Jebel Ali offshore companies are registered with Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZAA) situated in the Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Jebel Ali Free Zone is the oldest and most respected free zone in the United Arab Emirates. It follows a mature legislative framework and international best practices for setting up free zone and offshore companies.

Like other offshore jurisdictions, JAFZA keeps the details of the shareholders and officers of the company confidential.

Jebel Ali offshore companies are ideal for property holding in Dubai and to meet various other objectives such as asset protection, consultancy, trading, tax planning and estate planning.

JAFZA offshore companies are easy to set up and require only one shareholder, one secretary and two (2) directors. The shareholder can also act as the secretary and one (1) of the directors.

Main features of Jebel Ali offshore companies

• Oldest and most respected free zone
• No taxation
• 100% ownership by foreign nationals
• Own shares in UAE companies
• No paid-up capital
• No accounting and audit requirements
• No restrictions on nationalities
• Hold property in Dubai
• Bank accounts in the UAE and all over the world
• No limit on capital expatriation
• Registered address in Dubai

Activities not permitted

• Financial
• Insurance and re-insurance
• Media
• Aviation
• Conduct business with onshore companies in the UAE
• Establishing a branch in the UAE

Activities allowed

• Holding company
• International trade
• Consultancy
• Brokerage activities
• Intellectual property rights holding
• Online advertising activities
• Registration of ships
• Trading in stock markets