Shareholders letter for Employment Visa Application News

Companies will need to upload a letter issued by JAFZA Lease & License Department counters in Arabic, addressed to the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA), during the submission of the employment visa application for the...

Submit Request Letter – Jafza Lease is now live on Dubai Trade News

We are happy to inform you that the Submit Request Letter – Jafza Lease will be live on the Dubai Trade portal, starting from Tuesday, 28 December 2021. The service can be accessed from the Lease Menu. Customers can submit request letters for lease...

Suspension of issuing the residence permit sticker and synchronizing it with the Emirates ID News

This is to announce the suspension of issuing the Residence Visa sticker and alternatively merge it with the Emirates ID issued from the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Ports Security effective 11 April 2022, as the residency...

Technical training for businesses (IMTITHAL)

A new training has been developed by Department of Finance called IMTITHAL, it’s a one-day in-person training program in Arabic and English that covers Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses. Attendees will...

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF ENTRY LANES TOWARDS JAFZA GATE 1 AND 2

Please be informed that due to ongoing infrastructure works, the entry lanes heading towards Gate 1 and 2 from E11 Sheikh Zayed Road will be temporarily closed from Friday 5 July to Sunday 7 July. During this closure, access from Al Yalayis street will...

The Jafza App Just Got Even Better – Check Out Our New Features!

We've updated the Jafza App to bring you even more tools and resources! Now, company admins can access exclusive deals on the following: What’s new: DP World Drone Services: You can book aerial photography, 2D and 3D mapping, thermal surveys, and live...

THE LATEST JAFZA RULES & REGULATIONS – INSPECTION PROCEDURES

The ninth edition of the Free Zone Rules for companies operating within Jafza is published to keep you informed of the latest rules regulations, as well as the inspection procedures. Please click here to learn more about the rules and regulations. Read...

THE LATEST RULES & REGULATIONS IN DAZ – INSPECTION PROCEDURES

The latest edition of the Free Zone Rules, which is applicable to DAZ, is published to keep you informed of the latest rules and regulations, as well as the inspection procedures. Please click here to stay up to date with the latest rules and...

Traffic Management Alert: Jafza Roads Now Monitored by Speed Radars

Speed monitoring radars have now been activated across all roads within the Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), effective immediately. The enforced speed limit throughout Jafza is 60 km/h. All drivers are required to strictly observe this limit. Please note...

Trakhees Waste Management Notification News

In line with our efforts to ensure proper waste management and maintain top-notch environmental, health and safety standards in Jafza, we urge all our customers to read through the ‘Waste Management’s Duty of Care Principle’ circular by Trakhees.

Unauthorised use of logos

We would like to address and clarify the guidelines surrounding the use of DP World, Jafza and Dubai Trade logos. Please note that the use of these logos by any of our customers or their affiliates without explicit prior authorisation is not allowed....

Unlock a Smarter Jafza Experience with the Enhanced App!

We’re excited to share some fantastic upgrades driven by your feedback for Jafza App, making your business operations smarter, faster, and more seamless. What’s New? Find the perfect facility for your business needs with the Warehouse configurator....

Update - Suspension of issuing the residence permit sticker and synchronizing it with the Emirates ID News

In line with our commitment to keeping you updated with all the latest enhancements with regards to the suspension of issuing the Residence Visa sticker and alternatively merge it with the Emirates ID issued from the Federal Authority for Identity,...

Update – EID Application News

In line with our commitment to keeping you updated about the latest rules and regulations and In line with the directives of the Federal Authority For Identity & Citizenship, Customs & Port Security, please note that it is mandatory to apply for...

UPDATE (3): Promoting Compliance with the Federal Law No. (20) of 2018 on Anti Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Financing of Illegal Organisations News

Companies and certain other UAE business forms must comply with the Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBO) Regulations, which includes the annual submission or an update of UBO data with the Companies Registrar. Failure to submit the UBO data will result in...

UPDATE (4): Promoting Compliance with the Cabinet Resolution No. 58 of 2020 on Ultimate Beneficial Owners Requirements News

Companies registered with Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) must comply with the Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBO) Regulations, which include the annual submission or an update of UBO data with the Companies Registrar. All companies are required to submit the...

Update on “Profession” in the Employment Visa News

The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) has announced an update on “Profession” when applying for a New Employment Visa or a Designation Amendment in the residence permit. Based on the new update, the applicant is required...

Update on Application Submission Procedures for Offshore Companies (Temporary) News

In line with our commitment to adhere by the safety measures, and reduce close contact interactions to limit the spread of COVID-19, the Leasing & Licensing – Offshore announces the below temporary procedures for all type of applications: Registered...

Update: Digital Employee Cards via Jafza Mobile App - Companies News

In line with our efforts to accelerate digital transformation, we are pleased to inform you that ‘Digital Employment and Access Cards’ will now be available via the Jafza Mobile App only. Jafza companies can obtain the digital version of their...

Update: Promoting Compliance with the Federal Law No. (20) of 2018 on Anti Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Financing of Illegal Organisations News

Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority, the regulator of Jebel Ali Free Zone (“Jafza”), would like to draw your attention that the deadline of submitting the updated details of UBO Form has been extended to 15 April 2021. Accordingly, we request our customers...