Dubai Airport Free Zone (DAFZA)

Dubai Airport Free Zone was established in 1996 and due to its location and broad range of business offerings has now become the premium free zone destination for numerous blue chip companies. Over 1600 active companies are currently operating out of DAFZA.

Legal business structures in Dubai Airport Free Zone

For Company incorporation in Dubai Airport Free Zone, the following business structures are available:

Free Zone Establishment (FZE): FZE is formed with one shareholder

Free Zone Company (FZCO): FZCO requires minimum 2 shareholders and maximum 5 shareholders

Branch Office of an existing Company:A foreign Company can set up a branch of its existing Company in DAFZA.

Benefits of Company Incorporation in Dubai Airport Free Zone:

  • 100% corporate tax exemption
  • 100% import & export tax exemption
  • 100% personal income tax exemption
  • 100% foreign ownership
  • 100% repatriation of capital and profits
  • No customs duty
  • No currency restriction