Thousands of international companies, including representatives of major transnational corporations and holding structures, carry out their commercial and economic activities here. The zone boasts a well-developed infrastructure and proximity to international transport hubs. This is the international aviation hub Al Maktoum International Airport and Jebel Ali Port, located in the free zone.

The entity managing Jebel Ali FTZ prioritizes attracting long-term foreign investment and developing state-of-the-art business infrastructure. The free zone continuously improves its services in the area of services and logistics.

Jebel Ali Free Trade Zone - services for business

 This special free trade zone offers the following services for potential investors:

• Ready office and warehouses, business centers and meeting rooms;
• Hotel complexes and exhibition facilitates;
• Full range of communication services;
• Lease of land plots for construction purposes;
• Production and office premises for employees;
• 24 hours security and video surveillance of boundary.

Onshore company in Jebel Ali - practically unlimited business opportunities

In the UAE, any commercial activity (both in the free zone and on the mainland) requires obtaining an appropriate license from the regulatory authority. It is possible to receive the following types of commercial licenses:

• Industrial license;
• Trade license;
• Specialized licenses (for example, General Trading License in certain free zones);
• Services license.

Thus, the Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) is suitable for a wide range of international commercial, trading, logistics, and manufacturing activities:

• Establishment of holding structures, international trading companies, and operating businesses within regulated jurisdictions;
• Legal and economic consulting;
• Provision of intermediary and agency services (subject to appropriate licensing);
• And much more.

If you've been considering establishing efficient and profitable business structure, you should pay attention to opportunities and benefits of this free trade zone. It is recommended to to choose a business structure mindful of regulatory needs, tax residency, and international compliance standards that offer sustainable, compliant businesses.

How we can help you register a business in the Jebel Ali Free Zone

We offer full support for organizing a business in the UAE, in free economic zones (including Jebel Ali Free Zone) and on mainland.

Our team assists our clients in choosing optimal place of registration based on the specifics of their business, licensing requirements, tax regime, and planned business model.

Our services include:

• Selecting the appropriate type of structure for registering a business in a free zone or even on the mainland;
• Licensing in the chosen area based on business type;
• Support for opening a corporate bank account in the UAE;
• Advisory services on the requirements of economic substance and structuring;
• Assistance on visa and residency matters for owners and employees;
• Compliance advice with respect to corporate and tax legislation (including Corporate Tax and VAT);
• Comprehensive accounting services.

Whether it's choosing a jurisdiction or fully scaling to operations, we guide clients through every stage of market entry with transparency, regulatory compliance and efficient business structure.

• Checked / Updated: 05.17.2026
• Published on: 12.25.2014
• Author: Andrey Melnichuk