Dubai · Offshore
JAFZA Offshore
JAFZA Offshore companies
The honest read
What it is actually good at.
The distinguishing feature is property: a JAFZA Offshore company is permitted to hold Dubai freehold directly in a number of designated developments, which most offshore vehicles cannot. For families holding UAE real estate through a corporate structure, that is often decisive.
Who is actually based here
Property-holding structures for Dubai freehold, and holding companies where the JAFZA name carries weight.
What it costs
Higher than RAK ICC and more document-heavy, reflecting its narrower and more specific purpose.
How banks receive it
Harder than an operating company, as with all offshore vehicles.
Commonly licensed here
- Emirate
- Dubai
- Type
- Offshore
- Location
- Offshore registry
- Established
- 2003
- Licence issuance
- 1–2 weeks
- Residence visas
- None
- Ownership
- 100% foreign
- Premises
- Registered agent only
Timelines, quotas and package contents are indicative and change without notice. We confirm every one against the current schedule before you commit to anything.
Premises
Where the office actually goes.
JAFZA Offshore sits in Jebel Ali, so choosing this offshore is also choosing this neighbourhood — the commute, what your staff can walk to at lunch, and who your clients pass on the way up.
The port and the free zone around it — the largest container terminal between Singapore and Rotterdam, with warehousing, plots and labour accommodation on site. What JAFZA Offshore itself offers by way of premises: Registered agent only.
- District
- Jebel Ali, Dubai
- Typical rent
- Industrial and warehouse rates, with plot leasing for larger operations
- Licence type there
- Free zone
Questions
Yes — it is permitted to hold Dubai freehold directly in a number of designated developments, which most offshore vehicles cannot. Check the specific development first.
Only for holding Dubai property. RAK ICC is faster, cheaper and more widely recognised for everything else.
No. No UAE offshore vehicle can sponsor residence visas.