Final Jafza Investor Guide-Inside

investor guide.

Contents

Section 1:

Facilities

- Office

- Light Industrial Unit (LIU)

- Land Sites

Section 2:

Licences

Section 3:

Registration Procedures

- Branch Company

- Free Zone Establishment (FZE)

- Free Zone Company (FZCO)

Section 4:

Contact Us

Investing in Jafza opens up a whole new world of options and possibilities. While giving you the opportunity to benefit from a wide

range of economic, strategic and marketing advantages, it places you under the Jafza umbrella of sponsorship

and encouragement, where thousands of companies enjoy the freedom to do business around the world’s

largest man-made port. At Jafza, the focus is on ease and speed. So from opening or expanding a business, to easy

and quick documentation, being a part of Jafza means that your life just got easier. This detailed investor guide

showcases all the facilities on offer and shows you how to become a part of this dynamic fraternity.

Office. Office cluster within Jafza are conveniently located to ensure easy access for both staff

and visitors. In tune with specific requirements, Jafza offers a variety of offices, all of which are unfurnished, so that

companies can express their own individual style. Existing infrastructure throughout Jafza is impeccable and all

office buildings benefit from a number of value-added features.

Specifications

Area By square meter

Rent Starting from AED 1,800 (US$ 490) based on location and size

Insurance AED 4 per square meter (US$ 1.10 per m2)

Utilities Electricity, water and air-conditioning are included in the rental fees

Name plate AED 500 (US$ 136)

Jafza’s cost-efficient offices provide ample working space and are equipped

with air-conditioning, light fixtures, power points, Internet and telephone access.

Designed to be adaptable and user-friendly, the offices have spacious, flexible floor

plan that can accommodate specific interior designs, and can be developed to

incorporate future expansion.

The above charges were valid at the time of print and are subject to change. Exchange rate. US$ 1= ADE 3.67.A non-refundable application processing fee of AED 500 is applicable.

*Service to be provided by Etisalat

FeaturesLease term One year, renewable annually (with a three-month notice period

Payment terms Annually, in advance

Maintenance Common areas (corridors, toilet facilities, pantries are

undertaken by Jafza

Access 24 hours

Parking Common, open and covered parking facilities are provided

Pantry/toilet facilities Common facilities are available for clients leasing space in

these buildings

Telecommunications Telephone, fax and “Business One”* package (broadband,

384 kbps - 2 mbps, DSL line) are available and need to be

installed and paid for by the tenant

Outlets Retail shops and restaurants

Light Industrial Units (LIU). Jafza’s Light industrial Units (LIU) offer spacious,

high-qualify thermally-insulated facilities suitable for a wide range of applications. Convenient 24 hour

access includes two entry/exit points, a ramp for light vehicles, and a loading dock for containers and trucks.

Every LIU is also equipped with an office.

The above charges were valid at the time of print and are subject to change. Exchange rate. US$ 1=AED 3.67A non-refundable application processing fee of AED 500 is applicable.

Specifications 556m2 Warehouses/Factories 619m2 Warehouses/Factories

Storage area of unit 510m2 (17m wide x 30m long) or 5,489ft2 510m2 (17m wide x 30m long) or, 5,489ft2

Unit height 7.8m at the ridge, 5.8m at the valley 7.75m at the ridge, 6.0m at the valley

Area of office/reception 46m2 (4.2m wide x 11m long) or 495ft2 63m2 (4.2m wide x 15m long)

Area of mezzanine office area 46m2 (4.2m wide x 11m long)

Rental rate Starting from AED 333,000 or Starting from AED 371,400 or

US$ 90,736 per year US$ 101,199 per year

based on specification and location

Insurance (building only) AED 300 or US$ 82 per unit AED 300 or US$ 82 per unit

Electricity & water rates Electricity rate AED 33 or US$ 9 per 0.33 KWH Electricity rate AED 20 or US$ 5.40 per 100 KWH.

Water rate AED 35 or US$ 9.5 per 0.035 gallons Water rate AED 30 or US$ 8.20 per 1,000 gallons

plus connection charges, Both billed directly plus connection charges. Both billed directly

to tenant. to tenant.

Public Health Levy (PHL) Services A charge of two percent of annual rental is applied A charged of two percent of annual rental is applied

up to a maximum of AED 10,000 or US$ 2.725 per year up to a maximum of AED 10,000 or US$ 2،725 per year.

The above charges were valid at the time of print and are subject to change. Exchange rate: US$ 1 = AED 3.67A non-refundable application processing fee of AED 500 is applicable.

Specifications (continued)

670m2 Warehouses 313m2 Warehouses

Storage area of unit 529m2 (17m wide x 30m long) or 5,694ft2 267m2 (13m wide x 20m long) or 2.873ft2)

Unit height 12m at the ridge 7.8m at the ridge, 5.8m at the valley

Area of office/ground floor 66m2 (4.2m wide x 16m long) or 710ft2 46m2 (4.2m wide x 11m long) or 495ft2

Area of office/mezzanine 75.2m2 (5.7m wide x 17m long) or 807ft2

Rental rate Starting from AED 435,500 or AED 187,800 or

US$ 118,665 per year US$ 51,172 per year

Insurance (building only) AED 300 or US$ 82 per unit AED 300 or US$ 82 per unit

Electricity & water rates Electricity rate AED 33 or US$ 5.40 per KWH Electricity rate AED 33 or US$ 5.40 per 100 KWH.

Water rate AED 35 US$ 8.20 per 1,000 gallons Water rate AED 35 or US$ 8.20 per 1,000 gallons

plus connection charges. Both billed directly plus connection charges. Both billed directly

to tenant. to tenant.

Public Health Levy(PHL) Services A charges of two percent of annual rental is applied A charge of two percent of annual rental is applied

up to a maximum to AED 10,000 or US$ 2,725 up to maximum of AED 10,000 or US$ 2,725

per year. per year.

FeaturesElectricity The werehouses have a standard electrical capacity range of

10 - 50 KVA, and the factories 100 - 125 KVA

Payment terms Annually, in advance

Lease term One year renewable annually (with a three month notice period)

Maintenance Tenants are responsible for general cleaning and maintenance of the

units (Structural maintenance excluded)

Storage No Storage outside the building is permitted

Parking Ample space is available in front or close to each LIU

with covered parking for two cars.

Two types of LIUs exist: as a warehouse for storage and distribution of products, or as a

factory for assembly and light production, Depending on the their specific needs, companies

may choose individual or multiple units*. Upon request and with the approval of Jafza,

modifications to original units can be carried out to fit specific needs and budgets.

Moreover, every standard warehouse is well-equipped with minimum features,

as listed below.

*Subject to availability.

South Zone Warehouses and ShowroomsThe second type, South Zone Warehouses and Showrooms, offers not only dedicated warehouse

and office spaces over two floors, but prime showroom frontage as well. Access to these showrooms

will be made easier with the upcoming road development across Jafza South Zone. This unit is ideal

for product display, as well as storage and distribution.

The South Zone Showrooms are structured into eight blocks and four substations, altogether comprising 68 warehouse units. Each unit contains warehouse space at the rear with a glass facade showroom frontage. The showroom features a mezzanine floor which acts as office space. All offices have provisions for air conditioning and are equipped with light fixtures, power points and telephone access. These units are also available in two sizes, with the area of the mezzanine floor, being the key differentiator. The showrooms will face a new proposed highway allowing for optimum exposure and easy access for potential customers. Specifications

The Substructure consists of isolated RCC footings, 1.60 metre high pre-cast beams on three external sides and surface vacuum de-watered ground slab for warehouses.

The Superstructure is made of a hot rolled steel section along with hollow core slabs for the mezzanine floor and service floor. The roof and wall claddings are with standing seam and 45/250 aluminum profiles.

Serial Number Details Type A Type B

1 Size per Unit(Length x Width)

36 x 17 m 36 x 17 m

2 Size per Cluster(Length x Width)

170 x 36 m 136 x 36 m

3 Height of Showrooms 4.4 m 11.5 m

4 Height of Warehouses (at Eaves) 6 m 6 m

5 Number of Cluster 2 6

6 Number of Units per Cluster 10 8

7 Area of each Showroom/Unit 204 m2 204 m2

8 Area of each Mezzanine/Unit 277 m2 159 m2

9 Area of each Warehouse/Unit 345 m2 345 m2

10 Total Area per Unit 891 m2 772 m2

11 Total Area per Cluster 8,910 m2 6,176 m2

Land sites. Jafza provides plots of various sizes for short and long-term lease. This extremely popular

option is ideal for companies wishing to construct their own facility, whether warehouse or industrial factory. In order

to preserve the appearance and infrastructure of Jafza, not more than 60 percent of the allotted land may be utilised

for the facility itself. The remaining area is to be landscaped and allocated for parking areas or loading and unloading

zones, subject to approval.

SpecificationsArea of plots From 5,000m2

Rental rate Starting from AED 25 or US$ 5.45 - per m2,

based on the location, industry type and classified zone.

Quay plot rates are subject to negotiation.

Electricity & water rates Electricity rate calculated at AED 20 or US$ 5.40 per

100 KWH. Water rate calculated at AED 30 or US$ 8.20

per 1000 gallons plus connection charges.

Electricity and water consumption charges are

billed directly to the tenant.

Public Health Levy (PHL) Services A charge to two percent of annual rentals and

maximum of AED 10,000 or US$ 2,725 per year

is applied.

Industrial effluent disposal AED 50,000 or US $ 13,624 for the first connection,

then calculated at AED 10 or US$ 2,80 per 1,000

imperial gallons, for discharge into the marine

environment using free zone drainage lines.

The above charges were valid at the time of print and are subject to change. Exchange rate: US$ 1 = AED 3.67A non-refundable application processing fee of AED 500 is applicable.

FeaturesUtilities The client is required to apply directly to the Dubai Electricity and

Water Authority (DEWA) for connection

Location As per zoning according to the type of industry

Payment terms Annually in advance. Installments depend on the rental amount.

General Services Telephone, fax and internet must be installed and paid for by the

tenant. For other services like security, fire and customs, Jafza

will co-ordinate directly with the relevant departments.

Once Jafza issues a Building Completion Certificate, the Dubai Electricity & Water Authority

(DEWA) will supply mains services to the premises. Any machinery installed will then be

checked and the company will be awarded an Operation fitness Certificate by Jafza before

operation. As the construction progresses, the company may initiate the process for hiring

labour and importing the required machinery. Please note, however, that application for

entry permits for operatives sponsored by Jafza will be accepted only after the Building

Completion and Operation Fitness Certificates have been issued.

Licences. Jafza licence allow companies to operate with complete freedom within Jafza, provided

the rules and regulations set out in the Free Zone Notices are adhered to at al times. Licences are issued based on

the nature of the investors’ business activities, so separate licences must be issued for different activities.

Licences & RegistrationJafza licence types Benefits

General Trading Allows the holder to import, export, re-export, distribute and store all items as per Jafza rules

and regulations (certain items are excluded).

Trading Allows the holder to import, export, distribute and store specific and related items. Companies can

choose from a further classification of trade and industrial licenses and combine a number of

activities under the same licence. Under this new initiative, they can opt for:

• Sevenactivitiesunderasimilarbusinessactivitygroup

• Upto12activitiesundertwodifferentbusinessgroupsorgeneraltrading

Industrial* Allows the holder to import raw materials, carry out the manufacturing process of per year

specified production and export the finished products to any county.

Service Allows the holder to carry out the services specified in the licence within the Free Zone.

The type of service must conform to the parent company licence, issued by the

Economic Department or Municipality of the relevant Emirates in the UAE.

National Industrial** This licence is designed for manufacturing companies where the ownership of shareholding

must be at least 51 percent AGCC (Arabian Gulf Co-operation Council - Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman,

Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates). The value added to the product in the

free zone must amount to a minimum of 40 percent. This licence allows the holder the same status

as a local or AGCC inside the United Arab Emirates.

Annual Fees/rate

AED 30,000 or US$ 8,175 per year





* Sales in the UAE must go through a distributor or any company based in the UAE that holds a Valid trade licence within the same activity.** A National industrial Licence allowas the holder to important raw materials, carry out the manufacture of specified products and export the finished product to any country. The activity must conform with the National industrial Production Certificate, issued by the Ministry of Finance and industry. Jafza undertakes the administrative negations with the Ministry of Finance and Industry on behalf of the company. Companies holding a National Industrial Licence quality for customes duty exemption when exporting to the AGCC states.

The above charges were valid at the time of print and are subject to change. Exchange rate: US$ 1= AED 3.67

Registration Procedures. The following section outlines the procedures you will need

to follow to form a Branch Company, a Free Zone Establishment (FZE) or a Zone Company (FZCO),

including required documentation, fees and capital.

Branch CompanyCompany requirements

Branch Company applications are available for

any company having a valid registration and

licence outside Jafza.

Although no initial capital is required, a one-

time registration fee of AED 5,000 or USD 1,362

is applicable.

List of legal documents required

1. Certificate of registration of the company or Original Certificate

of Good Standing of the company, notarised and attested by the

United Arab Emirates Embassy.

2. Memorandum and Article of association of the company, notarised

and attested by the United Arab Emirates Embassy.

3. A company’s Board Resolution calling for the establishment of

a branch in Jafza and guaranteeing full financial commitment and

appointment of the following, all notarized and attested by the

United Arab Emirates Embassy:

a) Appointed Manager / Representative.

b) Appointed Negotiator/Legal representative.

c) Power of Attorney for manager.

4. Passport copies and specimen of signature of Manager/ Negotiator.

Notes:

1. Documents have to be notarised and attested by the United Arab Emirates Embassy or Consulate or any Arab Embassy if necessary. (Some documents can be notarised in Jafza)

2. Each legal document has to be sealed if more than one page is submitted.

The above charges were valid at the time of print and are subject to change. Exchange rate: US$ 1 = AED 3.67

Free Zone Establishment – FZECompany requirements

This type Of Company can be formed Only By

One Shareholder, Either An Individual

(a Person) or a Non-Individual (a Company).

The initial capital to form a Free Zone

Establishment (FZE) is AED 1 million or

approximately US$ 272,480.

The value of each share is AED 1 million

or USD 272,480.

A one-time registration fee of AED 10,000

or US$ 2,725 is applicable.


a) Individual applicant

1 a) Applicant personal profile (e.g. business background)

b) Specimen of applicant signature (attested by Jafza) + passport copy

c) The original banker’s reference

2 Owner declaration (attested by Jafza) and appointment of the following:

a) Negotiator of Legal Representative + Power of attorney

b) Manager and specimen of signature + passport copy

c) Directors and specimen of signature + passport copy

d) Secretary and specimen of signature + passport copy

b) Non–Individual applicant

1 a. Certificate of Registration of the company of Original Certificate of

Good Standing of the company notarised and attested by the


b. Memorandum and Article of Association notarised and attested by the


2 Board Resolution calling for the establishment of an FZE and appointment

of the following, notarised and attested by the United Arab Emirates Embassy:

a. Appointment of the Negotiator or legal representative + Power of attorney.

b. Manager and specimen of Signature + Passport Copy

c. Director and specimen of signature + passport copy

d. Secretary and specimen of signature + passport copy

Notes:

1. Documents have to be notarised and attested by the United Arab Emirates Embassy or Consulate or any Arab Embassy if necessary. (Some documents can be notarised in Jafza).

2. Each legal document has to sealed if more than one page is submitted.


Free Zone Company – FZCOCompany requirements

This type of company and be formed by a

minimum of two and a maximum of five

founders. The founders and be Individuals

(people), Non-Individuals (companies) or a

combination of individuals and companies.

The initial capital to form a Free Zone

Company (FZCO) is AED 500,000 or

approximately US$ 136,240 the value of

each share is AED 100,000 or USS 27,248.

A one-time registration fee of AED 15,000

or US$ 4,087 is applicable.


a) Individual applicant

1 a) Applicant personal profile (e.g. business background)

b) Specimen of applicant signature (attested by Jafza) + passport copy

c) The original banker’s reference

2 Board Resolution (attested by Jafza) and appointment of the following:

a) Negotiator of Legal representative + Power of Attorney

b) Manager and specimen of signature + passport copy

c) Directors and specimen of signature + passport copy

d) Secretary and specimen of signature + passport copy

b) Non-Individual applicant

1 a. Certificate of Registration of the company of Original

Certificate of good standing of the company (notarised and

attested by the United Arab Emirates Embassy).

b. Memorandum and Article of Association (notarised and

attested by the United Arab Emirates Embassy).

2 Board resolution calling for the establishment of an FZE/FZCO and

appointment of the following, (notarised and attested by the

United Arab Emirates Embassy):

a. Appointment of the Negotiator of Legal Representative + Power of Attorney.

b. Manager and specimen of signature + Passport Copy

c. Director and specimen of signature + passport copy

d. Secretary and specimen of signature + passport copy

Notes:

1. Documents have to be notarised and attested by the United Arab Emirates Embassy or Consulate or any Arab Embassy if necessary. (Some documents can be notarised in Jafza).

2. Each legal document has to sealed if more than one page is submitted.


Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing (DTCM) overseas officesUSA25 West 45th Street,Suite #405New York, NY 10036Tel : 001 212 575 2262Fax: 001 212 719 5763e-mail: [email protected]

UK & IrelandDubai Tourism and Commerce Marketing Suites 201-2061 Northumberland AvenueTrafalgar SquareLondonWC2N 5BWUnited KingdomTel:+44-(0)20 7321 6110Fax: +44-(0)20 7321 6111e-mail: [email protected]

France15 bis, rue de Marignan75008 Paris, FranceTel: 0033 1 44 95 85 00Fax : 0033 1 45 63 13 14e-mail: [email protected]

GermanyBockenheimer Landstrasse 23 D_60325 Frankfurt/Main, GermanyTel: 0049 69 71 000 20Fax: 0049 69 71 000 234e-mail: [email protected]

Nordic CountriesSkeppsbron 30, SE-111 30Stockholm, SwedenTel: 0046 8 411 11 35Fax: 0046 8 411 11 38e-mail: [email protected]

ItalyVia Mascheroni 120123, Milan, ItalyTel: 0039 02 8738 8132Fax: 0039 02 9366 0918e-mail: [email protected]

Australia & New ZealandSuite 104, 25-29 Berry StreetNorth Sydney, NSW 2060 AustraliaTel: 0061 2 9956 6620Fax: 0061 2 9929 8493e-mail: [email protected]

South Africa1 Orchard LaneP.O. Box 698, Rivonia 2128 JohannesburgTel: 0027 (0) 11 785 4600Fax: 0027 (0) 11 785 4601e-mail: [email protected]

India61-A, Mittal Chambers,6th Floor, Nariman PointNariman Point, Mumbai 400 021, IndTel: 0091-22-22828836/22828837Fax: 0091-22-22828835e-mail: [email protected]

Far East10/F Oxford House,Taikoo Place, 979 King’s Road,Quarry Bay, Hong KongTel: 00852 2827 5221Fax: 00852 2511 5472e-mail: [email protected]

JapanInternational Place, 4th Floor26-3, Sanei-cho, Shinjuku-kuTokyo, 160-0008 JanpanTel: 0081 3 5367 5450 Fax: 0081 3 3225 0071e-mail: [email protected]

Russia, CIS & Baltic States2, 8th Floor, 10 Building, Letnikovska115114, Moscow, RussiaTel: 007-495-9800717(3 lines)+Fax: 007-495-9800718e-mail: [email protected]

Swizerland & AustriaHinterer Schermen 29CH-3063 lttigen-Bern, SwitzerlandTel.+41 (0)31 924 75 99Fax: +41 (0)31 921 90 08e-mail: [email protected]

Kingdom Of Saudi ArabiaSuite 203, Saudi Business Centre1 Maddina RoadJeddiah, Saudi ArabiaTel: + 966 2 652 4283Fax. + 966 2 652 5185e-mail: [email protected]

Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaOffice 304, Al Khozama Centre,Olaya RoadRiyadh, Saudi ArabiaTel: +966 1 2177613Fax: +966 1 2177614e-mail: [email protected]

China: BeijingLido Office Building, Room 412No.6 Jiangtai Rd, Chao Yang,Beijing, 100004Tel: 8610-59792062Fax: 8610-64301519e-mail: [email protected]

China: GuangzhouRoom 2412, South TowerGuangzhou World Trade CentreHuangshiDong Rd, Guangzhou, 5100Tel: 8620-87607815Fax: 8620-87607895e-mail: [email protected]

China: ShanghaiShui On Plaza, Room 1512No, 333 Huaihai Rd,Shanghai, 200021Tel: 8621-55286900 Fax: 8621-63859200e-mail: [email protected]

Jafza overseas representative officesJafza representative in IranA. ImandoostSohatoos Industrial Consulting Co.Office: #10, 5th Floor, No.17Corner of 6th Andisheh, Andisheh St,Nortern SohrevardiP.O.Box: 16625-167Tehran, IranTel: +98 21 88471400 / 88471404 / 88471412Fax: +98 21 88440081e-mail: [email protected]

Jafza representative in TurkeyMr. Bessam YildrimInterlink Business ServicesImrahor Cad. No. 3834445 Sutluce, Istanbul, TurkeyTel: +90 212 222 44 66Fax: +90 212 222 50 44e-mail: [email protected]

Jafza representative in ChinaMr. Yan YingSinobal China1260 Zhejiang liangyou buildingNo. 229 tiyuchang road31003 hangzhou, zhejiang. P.R. ChinaTel: +86 571 85779766Fax: + 86 571 85779645Mobile: +86 13588749874e-mail: [email protected]

Jafza Representative in JapanMr. Kyosuke MiyoshiChairman & CEOMiyoshi & Co. Ltd18-11 Nihonbashi-Koamicho, Chuo-kuTokyo, 103-0016, JapanMobile: +81-909951-0481e-mail: [email protected]

Jafza Representative in ItalyMr. Luigi de MatteisSET SpaVia di porta Pinciana,34-00187 Roma, ItalyTel: +39-06-42011 609e-mail: [email protected]

Omega Group Invet & Development GmbH & Co. SET SpaMr. Cato ParnerHirschstrasse 31, 70173 Stuttgart, GermanyTel: # +49 711 611010Fax # +49 711 612299e-mail: [email protected]

Jafza.Where else?

Jafza would be delighted to assist you with any enquiries you may have. For more infrormaion within the UAE, please contact the Sales Department on:PO Box 17000, Dubai, UAE Tel: +971 4 8812222 Fax: +971 4 8815001 / 0128 E mail: [email protected] www.jafza.ae