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JAFZA Offshore: real costs, licences and review
A holding vehicle for Dubai property — no visas, no office, no trading.
Price verified. Taken from JAFZA Offshore's own published material on 11 October 2026. Free zone pricing can change without notice; we confirm in writing before any commitment.
Our view
JAFZA Offshore companies are not free zone companies and the distinction matters. They carry no visa entitlement, cannot lease UAE premises and cannot trade within the UAE. What they can do — uniquely among UAE offshore vehicles — is hold freehold property in Dubai, which is why they are used for real-estate holding and succession planning.
If your goal is UAE residency or a tax-residency certificate, this is the wrong product. An offshore company gives you neither.
Key facts
| Emirate | Dubai |
|---|---|
| Licence from | AED 10,000 |
| Typical cost (1 visa) | AED 22,000 |
| Issuance time | 5–15 working days |
| Visa quota | 0 |
| Flexi-desk | No |
| Remote setup | No |
| Licence types | Holding |
| Established | 2003 |
Official source: www.jafza.ae
Strengths and points to weigh
Strengths
- Can hold Dubai freehold property
- Low cost to maintain
- No office requirement
- Strong confidentiality
Points to weigh
- No visas — none at all
- Cannot trade inside the UAE
- No tax residency certificate
- Banking is markedly harder
Who this suits
- Holding Dubai freehold property
- Succession and estate planning
- International holding structures
- Asset segregation
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