
JAFZA Offshore
Set up in 1985, Jabel Ali Free Zone is spread across 48sq meters and is one of the largest and fastest expanding free zone. Home to over 8700 companies, it includes more than 120 of the Fortune Global 500 Companies.
It is also one of the best areas for offshore company formation in Dubai considering its strategic location between Dubai & Abu Dhabi and the great infrastructure it offers. When you register a business in JAFZA offshore, you are a legal bona fide business.
Key Features
1. Share Holders
An offshore company setup in JAFZA requires a minimum of one shareholder which can also be a corporate entity. The shareholders should physically be present when registering the company.
2. Directors
Minimum number of directors required is two. However, corporate directors are not permitted.
3. Secretary
All JAFZA offshore companies should have a secretary. The director can also act as the secretary.
4. Accounts
All JAFZA offshore companies should maintain accounting records for a minimum period of 10 years which needs to be approved by its directors and to be signed by at least one of them.
5. Auditor
The company should also appoint an auditor to examine the accounts. Within 6 months after the end of the financial period, the accounts shall be finalized and audited by approved auditors and laid before the general meeting for along with the copy of auditors’ report.
6. Registered Agents
A registered agent should be appointed whose address can be used as the company’s registered address.
7. Share Capital
No minimum share capital requirement.
8. Real Estate and Investments
Ideal for investors who want to form an entity to use it as a holding company or purchase of properties in the designated freehold areas.

(N&A)* be Notarized from the company registrar and Attested by UAE Embassy and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the UAE.
The Registrar reserve the right to call for any extra documents if necessary.
Offshore Company Renewal
Online request to be made through the registered agent.
Amendant of the Board
- Online Request through registered agent, for each transaction (Add and Remove).
- Resolution regarding Appointment of new Director/ Secretary, stamped by the Registered Agent
- Resolution regarding Resignation of Exiting Director(s)/Secretary, stamped by the Registered Agent
Fees
AED 200 – Every Addition/Removal.
Courier Fee:- AED 20 Outside Free zone & 5% VAT on Courier Fees.
Activity Amendant
- Online Request through registered agent.
- Shareholder(s) Resolution stating the Activity Amendment (change/addition) stamped by the Agent.
- Amended of Memorandum and Article of Association signed by the Shareholder(s)
- Original Memorandum and Articles of Association.
Fees
AED 200 – Transaction Fee. AED 500 – Amendment to MOA. Courier Fee: – AED 20 Outside Free zone & 5% VAT on Courier Fees.
More JAFZA Offshore Services
- Change of offshore company name
- Letter Typing ( Company officer’s letter, NOC Letter to DED, Certificate of good standing, Incumbency certrificate etc)
- Document True Copy
- Document True Copy
- Re-Domiciliation
- Amendment to board member name
- Decrease in share capital
- Mergers(shareholders)
- Amendment of AOA
- Conversion from Offshore to FZE/FZCO
- Winding Up.
Increase in Share Capital
- Agent’s Request Letter.
- Shareholder(s) Resolution stating the Increase / Decrease in Share Capital stamped by the Agent.
- Amendment to Memorandum and Articles of Association signed by the shareholders.
- MOA Original (Optional).
- Increase by Adding new Owner
Fees
AED 2500 – For Renewal Note: Late fee of AED 120 per 30 days will be added after the expiry date.
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