Start Business in JAFZA Offshore

The Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority, under Jebel Ali Free Zone Offshore Companies Regulations 2003, allows the formation of special status offshore companies with individuals or corporate bodies as shareholders, as a non-resident company having a corporate legal entity.

Main Benefits

Anonymity
Minimized Taxation
Legal Asset Protection
Personal Tax Reduction
Protects Investments
Maximize Profit
Minimize Tax
Low cost of Operation

About JAFZA ( UAE ) Offshore Business Setup

Uniqueness of Jebel Ali Offshore

UAE is not dependent or overseas territory of another country.
UAE has Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAA) with more than 40 countries
Allows holding interest/ownership in properties in Dubai

Advantages of setting up JAFZA ( UAE ) Offshore Company

Asset Protection
Confidentiality & Anonymity
Exemption from all local taxes
Ease of Control, Maintenance & Operation
No Minimum capital requirement
No audit reports to be filed
It is not mandatory to hold shareholder(s), director(s) meeting

Shareholding & Directorship

A minimum of one shareholder is required

A minimum of two Directors is required.

A company registered in JAFZA Offshore is subject to the following restrictions.

No JAFZA Offshore company shall

Carry on business with persons resident in the United Arab Emirates
Carry on banking business
Carry on business as an insurance or re-insurance company, insurance agent or insurance broker

Share Capital

Bearer shares are NOT permitted.