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Trading Company SetupSoap and Hair Care Products Trading

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JurisdictionJebel Ali Free Zone
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Short description

This company can engage in the sale of hair care products, such as shampoos, oils, lotions, and tonics, as well as trade in toilet soap and handwashing soap in bars and liquids, including foaming soap and similar products.

About the company's activities
Types of activities

The following business activity has been selected for the Jafza company setup:

  • Soap and Hair Care Products Trading (513214). Includes reselling hair care products like shampoo, oils, lotions, tonics, whether chemically originated or from natural extracts (herbs), also, toilet and hand washing soap in bars and liquid, in addition toilet foamy soap and similar products.

The company can engage in up to seven business activity types from "Perfumery, medicines, beauty (group code 016)" industry group under the same license without additional fees.

Additional External Regulator Approvals

No additional approvals are required to register a company conducting this business activity.

Share Capital Requirements

There is no minimum share capital requirement for Jafza companies.

If a shareholder plans to obtain an investor visa, his/her share in the share capital must be at least AED 50 000.

Company Name Requirements
  • Must correspond to the company’s business activities
  • Must not be identical or similar to local/global brands or registered trademarks
  • Must not contain geographical names, such as the names of emirates, cities, countries and other landmarks
  • Must not contain the names of Allah or God, or any other religious terminology
  • Must not contain the names of local/international religious, political or governmental organizations
  • Must not infringe any third party's intellectual property rights
  • Must not violate the UAE laws or contain words that are obscene, indecent or generally offensive
Bank Account

Entrepreneurs can open corporate accounts in traditional banks with physical branches, as well as in digital banks and payment systems.

When choosing a bank to open a corporate account, consider the following: service level, fees, available currencies, online banking performance, bank reputation, as well as other conditions that may be important for your business.

Successfully opening a corporate bank account requires a well-prepared documentation package, which may vary depending on the specific requirements of each bank. Documents submitted incorrectly or incompletely may negatively affect the bank's final decision in processing the application.

About Jurisdiction
Name and Description
  • Title: Jebel Ali Free Zone
  • Description:

    Jafza (Jebel Ali Free Zone) is a free economic zone (free zone) established in 1985 in the Emirate of Dubai, UAE. Jafza has established itself as a leading logistics and industrial hub in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region, offering high-quality solutions enhanced by innovative and technological services.

    Jafza provides a unique business ecosystem for companies operating in trade, logistics, manufacturing, and distribution sectors. The free zone offers modern infrastructure and direct access to port and aviation logistics. Located near Jebel Ali Port, the world’s largest deepwater port, and Al Maktoum International Airport, Jafza provides entrepreneurs with rapid access to key international transportation routes. Companies registered in Jafza are permitted to conduct business within the free zone and beyond the UAE.

    Jafza issues the following types of business licenses:

    • Trading (wholesale and retail)Professional (provision of services)
    • Industrial (manufacturing)
    • Logistics
    • E-commerce

    With its strategic location and advanced infrastructure, Jafza offers direct access to key markets in the Middle East and North Africa through a unique "sea-land-air" logistics corridor within a single customs zone. This significantly speeds up cargo movement without the need for intermediate customs checks, reducing costs and shortening logistics timeframes.

Advantages

The Jafza company registration provides various benefits and opportunities for entrepreneurs:

  • Access to local and global markets. Companies registered in the free zone can conduct business within the free zone and beyond the UAE. This helps to expand business, create and strengthen partnerships and and enables interaction with clients and partners worldwide.
  • Strategic location. The free zone is situated near Jebel Ali Port, one of the world’s largest deep-water ports, and Al Maktoum International Airport. This prime location provides swift access to international transportation routes, positioning the free zone as a key logistics hub for global trade.
  • Remote company registration. The free zone enables entrepreneurs to establish their business remotely, without the need for physical presence in the UAE, providing convenient access to the registration process from anywhere in the world.
  • Full profit control. The free zone enables foreign entrepreneurs to retain 100% ownership of their company, granting full control over profits and unrestricted capital repatriation outside the UAE. This fosters an optimal environment for strategic financial planning and efficient business management, free from limitations on economic activities.
  • Wide range of business activities. The free zone offers an extensive list of business activities, enabling entrepreneurs to develop projects in various industries, including trade, logistics, manufacturing, e-commerce, and professional services.
  • Tax and customs benefits. Designated zones offer benefits on the import, export, and re-export of goods both within their own territory and between other designated zones. These zones exempt goods from VAT, provided the criteria set by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) are met, allowing companies to minimize their tax burden.
  • Infrastructure. The free zone is part of the Dubai Logistics Corridor, which connects Jebel Ali Port, Al Maktoum International Airport, and overland transport routes into a seamless logistics network. This integration accelerates cargo movement across various modes of transport, streamlining logistics processes and reducing costs.
Offices/Premises
  • Various rental property options are available in Jafza, provided upon preliminary request and subject to availability:
    1. Workstation (AED 30 000/year). A dedicated workstation with a size 6 sq.m in a coworking space with unlimited access during working hours. The Workstation affords 2 visa quotas. A 10 % refundable deposit, insurance fee (AED 100/year) and one-time payment for company name plate (AED 500) will be charged.
    2. Office (AED 2 000 per sq.m./year). Office starting from 40 sq.m with unlimited 24/7 access. The number of visa quotas is determined by the rented area, calculated at 9 sq.m. per visa quota. A refundable 10% deposit, insurance fee (AED 100/year) and one-time payment for company name plate (AED 500) will be charged.
    3. Retail Spaces. Retail spaces designated for various purposes. A refundable deposit, insurance fee will be charged.
    4. Showroom. Exhibition space starting from 770 sq.m. with an adjacent warehouse and office premises, featuring a glass facade facing the main street. A refundable deposit, insurance fee will be charged.
    5. Warehouses (AED 450 per sq.m./year). Premises ranging from 313 to 670 sq.m. with unlimited 24/7 access. The number of visa quotas is determined by the size of warehouse. A refundable 10% deposit, insurance fee and public health fee (2% from the annual rent) will be charged.
    6. Land Plots (AED 40 per sq.m./year). Land plots starting from 5 000 sq.m., intended for the construction of custom-designed buildings, with options for short-term and long-term leases.
    7. Staff Accommodation. Residential rooms for comfortable living of company employees.
  • Registration of a company in Jafza requires the availability of commercial premises. 
  • If no suitable premises are available, it is necessary to enter the waiting list, with waiting periods potentially extending to several months.
Tax Regime and Profit Management

The UAE imposes a variety of taxes and fees that regulate the financial activities of both legal entities and individuals. Below are the main ones:

  1. Value Added Tax (VAT):
    • Since January 1, 2018, the UAE has implemented a VAT rate of 5%, which applies to most goods and services and is charged to companies operating within the country, except for those registered in designated zones.
    • A Designated Zone is a territory within a free zone that is treated as outside the UAE for tax purposes, allowing goods to be exempt from taxation, provided certain criteria are met. The main taxation rules in Designated Zones are:
      • Designated Zones are listed in the Cabinet Decision to Federal Decree-Law No. (8) of 2017 on Value Added Tax (VAT).
      • Goods tranferred between or within Designated Zones are not subject to VAT.
      • The export and import of goods between a Designated Zone and a foreign company are also VAT-exempt.
    • For local companies and those registered in Non-Designated Zones (free zones not included in the Designated Zones list), the standard tax rules set forth in the Federal Decree-Law on VAT apply.
      • Companies with an annual turnover exceeding AED 375,000 are required to register with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) as VAT taxpayers.
      • Companies with a turnover between AED 187,500 and AED 375,000 may register on a voluntary basis.
      • Companies can offset VAT paid on purchases of goods and services (input VAT) against the VAT they collect on sales (output VAT), shifting the tax burden to the final consumer.
      • Some goods and services may be exempt from VAT or taxed at a 0% rate, such as international transportation, educational, and medical services.
  2. Corporate Tax:
    • As of June 1, 2023, the UAE has introduced a corporate tax at a rate of 9%, levied on the taxable net profit of companies with income exceeding AED 375,000.
    • A 0% rate is applied to taxable income not exceeding AED 375,000.
    • Charitable, non-profit organizations and medical institutions are fully exempt from corporate tax.
  3. Excise Tax:
    • Since October 1, 2017, the UAE has introduced an excise tax aimed at reducing the consumption of harmful products and funding healthcare initiatives.
    • The tax applies to alcohol, tobacco products, and beverages containing added sugar, including energy and carbonated beverages.
    • Excise tax rates vary by product category:
      • 50% on carbonated drinks (excluding mineral water)
      • 100% on tobacco products
      • 100% on energy drinks
      • 100% on electronic smoking devices and related liquids
      • 50% on products containing added sugar or sweeteners.
    • Companies dealing with excise goods must register with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), submit monthly declarations, and maintain records. Excise tax is paid upon the import, production, or release of goods for consumption in the UAE.
  4. Customs Duties:
    • Custom duties in the UAE are applied to most imported goods at a standard rate of 5% of the cost, insurance, and freight (CIF). Some product categories, such as pharmaceuticals and food items, may be exempt from duties or subject to reduced rates.
    • Goods imported into the UAE's free zones are generally not subject to customs duties as long as they remain within these zones. However, once such goods are moved to the UAE mainland, standard duties apply.
  5. Personal Income Tax:
    • In the UAE, personal income is not subject to taxation.
    • UAE citizens and residents are exempt from paying taxes on their personal income, including salaries, interest, dividends, inheritances, gifts, luxury goods, and capital gains.
  6. Other Local Taxes and Fees:
    • Individual emirates may impose specific local taxes and fees in line with their economic and social needs.
    • These taxes and fees are aimed at supporting public services and implementing infrastructure projects.
Resident Visas

Jafza offers the following main types of UAE resident visas for foreign investors and company employees:

  • Investor Visa:
    • Issued to foreign investors and entrepreneurs who invest in or acquire companies.
    • Allows for business management, living, and working in the UAE.
    • Grants the right to sponsor family visas.
    • Valid for two years but can be canceled if the investor is absent from the UAE for more than six months.
  • Employment Visa:
    • Issued by the company for its foreign employees.
    • Permits residency and employment in the UAE.
    • Depending on the job position, education and specialization may need to be verified.
    • Valid for two years but can be canceled if the employee is absent from the UAE for more than six months.
    • Can be renewed alongside the employment contract.
  • Dependent Visa (for family members and domestic staff):
    • Issued to the sponsor's family members and accompanying domestic staff (nannies, housekeepers, caregivers, etc.).
    • Permits residency in the UAE.
    • Valid for two years.

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