Business Setup
Business Setup in Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA): 2026 Complete Guide
Key Highlights JAFZA hosts 11,000+ companies from 140+ countries and contributes approximately 24% of all FDI into Dubai. 100% foreign
April 2, 2026
Key Highlights JAFZA hosts 11,000+ companies from 140+ countries and contributes approximately 24% of all FDI into Dubai. 100% foreign
Key Highlights An expired UAE trade licence is not a closed company. Fines, tax obligations, and blacklisting run until formal
Key Highlights Alcohol is a restricted good in the UAE, not a banned one. Commercial import and wholesale trading are
Key Highlights Dubai free zones offer 0% corporate tax on manufacturing income, but only if your QFZP structure is set
Key Highlights The UAE ranked 5th globally in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2025 and #1 for entrepreneurship for four
Key Highlights Mandatory since February 1, 2026 for anyone publishing promotional content online in the UAE, paid or unpaid Issued
Key Highlights Dubai’s freight and logistics market is forecast to reach USD 31.63 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR
Key Highlights S&P Global reaffirmed the UAE at AA/A-1+ stable on March 6, 2026, while regional tensions were at their
Key Highlights DMCC’s all-inclusive first-year packages start at AED 35,484, with setup completing in around 10 working days. DIFC’s Innovation
Key Highlights: The UAE has pivoted from temporary residency to a “talent settlement” model, decoupling legal status from business capital.