Guide to Dubai Airport Free Zone | DAFZA
Dubai Airport Free Zone (DAFZ/DAFZA) was created in 1996 to provide startups and companies with a business-friendly environment and investment opportunities. It is a great avenue for foreign investors and local startups. Its location near Dubai International Airport is strategic and perfect for business.
Here’s what makes DAFZ truly special:
- Built adjacent to Dubai International Airport, making shipping and logistics faster and easier.
- Custom-bonded zone with high security, allowing tax-free storage and re-export of goods.
- Smart business services with AI and blockchain, making setup and operations smooth.
DAFZ offers a world-class business community with over 2,000 registered businesses, 20+ established industries, and over 15,000 professionals from different fields. This free zone in Dubai is especially famous for aviation, logistics, and trade. Furthermore, it offers support and an easy setup process for company formation.
If you’re exploring Company Formation in Dubai Airport Free Zone, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know to help you set up there and thrive.
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Business licenses in Dubai Airport Freezone
Decide your business activities and select the ones your business will engage in. The types of license depend on your choice of activities. Once decided, apply for the right license to initiate the process to start a business in Dubai.
Depending on the ownership and plans for the business, pick the perfect company structure offered by the zone. Here are your options:
- Branch Office
- Public Limited Company
- Freezone Company
Each structure caters to different business needs. Choose wisely depending on your business requirements.
Pick the workspace suited to your business operations and plans. Here’s your options:
- Office Space: For professional business needs.
- Warehouses: For storage and production.
- Cold Storage: For temperature-sensitive goods.
Confirm the preferred space, sign the lease agreement, and collect the keys.
Following the submission and acceptance of the license application along with the business details, i.e. company structure and office space, you’ll get the license in time. This’ll legally allow you to start your business operations.
Top Selling DAFZA
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Basic
STARTING FROM
AED 11,900.00
Save up to AED 1,785.00
- Trade License
- Official Company Stamp
- Expiry Reminder Services
- Brand Identity (Logo/Letterhead/Business Card Design)
- Bank Account Opening Assistance (UAE)
- Free IBG Fee on 1st Renewal
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Investor Visa
- Door-to-door document delivery (within Dubai)
- VAT & Accounting and Bookkeeping Consultation
Basic
STARTING FROM
AED 17,900.00
Save up to AED 2,685.00
- Trade License
- Official Company Stamp
- Expiry Reminder Services
- Brand Identity (Logo/Letterhead/Business Card Design)
- Bank Account Opening Assistance (UAE)
- Free IBG Fee on 1st Renewal
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Investor Visa
- Door-to-door document delivery (within Dubai)
- VAT & Accounting and Bookkeeping Consultation
Basic
STARTING FROM
AED 21,900.00
Save up to AED 3,285.00
- Trade License
- 2 Free Visas for Life
- Official Company Stamp
- Expiry Reminder Services
- Brand Identity (Logo/Letterhead/Business Card Design)
- Bank Account Opening Assistance (UAE)
- Free IBG Fee on 1st Renewal
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Investor Visa
- Door-to-door document delivery (within Dubai)
- VAT & Accounting and Bookkeeping Consultation
Executive
STARTING FROM
AED 25,400.00
Save up to AED 3,810.00
- Everything from Elite Plus
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Employee Visa OR Free IBG Fee on 1 Dependent Visa
- VAT Registration – One time only
- Email Setup Assistance
- Dedicated Account Manager
- VIP Assistance for Company Incorporation & 3 visa applications
Basic
STARTING FROM
AED 23,900.00
Save up to AED 3,585.00
- Trade License
- 2 Free Visas for Life
- Official Company Stamp
- Expiry Reminder Services
- Brand Identity (Logo/Letterhead/Business Card Design)
- Bank Account Opening Assistance (UAE)
- Free IBG Fee on 1st Renewal
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Investor Visa
- Door-to-door document delivery (within Dubai)
- VAT & Accounting and Bookkeeping Consultation
Executive
STARTING FROM
AED 27,400.00
Save up to AED 4,110.00
- Everything from Elite Plus
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Employee Visa OR Free IBG Fee on 1 Dependent Visa
- VAT Registration – One time only
- Email Setup Assistance
- Dedicated Account Manager
- VIP Assistance for Company Incorporation & 3 visa applications
Basic
STARTING FROM
AED 25,900.00
Save up to AED 3,885.00
- Trade License
- 2 Free Visas for Life
- Official Company Stamp
- Expiry Reminder Services
- Brand Identity (Logo/Letterhead/Business Card Design)
- Bank Account Opening Assistance (UAE)
- Free IBG Fee on 1st Renewal
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Investor Visa
- Door-to-door document delivery (within Dubai)
- VAT & Accounting and Bookkeeping Consultation
Executive
STARTING FROM
AED 29,400.00
Save up to AED 4,410.00
- Everything from Elite Plus
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Employee Visa OR Free IBG Fee on 1 Dependent Visa
- VAT Registration – One time only
- Email Setup Assistance
- Dedicated Account Manager
- VIP Assistance for Company Incorporation & 3 visa applications
Basic
STARTING FROM
AED 27,900.00
Save up to AED 4,185.00
- Trade License
- 2 Free Visas for Life
- Official Company Stamp
- Expiry Reminder Services
- Brand Identity (Logo/Letterhead/Business Card Design)
- Bank Account Opening Assistance (UAE)
- Free IBG Fee on 1st Renewal
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Investor Visa
- Door-to-door document delivery (within Dubai)
- VAT & Accounting and Bookkeeping Consultation
Executive
STARTING FROM
AED 31,400.00
Save up to AED 4,710.00
- Everything from Elite Plus
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Employee Visa OR Free IBG Fee on 1 Dependent Visa
- VAT Registration – One time only
- Email Setup Assistance
- Dedicated Account Manager
- VIP Assistance for Company Incorporation & 3 visa applications
Basic
STARTING FROM
AED 29,900.00
Save up to AED 4,485.00
- Trade License
- 2 Free Visas for Life
- Official Company Stamp
- Expiry Reminder Services
- Brand Identity (Logo/Letterhead/Business Card Design)
- Bank Account Opening Assistance (UAE)
- Free IBG Fee on 1st Renewal
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Investor Visa
- Door-to-door document delivery (within Dubai)
- VAT & Accounting and Bookkeeping Consultation
Executive
STARTING FROM
AED 33,400.00
Save up to AED 5,010.00
- Everything from Elite Plus
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Employee Visa OR Free IBG Fee on 1 Dependent Visa
- VAT Registration – One time only
- Email Setup Assistance
- Dedicated Account Manager
- VIP Assistance for Company Incorporation & 3 visa applications
Basic
STARTING FROM
AED 21,900.00
Save up to AED 3,285.00
- Trade License
- Official Company Stamp
- Expiry Reminder Services
- Brand Identity (Logo/Letterhead/Business Card Design)
- Bank Account Opening Assistance (UAE)
- Free IBG Fee on 1st Renewal
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Investor Visa
- Door-to-door document delivery (within Dubai)
- VAT & Accounting and Bookkeeping Consultation
Basic
STARTING FROM
AED 27,900.00
Save up to AED 4,185.00
- Trade License
- Official Company Stamp
- Expiry Reminder Services
- Brand Identity (Logo/Letterhead/Business Card Design)
- Bank Account Opening Assistance (UAE)
- Free IBG Fee on 1st Renewal
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Investor Visa
- Door-to-door document delivery (within Dubai)
- VAT & Accounting and Bookkeeping Consultation
Basic
STARTING FROM
AED 31,900.00
Save up to AED 4,785.00
- Trade License
- 2 Free Visas for Life
- Official Company Stamp
- Expiry Reminder Services
- Brand Identity (Logo/Letterhead/Business Card Design)
- Bank Account Opening Assistance (UAE)
- Free IBG Fee on 1st Renewal
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Investor Visa
- Door-to-door document delivery (within Dubai)
- VAT & Accounting and Bookkeeping Consultation
Executive
STARTING FROM
AED 35,400.00
Save up to AED 5,310.00
- Everything from Elite Plus
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Employee Visa OR Free IBG Fee on 1 Dependent Visa
- VAT Registration – One time only
- Email Setup Assistance
- Dedicated Account Manager
- VIP Assistance for Company Incorporation & 3 visa applications
Basic
STARTING FROM
AED 33,900.00
Save up to AED 5,085.00
- Trade License
- 2 Free Visas for Life
- Official Company Stamp
- Expiry Reminder Services
- Brand Identity (Logo/Letterhead/Business Card Design)
- Bank Account Opening Assistance (UAE)
- Free IBG Fee on 1st Renewal
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Investor Visa
- Door-to-door document delivery (within Dubai)
- VAT & Accounting and Bookkeeping Consultation
Executive
STARTING FROM
AED 37,400.00
Save up to AED 5,610.00
- Everything from Elite Plus
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Employee Visa OR Free IBG Fee on 1 Dependent Visa
- VAT Registration – One time only
- Email Setup Assistance
- Dedicated Account Manager
- VIP Assistance for Company Incorporation & 3 visa applications
Basic
STARTING FROM
AED 35,900.00
Save up to AED 5,385.00
- Trade License
- 2 Free Visas for Life
- Official Company Stamp
- Expiry Reminder Services
- Brand Identity (Logo/Letterhead/Business Card Design)
- Bank Account Opening Assistance (UAE)
- Free IBG Fee on 1st Renewal
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Investor Visa
- Door-to-door document delivery (within Dubai)
- VAT & Accounting and Bookkeeping Consultation
Executive
STARTING FROM
AED 39,400.00
Save up to AED 5,910.00
Executive Contains
Business Incorporation Starter Pack
- 1 Free Visa Processing for Employee from A to Z
- OR
- 1 Free Visa Processing for Dependents from A to Z
- Health Insurance Assistance
- VAT Registration – One Time Only
- Email Setup Assistance
- Dedicated Account Manager
- VIP assistance for visa application and Company incorporation
Basic
STARTING FROM
AED 37,900.00
Save up to AED 5,685.00
- Trade License
- 2 Free Visas for Life
- Official Company Stamp
- Expiry Reminder Services
- Brand Identity (Logo/Letterhead/Business Card Design)
- Bank Account Opening Assistance (UAE)
- Free IBG Fee on 1st Renewal
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Investor Visa
- Door-to-door document delivery (within Dubai)
- VAT & Accounting and Bookkeeping Consultation
Executive
STARTING FROM
AED 41,400.00
Save up to AED 6,210.00
- Everything from Elite Plus
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Employee Visa OR Free IBG Fee on 1 Dependent Visa
- VAT Registration – One time only
- Email Setup Assistance
- Dedicated Account Manager
- VIP Assistance for Company Incorporation & 3 visa applications
Basic
STARTING FROM
AED 39,900.00
Save up to AED 5,985.00
- Trade License
- 2 Free Visas for Life
- Official Company Stamp
- Expiry Reminder Services
- Brand Identity (Logo/Letterhead/Business Card Design)
- Bank Account Opening Assistance (UAE)
- Free IBG Fee on 1st Renewal
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Investor Visa
- Door-to-door document delivery (within Dubai)
- VAT & Accounting and Bookkeeping Consultation
Executive
STARTING FROM
AED 43,400.00
Save up to AED 6,510.00
- Everything from Elite Plus
- Free IBG Fee on 1 Employee Visa OR Free IBG Fee on 1 Dependent Visa
- VAT Registration – One time only
- Email Setup Assistance
- Dedicated Account Manager
- VIP Assistance for Company Incorporation & 3 visa applications
Process and Timeline
- 1Should be 18 years old and above
- 2Should not have any criminal records
- 3The business should be legally permissible
- 4Should be an individual, corporate or mixed of both
Company Registration
For Individual Shareholder/s
1. Scanned passport copy
2. Emirates ID copy (back & front), if applicable
3. Scanned visa copy/UAE Entry Stamp/Tourist or Visit Visa Copy
4. Number of Shareholders with sharing (%) of Manager of the company
If Manager is not a Shareholder:
1. Full Name as per the passport
2. Valid Phone Number
3. UAE Home Address
4. Scanned passport copy
5. Passport size with white background
6. Scanned copy of the visa page
7. Emirates ID copy (back & front)
For Corporate Shareholder/s
1. Board resolution
2. Trade License, MOA, Incumbency, Share Certificate of the shareholding company
3. Passport copy/ies of the UBO/s
4. Passport copy/ies of the Manager/s
5. Visa of the Manager/s if UAE resident
6. UAE Home address of the Authorized Signatory
7. Passport size photo of the Authorized signatory
8. Number of Shareholders with sharing (%) of Manager of the company
Residence Visa Application
Company Documents
1. Trade License copy
2. Establishment Card copy
Applicant
1. Scanned passport copy, should be current and valid for at least 6 months – coloured, uncut with full border
2. Passport size photo with white background
3. Tourist or visit visa/Residence Cancellation report copy (if applicable)
4. Emirates ID copy (if applicable)
5. Duly filled visa application form
License Package Fees
Standard License – Zero Visa Package
Starts from
AED 11,900
Standard License – With Visa Package
Starts from
AED 17,900
Immigration Fees
Establishment Card – New
AED 2,000
Establishment Card – Renewal
AED 2,200
Visa Application Fees
Residence Visa – 3 years
AED 3,750
Additional AED 1,000 on the visa fee if applying for an Investor/Partner Visa and an AED 48,000 share capital is required.
Change Status
AED 1,600
Applicable if within the UAE application only.
Medical Test
Normal (48 hours) – AED 450
VIP (within 24 hrs) – AED 750
Emirates ID – 3 years
AED 375
Company Registration
Trade Name Approval
1 business day
Shareholder’s Security Approval
5-7 business days
Trade License Issuance
3-4 business days
Establishment Card Application
1 business day
Establishment Card Issuance
5-7 business daysResidence Visa Application
Electronic Visa Application
5-7 business daysClient Arrival (if outside the UAE) | Change Status (if within the UAE)
Depends on the client | 2-3 business daysMedical Test
1 business dayMedical Test Result Release
Normal - 2 business days | VIP - within the dayEmirates ID Typing
1 business day
Obtaining Health Insurance
Depends on the client | Mandatory if applying in Dubai & Abu Dhabi
Visa Approval
5-7 business days
Emirates ID Biometrics & Photo Capturing
Approx. 15-20 business days from the date of Emirates ID typing
Emirates ID Issuance
5 business daysSteps for Company Formation in Dubai Airport Zone
Decide your business activities and select the ones your business will engage in. The types of license depend on your choice of activities. Once decided, apply for the right license to initiate the process to start a business in Dubai.
Depending on the ownership and plans for the business, pick the perfect company structure offered by the zone. Here are your options:
- Branch Office
- Public Limited Company
- Freezone Company
Each structure caters to different business needs. Choose wisely depending on your business requirements.
Pick the workspace suited to your business operations and plans. Here’s your options:
- Office Space: For professional business needs.
- Warehouses: For storage and production.
- Cold Storage: For temperature-sensitive goods.
Confirm the preferred space, sign the lease agreement, and collect the keys.
Following the submission and acceptance of the license application along with the business details, i.e. company structure and office space, you’ll get the license in time. This’ll legally allow you to start your business operations.
Benefits in Dubai Airport Free Zone
100% foreign ownership
Zero corporate tax
Duty-free imports/exports
Easy business setup
Full profit repatriation
Strategic global location
No currency restrictions
World-class infrastructure
Fast cargo clearance
Industry-specific licenses
DAFZ Service Highlights for Startups
Interior & Design
DAFZ provides interior design and facility management. It offers complete fit-out and furnishing solutions with easy payment plans. The services offered include cleaning, maintenance, HVAC, cooling, and emergency power.
Security Services
DAFZ provides 24/7 security with CCTV monitoring, entry permits, and car park leasing. Safety systems include fire alarms, smoke detectors, sprinklers, and emergency lighting. Certified fire safety training is also available.
Tech Services
DAFZ keeps businesses connected with top telecom services. It offers Etisalat and Du connectivity, reliable phone lines, and IT support. Its integrated tech solutions ensure smooth operations for businesses.
Company Structures in DAFZ UAE
Free Zone Company
This type of structure is for companies registered in the Dubai Airport Free Zone. It can have 1-50 shareholders. There is a minimal share capital required too of only AED 1. This is the most popular structure in the zone, especially among startups.
Public Limited Company
A public limited company has limited liability. There is no limit on the number of shareholders. It is ideal for businesses planning to list shares on the stock market. It requires transparency in financial reporting and strict compliance with laws.
Branch Office
This structure is for local or international companies looking for expansion opportunities. It lets them have representation inside the zone through a branch office, letting them reach new audiences and networking opportunities.
How to Grow in Dubai Airport Freezone?
IBG Consultancy offers assistance in setting up a company in the Dubai Airport Freezone with different packages. This helps business owners enjoy a smooth business formation process with no challenges and considerations. Furthermore, it saves them from any extra costs. Contact IBG Consultancy to learn further!
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this economic zone in Dubai a top choice for investors?
This zone provides an incredible incentive package, full repatriation of earnings, and total ownership, making it an attractive option for international businesses.
How does a company formation in Dubai Airport compare to other free zones in the region?
It stands out due to its tax-free benefits, advanced infrastructure, and strategic location near Dubai’s major transport hubs.
Can a company in DAFZA apply for a dual license?
Yes, businesses can apply for a dual license to operate both in the free zone and on the mainland without requiring physical office space.
What are the benefits of a general trading license in this business hub?
This license allows businesses to conduct trading activities across various fields, including import, re-export, and distribution.
What are the key industries operating in this dynamic business hub?
DAFZA is home to businesses in fields like pharmaceutical, food and beverage, jewellery, and light manufacturing.
Is there an industrial park available for companies carrying out industrial activities?
Yes, the free zone offers industrial units and dedicated spaces for companies involved in light manufacturing and other industrial operations.
Does the free zone in Dubai offer visa support for employees?
Yes, businesses can sponsor employee visas, ensuring a smooth process in Dubai for hiring and retaining talent.
What type of office space in the mainland is available through DAFZA?
While DAFZA primarily operates as a free zone, companies can also apply for a DED license without requiring a mainland office.
What makes the strategic plan of DAFZA beneficial for startups?
The zone provides world renowned infrastructure, direct access to international markets, and a business-friendly environment tailored for startups.
How does DAFZA facilitate the selection of the right category for business setup?
Companies receive guidance on choosing the appropriate company license, ensuring compliance with trade in general and industrial regulations.
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