Jebel Ali Offshore Company

JAFZA Offshore Company Formation

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Offshore Company in JAFZA

Jebel Ali Offshore Company Formation

Why start an offshore company in JAFZA?

Jebel Ali Free Zone is a veritable catalyst for big time investments and large-scale businesses. JAFZA is one of the largest and fastest expanding free trade zones of the UAE. Jebel Ali Free Zone is home to nearly 10000 companies, with about 125 of the Fortune Global 500 enterprises.

JAFZA is an ideal location for setting up an offshore company in the UAE. Located between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Jebel Ali Free Zone has the largest man-made sea port in the world. JAFZA provides brilliant environment for logistical activities, and has excellent infrastructure and enviable client list.

Since 2003, JAFZA has formally allowed offshore companies to open up in its free zone. It has become possible under the Jebel Ali Free Zone Offshore Companies Regulations. Both individuals and companies can establish offshore businesses in JAFZA easily.

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Classification of JAFZA Offshore Companies

Types of JAFZA Offshore Companies

What types of offshore companies can be setup in JAFZA?

These are the kinds of offshore companies that you can register in JAFZA.

Investment company
Joint investment company
Trading company
Holding company
Offshore entity for holding property and assets
Shipping management company
Company for copyright registration or patent company

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Offshore Company Setup in JAFZA

Overview of JAFZA Offshore Company Setup

Advantages of an Offshore Company in JAFZA

Which are the benefits of an offshore company in JAFZA?

Here are the rewards that owning an offshore company in JAFZA provides.

100% foreign ownership
No requirement for minimum capital
Permission to hold shares in UAE free zone companies and LLCs
No corporate or income tax payment
Secure environment for investment and assets
No restriction on capital and profit repatriation
Holding properties in designated areas
No need to have an office space for setting up an offshore company
Having a legal status for carrying on bona fide business, thus making it easier to conduct business outside UAE, within the Middle East, or globally
JAFZA has a reputation as a serious global hub for trading and manufacturing, which is advantageous for the company
Only offshore companies registered in JAFZA can own property, either in their individual names or through UAE companies
Holding of multiple currency bank accounts in the UAE
Easy and simple company registration
Assistance with banking, insurance, visas, accounting, legal matters, and feasibility studies and so on

Opening Bank account for JAFZA Offshore Company

How to open a bank account for a JAFZA offshore company?

Opening a bank account for a JAFZA offshore company is easy in Dubai. However, the terms and conditions for business banking may vary from bank to bank. Nonetheless, every JAFZA offshore business having a UAE resident owner is eligible for a bank account in Dubai.

The ownership of a JAFZA offshore entity makes foreign entrepreneurs with UAE residency status eligible for bank accounts in Dubai. Sometimes, the bank account opening procedure could get complex. That is why KWS ME is here to help its clients with opening a bank account.

Chief Characteristics of a JAFZA Offshore Company

Which are the main features of a JAFZA offshore company? These are the salient features of an offshore company in Jebel Ali (JAFZA).

Company status: Limited Liability
Shareholders: Minimum 1; no maximum
Directors: Minimum 2
Suffix to the name: Limited
Capital Structure: Decided by shareholders
Office Space: The registered office space of the JAFZA offshore company is that of its registered agent. Registered office may be in JAFZA or in Dubai
Shares:
- Must be fully paid up when allotted
- No bearer shares allowed
- All shares must be of same class
Administration: Must have Registered Agent approved by JAFZA
Secretory: Must have a secretory
Licensing: JAFZA offshore company is not opened with a license (it is only a certificate of incorporation)

Procedure of JAFZA Offshore Company Registration

What is the process to register a JAFZA offshore company?

This is the step-by-step process for setting up an offshore company in Jebel Ali.

One or more individuals or companies are allowed to set up an offshore entity
First, contact a reliable JAFZA authorized agent for company incorporation in Dubai
An application for certificate of incorporation will be signed and submitted to the Registrar of JAFZA for the formation of an incorporated offshore company with limited liability
The rules of JAFZA will govern the conduct of the offshore entity
JAFZA Offshore Executive will personally witness the signing of the Application for the incorporation of the JAFZA Offshore entity by shareholders
That application must also fulfill these requirements.
- The name of the offshore entity is mentioned which must end with the word “limited”
- Address of the offshore entity’s registered office
- The amount of share capital, which the offshore company proposes to be registered, and its division into shares of a fixed amount
- Articles of Association
- The names and addresses of each of incorporators
- If the officer demands other documentary details, then submit those too
If the Registrar is satisfied with application and associated documents, he/she will grant consent to the registration of an offshore company by registering the offshore company’s articles received
The Registrar will issue a certificate that the offshore company is incorporated; and allocate a number to the offshore company which shall be the offshore company’s registered number

Certificate of Incorporation for JAFZA Offshore Business

Why get a Certificate of Incorporation for JAFZA offshore business?

Here are the reasons you need to have a Certificate of Incorporation for JAFZA Offshore Company.

A certificate of incorporation is conclusive evidence of the incorporation of the offshore entity
This contains the date of incorporation, reference number for identification
It confirms that requirements of JAFZA Offshore Company Regulations have been complied with respect to the registration of the offshore company

Articles of Association of JAFZA Offshore Company

What is the importance of Articles of Association of JAFZA offshore Entity?

Keep in mind these Articles of Association (AOA) specify the regulations for the offshore company in the UAE.

The rule for transferring of shares
A general meeting of the offshore company at least once every year
Auditing of the accounts of the offshore company at least once in every year, with the mention of the audit date and appointment of an auditor
Maintenance of accounts and presentation of financial performance before annual general meetings
Minimum number of members required to form a quorum at any general meeting of the offshore company

Activities that an offshore company in JAFZA can undertake on mainland

Which activities can an offshore company in JAFZA perform on mainland?

In case, an offshore company wishes to conduct trade or other business in Jebel Ali Free Zone or elsewhere in the United Arab Emirates. It must procure the appropriate professional license to conduct the trade or other business activity from JAFZA. Only then, an offshore company in JAFZA can do activities on mainland of the UAE.

With permission, a JAFZA offshore company can perform these activities onshore in the UAE.

Carry on business with persons resident in the United Arab Emirates
Own an interest in real property situated in the UAE that are approved by JAFZA
Conduct a banking or financial business
Do business as an insurance or re-insurance company, insurance agent or insurance broker
Undertake any other business which may be prohibited by the JAFZ authority or the UAE government

Registered Agent for JAFZA Offshore Company

What are rules for registered agent(s) of a JAFZA offshore company?

Here are the rules for registered agent(s) of an offshore company in JAFZA.

Without JAFZA’s due approval, no person can act as a registered agent
At all times, the presence of the registered agent in the JAFZ or Dubai is mandatory
The Registrar maintains the register for approved agents
Inform the Registrar if you have to change the registered agent(s) of the offshore entity in JAFZA

Documentary requirements for the registration of JAFZA Offshore Entity

Which are the requirements for the registration of JAFZA offshore company?

These are the requirements for the registration of an offshore company in Jebel Ali.

Requirements for Individual Applicant

Copies of passports of the shareholder or shareholders
A copy of the valid visa
CV of the shareholder(s)
Proof of residence in the form of utility bills or credit card bills
Bank Reference Letter

Requirements for Corporate Shareholders

Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Articles of Association (AOA) of the original company
Certificate of Incorporation
Power of Attorney
Board Resolution
Certificate of Credit Worthiness

*Note: All the documents must be attested and notarized by the UAE Embassy.

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