What it is
Premium ecosystem, demanding standards, fast customs
DAFZA sits inside Dubai International Airport. It draws established trading, technology, and service businesses that value the address, the customs access, and the calibre of neighboring tenants. Compliance expectations are higher than at most zones, which works in your favor with banks and counterparties. Ownership is 100% foreign. DAFZA requires office space rather than desk only packages, which positions the zone for serious operations from day one.
HOW IT WORKS
The path to live operations — DAFZA, Dubai Airport Freezone
Scoping and alignment
We confirm activities, shareholders, manager, and premises plan. Name and initial approval are filed promptly.
Drafting and attestations
We prepare incorporation forms, arrange signing, and clear sector approvals. Notarization and legalization are coordinated where needed.
Premises and licensing
We secure your office inside DAFZA, registered against the license. DAFZA issues the trade license and establishment card.
Go live
You receive a bank-ready documentation pack. We support corporate account opening, register for VAT, and start investor and employment visas.
DOCUMENTATION
What we need to start the process
Shareholder and manager IDs
Passport copies and UAE entry or visa pages for all owners, directors, and authorized signatories.
Contact and address
Current residential address and contact details for each shareholder and key manager.
Corporate shareholders
Legalized company documents, a clear structure chart, and a board resolution approving the DAFZA setup.
Business profile
Activities, target markets, key contracts, and an outline of your trade or service flow.
Premises and visa needs
Office lease inside DAFZA sized to your team and visa plan. DAFZA does not offer flexi desk only packages.
Authorization
Power of attorney or engagement letter so we can file, follow up, and collect approvals from DAFZA and related authorities.
costs and timelines
Clear costs, precise timing
Authority fees
Name reservation, initial approval, license, establishment card, and immigration file. Figures follow DAFZA's published schedule and your activity list.
VAT
Register for VAT when taxable supplies reach AED 375,000 in any rolling 12-month period. Voluntary registration is possible from AED 187,500 if you want to reclaim input VAT on imports and operations earlier.
Premises
Office leased within DAFZA, sized to your team and visa plan.
Corporate tax
DAFZA entities follow UAE corporate tax rules. Standard rates apply on taxable income, currently 0% up to AED 375,000 and 9% above that threshold, subject to future changes in law. Qualifying free zone income may benefit from the 0% rate where the substance and other conditions are met.
Professional services
Advisory on zone choice, legal form, drafting, attestations, and a bank-ready documentation pack, all on a fixed transparent fee.
COMPLIANCE
Stay compliant, protect your status
UBO, ESR, AML, and KYC
Maintain UBO records, Economic Substance filings where relevant, and AML and KYC policies that match your customers, suppliers, and jurisdictions.
Governance pack
License, lease, incorporation or branch documents, resolutions, and specimen signatures organized for fast review and internal approvals.
Relationship support
We coordinate bank meetings, respond to questions, and help keep files updated when you add lines, facilities, or new markets.
Renewals and record keeping
Renew license, lease, and establishment registrations on time, with accounting and compliance records kept audit ready.
UBO, ESR, AML, and KYC
Maintain UBO records, Economic Substance filings where relevant, and AML and KYC policies that match your customers, suppliers, and jurisdictions.
Governance pack
License, lease, incorporation or branch documents, resolutions, and specimen signatures organized for fast review and internal approvals.
Relationship support
We coordinate bank meetings, respond to questions, and help keep files updated when you add lines, facilities, or new markets.
Renewals and record keeping
Renew license, lease, and establishment registrations on time, with accounting and compliance records kept audit ready.
WHY TAKWEEN
A zone that rewards careful preparation
DAFZA is not the place to file a thin application. We submit at the standard the zone and its banks expect, which speeds approval and protects your timeline.
Clear activity story
We explain your business model, main customers and suppliers, and typical transaction flows so bank risk teams understand the business.
Source of funds clarity
We compile shareholder background, capital origin, and major contracts into a concise pack that fits UAE banking expectations.
Governance pack
License, lease, incorporation or branch documents, resolutions, and specimen signatures organized for fast review and internal approvals.
Relationship support
We coordinate bank meetings, respond to questions, and help keep files updated when you add activities, facilities, or new markets.
24/7 Support
On call for status checks and escalations with the zone, banks, and immigration so your project does not stall on paperwork.
FAQS
Straight answers to common questions
Ready to start your UAE business journey?
Tell us your activities and your hiring plan. We will confirm the steps, run the filings, and hand you a bank-ready pack.