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Dubai

Dubai Airport Free Zone (DAFZA)

DAFZA is Dubai's airport free zone with premium infrastructure, favored by aviation, electronics, and pharmaceutical companies needing fast global logistics.

AED 28,000

Starting Cost

AED 18,000

Flexi-Desk

100+

Max Visas

1996

Established

Best for:AviationLogisticsElectronicsPharma

Key Highlights

  • Adjacent to Dubai International Airport
  • Prestigious location
  • Strong for global trade
  • Premium infrastructure

Plan your setup

Use our UAE Business Setup Cost Calculator to estimate your total Year 1 cost when setting up in DAFZA, including visas and office fees.

If you're operating in the UAE, you may need to calculate VAT on your invoices (mandatory registration if taxable supplies exceed AED 375,000/year).

DAFZA companies that qualify as QFZP may pay 0% on qualifying income — use our Corporate Tax Calculator with Advanced Options to model your QFZP tax position.

License Types Available

TradingServiceIndustrial

Banking Support

🏦 Excellent

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Hiring employees in DAFZA? Calculate end-of-service gratuity entitlements under UAE Labour Law — payable within 14 days of contract end.

WE HANDLE THIS FOR YOU

Setting up in DAFZA? We handle it end-to-end.

From license application to bank account opening and visa processing. Fixed fee, no surprises.

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