# Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZA) company setup

Dubai · Free zone · Dubai Setup Index

> Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZA) is a Dubai free zone regulated by Dubai Airport Freezone Authority.

- Canonical: https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/dafza
- Updated: 2026-09-04
- Regulator: Dubai Airport Freezone Authority
- Method: https://dubaisetupindex.com/methodology

## Key facts

- From, no visa: Not published — No current standard company package total was found.
- Licence issued in: 10–15 business days (Talent Pass processing is stated as 10 to 15 working days.)
- Visas: Not published — no visa allocation published.
- Premises: Office, Warehouse, Showroom
- Renewal: Not published — No published renewal price, term or penalty was found.
- Activities: Not catalogued

### May suit your business

- Aviation-adjacent trading, freight and light assembly near DXB

Based on the zone’s published specialism. Confirm suitability for your activity.

## Costs and packages

Prices are the authority's published figures. Confirm the current package before you budget.

Not published — No current standard company package total was found.

### Other published prices

- Talent Pass annual licence: AED 7,500 (annual fee)
- Talent Pass two-year licence and visa stack: AED 13,596 (published package)

A starting price is not a full setup total.

## Setup steps and timing

### Company setup

| # | Step | Timing |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 1 | Licence — Conditions apply — see timing details below. | 10–15 business days |

### Residency · remote preparation

| # | Step | Timing |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 2 | Security approval | To confirm |
| 3 | Establishment card | To confirm |
| 4 | E-channel | To confirm |
| 5 | Entry visa approval | To confirm |

### Residency · in the UAE

| # | Step | Timing |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 6 | Medical test | To confirm |
| 7 | Biometrics | To confirm |
| 8 | Residence visa approval | To confirm |
| 9 | Emirates ID printing | To confirm |
| 10 | Emirates ID delivery | To confirm |

### Bank account

| # | Step | Timing |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 11 | Bank account | To confirm |

Timings are per step, not a total. Appointments and approvals may vary. Where only “days” is shown, the business or calendar-day basis is to confirm.

### Timing details and conditions

- Talent Pass processing is stated as 10 to 15 working days.

## Required documents

### Individual shareholder

- Documents listed in the official Talent Pass application checklist

## Licences and activities

### Licence types

- Trading
- Service
- Logistics

### Business activities

Not published — We have not published an activity catalogue for Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZA), so we cannot say which licence lines it carries.

## Visa and office options

### Facility options

- Office
- Warehouse
- Showroom

### Remote paperwork

No (Expect more on-site presence than a fully remote lane.)

### Visa options

We have not recorded the visa categories for this jurisdiction.

### Nationality-specific requirements

- Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq: National ID copy for entry and residence applications.
- Pakistan: National ID copy for an investor or partner visa. (zone guidance — confirm for your route)
- Afghanistan, Algeria, Bhutan, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Cuba, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, India, Iraq, Lebanon, Lithuania, Mexico, Morocco, Mozambique, Nepal, Pakistan, Senegal, Somalia, Syria, Tonga, Albania, Bangladesh, Colombia, Cyprus, Fiji, Mauritius, Nigeria, Philippines, Sudan, Tunisia, Zimbabwe, Belarus, China, Georgia, Iran, Mauritania, Nicaragua, Rwanda, Serbia, Seychelles, Slovenia, South Africa: Attested police clearance for a new visa. (reported — confirm before applying)
- Egypt, Indonesia, Kenya, Nigeria, Sri Lanka: UAE embassy visit within 45 days to complete entry approval. (zone guidance — confirm for your route)
- Ethiopia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka: Attested medical report for entry approval when applying from outside the UAE. (zone guidance — confirm for your route)

## Renewal costs

Not published — No published renewal price, term or penalty was found.

## Practical considerations

- Location next to Dubai International Airport drives freight and re-export use cases
- Packages often assume physical premises rather than pure virtual offices
- Useful when air cargo timelines matter more than the cheapest desk package
- Activity approvals can involve aviation or logistics regulators depending on the licence line

## Alternatives

- [IFZA](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/ifza) — Dubai setup option
- [Ajman Free Zone](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones/ajman) — Lower-cost setup option
- [Dubai mainland (DET)](https://dubaisetupindex.com/mainland) — Onshore alternative

## Sources

| Claim | Access | Source |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| packages | Published page | https://www.dafz.ae/en/talent-pass/ |
| activities | Published file | https://www.dafz.ae/en/business-setup/ |

### Known gaps

- No current standard company package total was found.
- The activity PDF identified in the pass was dated 2021 and requires a freshness review.

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Dubai Setup Index set up companies in Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZA)?

Not currently. We document this zone so you can compare it honestly, while Dubai Setup Index handles applications in IFZA and Ajman.

### Is a free zone the same as mainland DET?

No. Free zones license under their own authority. A Dubai mainland company is licensed by DET and normally needs Ejari-registered premises.

## Related

- [All free zones](https://dubaisetupindex.com/free-zones)
- [Business activities](https://dubaisetupindex.com/activities)
- [How company setup works](https://dubaisetupindex.com/how-it-works)

## Machine-readable

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