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Dubai Airport Freezone
Your own success zone
The world is transforming beyond imagination. Evolving
technologies and consumer preferences are changing
the dynamics of business all over. Today’s business
success invariably calls for faster operational abilities,
and an environment that is conducive to growth.
Dubai Airport Freezone, or DAFZA was established
in 1996 as part of the government’s strategic plan
to be an investment driven economy. It is structured
around contemporary business needs, and offers
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companies an ideal base to do business in the Middle
East with generous incentives, tax & duty exemptions,
full repatriation of earnings, freedom of total ownership,
comprehensive facilities, and modern infrastructure.
These factors have made DAFZA one of the fastest
growing free zones in the entire region with over 1,600
companies from diverse sectors, like aviation, freight
& logistics, IT & telecommunications, pharmaceuticals,
engineering, food & beverages, jewelry, and cosmetics.
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Our Vision
The region’s ultimate free zone destination
Director General’s Message
Our Mission
Adding value to UAE economy by providing integrated
business solutions, to attract regional and international
investors looking for a unique business platform, through
service excellence in a customer centric business
environment, by dedicated competent and loyal people.
“Aligning our own goals
and targets with that of
our tenants and potential
investors is our strength.”
Dubai Airport Freezone has grown throughout the
years to become the world’s fastest growing free zone;
constantly evolving to meet the requirements of tenants
and potential investors. Recently named The Top Free
Zone in the World for 2012/13 by the Financial Times’
fDi Magazine, DAFZA continues to set international
benchmarks for free zones across the world. This is
mirrored in its steady pace of services’ development
and its unrivalled infrastructure, which is translated in its
vision to be an ultimate free zone destination.
manufacturing. We offer a partnership to our tenants,
with all services and facilities geared towards directly
supporting the companies in their business objectives.
The Freezone is now home to 1,600 companies across
700,000 sq. m. Neighboring Dubai International Airport
and with ease of access to Dubai’s business hubs,
DAFZA provides world-class facilities and services that
ensure companies can concentrate on growing their
business and capitalizing on the opportunities presented
across many of the region’s industries.
As part of its commitment to the UAE economy and
society, DAFZA’s vow can be embodied through its
mission which is translated into action by its contribution
to the UAE economy. DAFZA is also considered a
responsible member of the community with sustainable
buildings and infrastructure and is committed to
reducing the negative impact on the environment and
working alongside its tenants to help them do the same.
DAFZA has become the gateway for a remarkable
number of prominent companies seeking business
opportunities in the region. Currently, the Freezone
hosts renowned local, regional and multinational brands
covering various industry sectors including aviation,
electronics, consumer goods, automotive, oil & gas and
We offer a partnership, aligning our own goals and
targets with that of our tenants and potential investors,
to ensure DAFZA is the ideal environment to do
business.
Whether it is a ready-to-use office space or a
conveniently located warehouse, the Freezone caters
tailored solutions for every tenant. This is in addition
to the 100% tax and customs duty exemption, 100%
foreign ownership status, and access to 24/7 logistics
and customs.
Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni
Director General, Dubai Airport Freezone
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Dubai
The vibrant land of myriad opportunities
A mosaic of modernity and tradition best describes
Dubai, the Middle East’s most exciting city. Strategically
located at the crossroads of three continents with easy
access to a 1.8 billion population, Dubai is truly the
epicenter of commerce in the region. This, along with its
business-friendly climate has made Dubai the definite
choice of international investors for a long time. Well
connected with the world by all modes of transportation,
Dubai offers world-class facilities for everything from
logistic support, telecommunication, accommodation,
education, healthcare and leisure.
What marks Dubai out from other places in the Middle
East is its unmistakable vibrancy and zest for life. It is
the place where business and leisure can be enjoyed
in equal measure. In fact the buzz of business can shift
into leisure mode anytime you choose and there are any
number of diversions one can think of.
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The sprawling sands and the challenging dunes are
open invitation for high adrenaline adventures. The city
has the finest beaches on this side of the planet, and
a choice of the world’s best golf courses for teeing
off. You can rev it up on the autodrome or choose a
healthier option along the jogging tracks in any of the
parks around the city. There is a host of water sports
activities waiting as well including jet skiing, parasailing
and yachting. Hard as it might be to believe, you can
even ski down a snowy slope right in the middle of a hot
spot as Dubai. Leisure apart, another of Dubai’s plus
points is the presence of countless high profile dining
places with culinary specialties from around the globe.
‘Never a dull moment’ is what Dubai promises its people,
and delivers as well.
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Dubai Airport Freezone
Meeting the needs of modern business
As the leading free zone services provider in the Middle East, Dubai Airport Freezone offers integrated business
solutions to the global business community. DAFZA’s strategic location, comprehensive services, well integrated
world class facilities and above all excellent investment incentives and tax exemptions enable the FDI companies to
achieve greater functional efficiency and lower operational cost.
Benefits
Tax Incentives
Investment Incentives
•Strategic location in the heart of
Dubai and next to the airport
• 100% corporate tax exemption
• 100% foreign company ownership
• 100% personal income tax
exemption
• 100% repatriation of capital and
profits
• 100% import & export tax
exemption
•No currency restrictions
•State-of-the-art infrastructure
• World-class facilities
• Single window convenience for
administrative services
• Investor-oriented management
• 24/7 customs services and rapid
cargo clearance
• Dedicated logistics center
• Extensive cargo handling facilities
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Location
Simply the best address in town and in the region
What you are depends a lot on where you are, and Dubai Airport Freezone offers you location advantages like nobody
else can. Its proximity to Dubai International Airport, where more than 150 airlines connect over 220 destinations
across six continents, makes business travel very easy bringing you closer to your clients in the Middle East and
beyond. It also provides easy access to logistics and cargo handling facilities catering import and export needs.
Adding to further convenience, DAFZA’s central location enables quick access to main business hot spots in the city
making your business more productive. Efficiency is born out of speed and ease of functioning, and at Dubai Airport
Freezone the focus is always on facilitating progress.
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Infrastructure
Freedom to customize to your own needs
DAFZA offers world-class infrastructure and facilities that are professionally conceived and maintained to enable your
business with agility, flexibility & scalability, and to ensure better return on your investment.
High quality, free-size offices located in DAFZA’s state-of-the-art Business Park are available for rent on annual basis.
You have full freedom to customize your work environment to project your corporate identity and match your branding
requirements. We guarantee that only the finest materials are used for the interior, covering carpeting, wallpaper, false
ceiling, lighting, structured cabling, window shades and other works.
1. Office Spaces
Specifications
Area
: Minimum space of 25 sq. m. is necessary to obtain a license
Lease term : One year, renewable annually
Access
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: 24/7
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2. Light Industrial Units (LIU)
Dubai Airport Freezone offers high quality, thermal insulated, purpose-built units for rent, which can be utilized either as
a warehouse for storage and distribution or as a space for assembly and light production. If needed, multiple units can
be used to suit individual requirements.
Specifications
Area
: LIU has an area of approximately 350 sq. m.
Office
: Each LIU has ground and mezzanine floor offices of 90 sq. m.
Lease term : One year, renewable annually
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Services
Essential business services close at hand
Dubai Airport Freezone is the one stop shop for all
set up and administrative services. It presents the
perfect way to master the challenges of setting up
an enterprise in a new territory. While we provide
the complete infrastructure and service support for
successful establishment and functioning of your
business, we also help you with peripheral services to
ensure smooth operations and lower overheads.
Freezone Facilities
At DAFZA cutting-edge systems and processes are in
place to make sure your service experience is to your
full satisfaction and is as easy as possible.
Dubai Customs & Dubai Chamber
• Conference room
• Lecture halls
• Business lounge
General Facilities
• Government departments: Immigration,
• Banks
• Medical clinic
• Food court
Freezone Services
•Licensing and registration services
• Employee and family sponsorship services
• Administrative support
• IT and telecommunication services
• Postal services
• Telecommunication services
• Coffee shops
• Car rental
• Health spa
• Travel agent
• Housekeeping and building maintenance
• 24/7 security
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Getting Started
A few steps and you’re ready to take off
Step 1: Choose Your License
Dubai Airport Freezone offers two types of licenses:
Trading License - entitles the holder to import, export, distribute and store items specified in the license
Service License - entitles the holder to carry out services specified in the license
Step 2: Choose Your Company
To set up your business there are two different categories of companies.
Freezone Establishment (FZE) Individual / Non Individual:
• 1 - 50 Shareholders
• Minimum share capital of AED 1,000 *
Branch Office:
• Branch office of an existing company
• No share capital is required
* Each share should be in the denomination of AED 1,000
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1. Certificate of Registration (or)
Certificate of Incorporation of
the Shareholder/Mother Company
2. Memorandum & Articles of
Association of the Shareholder/Mother Company
7. Bank Share Capital Letter
(upon request)
• Documents requiring attestation have to be notarized by notary public and attested by the UAE Embassy in the country of origin and
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the UAE.
• All documents should have a valid signature & stamp of the body concerned. As for the notarization, a public notary or equivalent authority must
notarize all documents, which must be submitted either in Arabic or English only. Each legal document has to be sealed, if more than one page.
• Documents must be submitted with the original notarization and attestation.
• Share Capital Letter must be issued from a local bank.
* Passport copies do not require notarization
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Contact Us
Tel: +971 4 202 7000
Email: sales@dafz.ae
www.dafz.ae
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