Offshore JAFZA license by Jebal Ali Freezone Authority
As the first Freezone in UAE that was ever established, Jebal Ali has the ability to incorporate companies for both offshore and onshore business activities.
Offshore Business License in JAFZA is designed to conduct business activity outside UAE.
An offshore business license from JAFZA allows companies to conduct any business activity outside of the UAE. It is not possible to take part in any commercial activities within UAE.
Offshore JAFZA companies may find it challenging to open a corporate bank accounts in most UAE banks for their business compared to an onshore freezone or mainland license.
Therefore, companies that registered with JAFZA offshore company will want to set their bank account opening goals with international banks outside UAE, that opens offshore for companies that are not incorporated into same country as where the bank is located.
Another reason why JAFZA companies will find it challenging to open a bank account in UAE is because most banks in UAE require the company shareholder to hold a valid UAE residency visa, which is not possible for offshore companies to obtain, as they are designed to conduct business outside of UAE.
Since UAE residency visas are not issued to JAFZA offshore companies, the number of banks in UAE that will open a bank account for offshore UAE companies are limited compared to companies where the owner of the company holds a valid UAE residency visa and Emirates ID.
It is however, still a possibility to open a bank account for JAFZA offshore company without residency visa in UAE, as certain banks accept this type of business licenses. In such cases, local UAE banks that accept JAFZA offshore licenses often require a higher minimum deposit amount, compared to JAFZA onshore licenses.
Benefits of register a JAFZA offshore company
The most popular uses for an offshore business license from JAFZA include:
- Asset management and protection
- Tax benefits
- Conducting business in high risk industries outside of UAE – such as gold, diamond, and oil and gas trading,
- Entering into joint ventures with UAE businesses
- Setting up a holding company
- Asset holding in UAE, mostly real estate property purchases.
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How to apply for JAFZA offshore license?
To apply for an offshore license in Jebel Ali Freezone, it is necessary to provide:
- Applicants Personal Profile (CV)


- Bank Reference


- Proof of address (Recent utility bill like power, water or telephone)


- Passport Copy (With at least 6 months validity)
How much does it cost to register a JAFZA offshore license?
Annual license fee is 15,000 AED.
How BUH Consulting can assist
Our team partners with JAFZA authorized agents to offer the most competitive pricing on JAFZA company incorporation.
Assisting the process from beginning, middle and the end, we’ve got you covered.
If your company require any post service services, our team is ready to assist in the areas of:
- Local and international business corporate bank account opening.
- Document attestation in UAE.
- External approval (SEWA, SIRA, Civil Defense, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Embassies and Consulates)
Contact information
For a tailored solution, contact us to discuss about your requirements.
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