Service Overview
DAFZA (Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority) is strategically located adjacent to Dubai International Airport — one of the busiest airports in the world — making it the ideal destination for businesses in aviation, logistics, trade, and technology. Its prime location gives companies unmatched access to rapid cargo clearance and a dedicated logistics center that streamlines global supply chains. Company setup in DAFZA is a smart choice for businesses looking for strategic free zone opportunities and simplified company formation services. ABICO provides expert assistance for DAFZA business setup, including company registration, licensing, visa processing, and compliance support to help businesses establish and grow successfully. The aviation industry benefits immensely from DAFZA since the free zone is located adjacent to Dubai International Airport. DAFZA houses some of the leading aviation companies, accounting for 8 percent of the total companies operating in the free zone. The aviation industry at DAFZA contributes 28 percent of Dubai's GDP, and it is expected to reach AED 195 billion within two years. Industry Sectors in DAFZA DAFZA caters to a wide range of industries: Electronics & Electrical, IT & Telecommunications, Pharmaceutical & Cosmetics, Engineering & Building Materials, Aerospace & Aviation, Logistics & Freight, Food & Beverage, Jewellery & Precious Stones, and Luxury Items. Types of Companies in DAFZA Businesses can incorporate under the following structures: - Free Zone Company (FZCO) — for new company registrations - Branch of an Existing Company — for extending an established local or foreign entity into DAFZA It takes hardly two days for business setup in DAFZA, once you submit all legal documents and settle the payment. ABICO can assist you with every phase of the incorporation process, from deciding the type of business to acquiring a license and sorting out legal hurdles, if any.
Key Benefits & Advantages
Our Execution Process
Decide Your Business Activity
Identify the nature of your business from DAFZA's supported industry sectors — Aviation, IT & Telecom, Logistics, Pharmaceutical, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Jewellery, or Luxury Goods — and determine the right license type.
Select License Type
Choose the appropriate license for your business: Trade License, Service License, Industrial License, or General Trading License, based on your planned commercial activities.
Choose Company Structure
Decide whether to register as a Free Zone Company (FZCO) — a new entity — or as a Branch of an existing local or foreign company operating within DAFZA.
Prepare & Submit Legal Documents
Compile all required documents including passport copies, business plan, shareholder details, and any other paperwork required by DAFZA. ABICO handles all preparation and submission.
Settle Payments & Await Approval
Complete the applicable registration fees and license payment. DAFZA's streamlined process typically delivers approval within as little as 2 working days upon complete submission.
Obtain License & Process Visas
Receive your official DAFZA trade license and initiate visa applications for shareholders, employees, and dependents through the DAFZA immigration and visa services desk.