Companies:

  • Holding company activities
  • International trade
  • Consultancy services
  • Brokerage activities
  • Holding intellectual property rights
  • Online advertising activities
  • Registration of ships
  • Trading in stock markets

3 Simple Steps

Setting Up your Offshore business in Jebel Ali explained in three (3) simple steps

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Meydan Free Zone

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  • Up to 49 shareholders
  • Professional, commercial, and industrial license

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  • Access to Local Market
  • 100% Foreign Ownership
  • Flexibility in Office Location

RAK Offshore

  • 0% Income Taxes
  • International Business Operations
  • Business Expansion and Diversification

IFZA

  • Free zone based in Dubai
  • Up to 3 shareholders
  • Professional, commercial, and industrial license

Timeline

Step by step process of offshore business setup in Dubai

Day 1
Day 1 – Company name reservation

On the first day, we will reserve the name of your offshore company based on the three preferred names you provide. Additionally, we will prepare the necessary documents for your new offshore company, including the application form for company formation.

Day 2
Day 2 – You will sign company documents
You will visit our office in Business Bay, Dubai, to sign the company documents. If you are overseas, we will guide you through the process of signing the documents in your country of residence.
Day 3
Day 3 – Company registration in Dubai

Once the company documents have been signed by you, we will proceed with submitting the documents to Jebel Ali Free Zone Dubai for the registration of your new Jebel Ali offshore company. The prescribed time frame for the registration of the company at this stage is approximately 1-2 working days.

Day 6
Day 5 – Bank account process

You can begin the process of opening a corporate bank account for your offshore company. This process may take between 5 to 15 days or longer, depending on your specific case. To open your corporate bank account, you must meet the requirements set by the relevant bank.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are the most frequently asked questions regarding Jebel Ali Offshore company formation.

An offshore company in Jebel Ali is a legal entity registered with the Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (JAFZA) in Dubai, UAE. It operates outside the UAE and is mainly used for international business, asset protection, and tax planning.

Benefits include 100% foreign ownership, no taxation, no audit requirements, confidentiality of shareholder and officer details, ability to hold property in Dubai, and ease of setting up with minimal requirements.

 

The setup process typically takes 2-3 weeks, depending on the completeness of the required documentation and the approval process.

Requirements include at least one shareholder, one secretary, and two directors (the shareholder can also act as the secretary and one of the directors). No paid-up capital is required.

Yes, Jebel Ali offshore companies are permitted to hold property in designated areas in Dubai.

Yes, offshore companies cannot engage in financial services, insurance and re-insurance, media activities, aviation activities, conduct business with onshore companies in the UAE, or establish a branch in the UAE.

Yes, offshore companies can open bank accounts in the UAE as well as internationally.

Yes, JAFZA maintains strict confidentiality for the details of shareholders and officers of offshore companies.

Allowed activities include holding company activities, international trade, consultancy services, brokerage activities, holding intellectual property rights, online advertising, registration of ships, and trading in stock markets.

No, Jebel Ali offshore companies are not required to file annual financial statements or conduct audits, simplifying their administrative obligations.

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Why Business Setup in UAE?

Maximize your earnings with the UAE’s 0% income tax policy.

  1. Repatriate 100% of your capital and profits to your home country.
  2. Capitalize on the growing market demand spurred by Expo 2020.
  3. Enjoy customs duty exemptions on imports and exports.
  4. Leasing office space might not be necessary, depending on the zone.
  5. Experience minimal paperwork and auditing requirements.
  6. Access new markets across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia.
  7. Full company ownership & easiest online processes.

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