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Setting up an industrial license in Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) is one of the most efficient ways to establish a manufacturing or processing unit in Dubai, with direct access to ports, logistics, and global markets. This guide explains activities allowed, approximate costs, step-by-step formation process, and why partnering with One Click Business Setup Services makes the journey faster and smoother.
An industrial license in JAFZA allows you to carry out manufacturing, processing, packaging, assembling, and related industrial operations inside the free zone. It is issued by JAFZA under the wider regulatory framework of DP World and Dubai Government authorities.
Typical activities under an industrial license include:
JAFZA uses a defined activity list where industrial activities are grouped and aligned with Dubai Economy & Tourism (DED) standards. Investors must select their activities from this approved list during application.
Examples of related business activities for a JAFZA industrial license include:
The industrial license fee itself is around AED 5,000 per year, as per the standard JAFZA license tariff for industrial activities. In addition to the license, you must factor in registration fees, facility lease, and Computer Immigration Card (CIC).
Typical one-time and annual government charges (excluding visas) for a new industrial company can include:
Partnering with One Click Business Setup Services helps you get an accurate cost estimate tailored to your activity, shareholder structure, and facility requirement so there are no surprises.
For industrial operations, a warehouse is often essential for production, storage, and logistics. JAFZA offers ready warehouses with fixed power capacity and visa allocation linked to leased area.
An example cost for a 556 sqm warehouse in JAFZA is:
This brings the overall total to approximately AED 354,780 (excluding visa and operational costs). A warehouse of this size usually carries a visa quota of around 25 visas, which is ideal for labor-intensive industrial projects.
JAFZA follows a clear, mostly online, process that allows remote setup of your industrial company with minimal physical visits. Legal documents can be signed digitally, and payments can be completed through secure online channels.
You first complete the online application form and accept Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) terms via a link generated by JAFZA. At this stage, no payment is usually required for the application itself.
Key requirements in Step 1:
JAFZA coordinates approvals with several government entities and internal departments. This stage generally takes around 7–10 days, after which provisional approval is granted (valid for 3 months).
Authorities and departments involved may include:
Once initial approval is received, you prepare and submit legal documents, especially for branches or non-individual shareholders. International company documents must be notarised and attested up to the UAE Embassy in the country of origin.
Typical documents required for non-individual shareholding or branch:
After document verification, JAFZA legal documents (MOA, Board Resolution, specimen signatures) are shared for signing. All pages must be initialled either in person at JAFZA or remotely via Microsoft Teams.
Main actions in this step:
Industrial licenses must be linked to a physical facility such as a warehouse, land plot, or industrial unit in JAFZA. Facility allocation is subject to availability and often involves a waiting list for warehouses and land.
Process at this stage:
Once the sales offer is accepted, you make payment as per the offer and JAFZA allocates the amount in your portal. The lease agreement and license are usually generated together.
Key steps here:
After lease signing, you collect your official company documents, keys (for warehouse/office), and obtain Dubai Trade login. Dubai Trade access is needed for immigration card, visa issuance, and other operational services.
Typical deliverables:
Manufacturing in JAFZA offers a combination of tax advantages, strategic location, and world-class logistics under the umbrella of JAFZA and DP World. This is why many regional and global manufacturers choose JAFZA for their UAE base.
Key benefits include:
Setting up an industrial license in JAFZA involves multiple stakeholders, detailed documentation, and careful activity and facility selection. One Click Business Setup Services simplifies this process by managing it end-to-end on your behalf.
How a professional business setup partner helps:
