The 2026 International Company Formation Guide
A practical overview of choosing jurisdictions, structuring your company and opening international bank accounts.
COMPANY FORMATION · UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
JAFZA is a major Dubai free zone serving international trade, logistics, distribution, manufacturing and regional operations through structures linked closely to Jebel Ali Port.
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JAFZA is a major Dubai free zone serving international trade, logistics, distribution, manufacturing and regional operations through structures linked closely to Jebel Ali Port.
Coutts Consultants coordinates jafza free zone company formation as a defined Dubai engagement.
We first establish the client's commercial objective and review activity, shareholders, legal form, facility, logistics/customs requirements, licence, visas and UBOs. Dubai has several distinct licensing and regulatory environments—including mainland licensing, specialist free zones, DIFC and the VARA virtual-asset regime—so the correct route is selected around the actual activity rather than a generic package.
We then coordinate the required authority, bank or professional work. Reserved legal, tax, audit, immigration or regulated financial-services work is undertaken by appropriately qualified UAE professionals, and every licence, visa, account or regulatory approval remains subject to the competent authority or institution.
Genuine Dubai-specific offering
Mainland, free-zone, DIFC or specialist regime considered as appropriate
Practical guidance on activity, shareholders, legal form, facility, logistics/customs requirements, licence, visas and UBOs
Coordinated professional input
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A practical overview of choosing jurisdictions, structuring your company and opening international bank accounts.