How to start a company in Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZ)

Dubai Airport Freezone is a world-class free zone located in the heart of Dubai, close to Dubai International Airport. It was established about 30 years ago. During this time, DAFZ has played an important role in attracting foreign investment to Dubai. Freezone covers an area of about 1.5 million square metres and houses more than 1,600 companies from various sectors.

DAFZ is an ideal location for companies looking to establish a presence in the MENA region due to its convenient location close to the airport, quick registration process, no customs duties, multiple flexible workspaces and offices. The most popular licences here are those related to trade and logistics, but you can choose almost any line of business: various types of services, industry, e-commerce and others.

Freesonia regularly hosts various networking events, seminars and exhibitions, providing businesses with opportunities to network and collaborate with other companies and industry experts. It offers advanced technology infrastructure and various investor incentives to help support and grow organisations.

Starting a business in an FEZ involves several steps:

  • Determining the nature of the business and selecting the appropriate licence. 
  • Selecting the legal structure of the business.
  • Reservation of the trade name of the company.
  • Renting an office.
  • Obtaining external approval from regulatory authorities, if necessary.
  • Arrangement of resident visa.
  • Opening a corporate account.
Each stage requires careful planning and compliance with the rules of the free zone. Co-operation with Openbiz's legal experts will help you avoid risks and start your business as soon as possible. Sign up for a free consultation and find out how to open a company in Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZ).

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