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Jebel Ali Offshore
Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) is a free economic zone located in the Jebel Ali area at the far western end of Dubai. JAFZA commenced operations in 1985 with standard size office units and warehouses to provide ready built facilities to customers. In 1990 JAFZA expanded its facilities to include light industrial units. It is the largest free zone in the MENA region.
The Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority is the oldest and most respected of the free zones that have been allowed to operate in the emirate of Dubai. This type of incorporation is allowed to trade internationally and is allowed to own property in the emirate of Dubai. JAFZA is the first offshore jurisdiction in the UAE.
JAFZA offshore is a type of an offshore company registered by a Jebel Ali Free Zone in Dubai.
Until recently it was the only offshore company which could hold real estate property in Dubai. This feature made JAFZA offshore company setup highly demanded by property owners.
Jebel Ali offshore company formation can be established only by a registered Agent whose registered office will be the registered address of the company.
Offshores companies in JAFZA enjoys 0% Taxation and no paid-up capital requirement.
Offshores companies in JAFZA must keep accounting records.
Business activities for JAFZA offshore company formation are not grouped or limited to any specific category. It means that the company can have a broad variety of activities.
Why JAFZA Offshore:
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100% foreign ownership ![]()
100% exemption on corporate and personal income tax ![]()
100% repatriation of capital and profits![]()
Investors can open bank accounts locally and internationally![]()
Complete confidentiality![]()
JAFZA Offshore Company can own property in designated areas in Dubai![]()
Allowed to hold shares in UAE free zone companies and LLCs![]()
Easier to conduct business within Middle East, outside UAE
100% foreign ownership Please note that the presence of the directors and shareholders is mandatory in Dubai in order to sign the documents in front of the authority. Or a power of attorney in favour of SFM will be required if you cannot travel to complete the registration process on your behalf.
5 Easy Steps to Uae Company Formation
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SFM Dubai provides complimentary UAE and Dubai company formation consultation to existing and potential clients.
Select your Company Type
We offer many company formation options here in the UAE for Onshore, Offshore and Free Zone companies.
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Company formation application process begins once all necessary documents are acquired.
Start your Residency Process
Following your Dubai Company's registration, the authorities will process and stamp your UAE residency permit.
Rapid Book Account Opening
At SFM, we feel it’s vital that a company holds corporate onshore or offshore bank account.
A few numbers and words about SFM...
SFM was founded in Geneva and Dubai in 2006 as a Corporate and Trust service provider, offering incorporation services across 25+ different jurisdictions. Over the years, we have expanded and opened offices in the Seychelles and Hong Kong. Our mission is to help entrepreneurs across the world prosper by facilitating the creation of robust corporate structures. This has not changed since we started in 2006. We continue to utilize technology to provide an efficient and outstanding service to all our clients.
While the core of our service remains company formation, we offer a multitude of ancillary services such as bank account opening, accounting & auditing and the provision of professional company officers. Backed by our regulated licenses and extensive experience in financial services, SFM experts have successfully assisted thousands of entrepreneurs to incorporate companies to expand their existing businesses or start new ventures.
SFM has received numerous awards by different authorities (both governmental and private), which strengthens our position as the world’s leading online company formation provider.
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Was a nice experience and was a professional.
Eficiência e rapidez na prestação do serviço.
Good price and service
Good communication with regular updates on the progress being made.
Satisfied with the result. Assistants helped with all questions and emerging difficulties. Great service.
According to my own experience, SFM is not a scam, it is a legit business. They enabled me to incorporate a company and submitted the original documents to my place.
I faced some issues in the beginning with the risk evaluation by their country representatives, but with the help of Mr. Salvatore, I was finally able to successfully register it and I would recommend their services for my people.
Thank you Mr. Salvatore.
