D A F Z A B U S I N E S S P R E S E N T A T I O N
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W H Y D U B A I?
W H Y D U B A I? L O C AT I O N + C O N N E C T I V I T Y T R A D E H U B A gateway market that will connect your Business with the Middle East, Asia and Africa Proximity: 2.4 billion people within 5 hours flight Access: DXB has been the busiest airport in the world for two consecutive years (2014 & 2015) Dubai is the 3rd largest re-export hub in the world. Dubai World central (DWC) will be the largest airport in the world and during its first year of operation carried 90,000 tons of air freight. Dubai attracted 28.6 billion AED in FDI in 2015 and is ranked 6th in the world in terms of FDI attracted.
W H Y D U B A I? T H E E C O N O M Y C O S M O P O L I TA N C I T Y Average annual GDP growth of 3-5% per annum. 1st for lowest total tax rate globally L E A D E R S H I P Dubai s population is 2.6 Million A place where cultural diversity is second nature, with over 200 nationalities represented 2016 MERCER Quality of Living report identifies Dubai as the #1 Most desirable city for international employees to live in in the Middle East and Africa region and 75th in the world. Pro-active, innovative and reliable government An ambitious city, where the government Actively encourages innovation, is committed to making doing business easy and to creating an environment for success
W H Y D U B A I? I N V E S T E D IN T H E F U T U R E USD 350 Billion in Committed Mega Projects United Arab Emirates won the right to host the World Expo in Dubai in 2020. EXPO 2020 Dubai stands to create over 270,000 jobs and aggressively stimulate the economy through construction, tourism and the development of trade relations, making Dubai a highly attractive destination for investors
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VISION The free zone that goes beyond MISSION Adding value to UAE economy by providing smart solutions that attract global investors, through innovation and a customer centric environment driven by a passionate entrepreneurial team
15 B u i l d i n g s Total number of buildings in DAFZA 256 Wa r e h o u s e s Total number of warehouses in DAFZA A B O U T D A F Z A 7 0 0, 0 0 0 s q. m Total area of DAFZA 1, 6 0 0 C o m p a n i e s Companies are registered in the Freezone D h s 109 B i l l i o n DAFZA Companies contributed to Dubai s non-oil foreign trade in 2014
G E N E R A L F R E E Z O N E B E N E F I T S Corporate tax exemption Personal income tax exemption 100% Customs duty Foreign company ownership NO Currency restrictions Repatriation of capital and profits Employment restrictions
B E N E F I T S O F D A F Z A F R I E N D LY B U S I N E S S E N V I R O N M E N T High profile quality of business, easy access to facilities, workforce, infrastructure & transportation, technology & innovation 2 4 H O U R S customs services and rapid cargo clearance D E D I C AT E D L O G I S T I C S C E N T E R O N E - S T O P - S H O P for all administrative services I N V E S T O R - O R I E N T E D management
S T R A T E G I C L O C A T I O N Strategically located in the heart of Dubai Extensive cargo handling facilities Easy access to facilities at Dubai International Airport Within the boundaries of Dubai International Airport
T Y P E S O F L I C E N S E S T R A D I N G L I C E N S E Allows the holder to import, export, distribute and store items specified on the license S E R V I C E L I C E N S E Allows the holder to carry out services specified in the license
T Y P E S O F C O M P A N I E S B R A N C H Representative office A foreign company can set up a branch of its existing company in DAFZA No share capital required F R E E Z O N E C O M P A N Y A company established in the Freezone Formed with 1-50 shareholders (individual or non-individual) A minimum share capital of AED 1,000 (USD 272) is required
S T A N D A R D O F F I C E U N I T S Minimum space of 25 sq.m required to obtain a license Offices equipped with carpeting, wall paper, false ceiling and window shades
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B U S I N E S S S O L U T I O N S P A C K A G E S S M A R T D E S K O F F I C E P A C K A G E Features Desk Space Business License 1 employment visas Wi-Fi Lease Term One Year: USD 13,750 B U S I N E S S E N A B L E D O F F I C E S Features Office area: 25 sq. m. Business License 2 employment visas Fully Furnished Office Lease Term One Year: USD 22,951
E X E C U T I V E S U I T E S O F F I C E P A C K A G E S B R O N Z E O F F I C E P A C K A G E Features Office area: 47-49.99 sq. m. 6 employment visas Lease Term One Year: USD 38,525 Three Years: USD 36,612 S I LV E R O F F I C E P A C K A G E Features Office area: 50 54.99 sq. m. 6 employment visas Lease Term One Year: USD 41,804 Three Years: USD 39,891
E X E C U T I V E S U I T E S O F F I C E P A C K A G E S G O L D O F F I C E P A C K A G E Features Office area: 55 58.99 sq. m. 6 employment visas Lease Term One Year: USD 44,263 Three Years: USD 40,984 P L AT I N U M O F F I C E P A C K A G E Features Office area: 59 62 sq. m. 7 employment visas Lease Term One Year: USD 47,541 Three Years: USD 45,356
C U S T O M I Z A B L E O F F I C E S O L U T I O N S High quality, free-size offices located in DAFZA s state-of-the-art Business Park are available for rent on annual basis. You have full freedom to customize your work environment to project your corporate identity and match your branding requirements. We guarantee that only the finest materials are used for the interior, covering carpeting, wallpaper, false ceiling, lighting, structured cabling, window shades and other works.
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L I G H T I N D U S T R I A L U N I T S Features Spacious warehouse spaces that are thermally insulated Offices on ground and mezzanine floors Minimum leased area is 340 sq.m
Administration & Compliance Services Customer Operations Services D A F Z A S E R V I C E S Finance Services Interiors & Facility Management Services Information & Communication Technology Services Leasing & licensing Services Sales Services Projects Services
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D A F Z A I S O s ISO 10002 Customers Complaints Handling System ISO 10004 Management of Customers Satisfaction ISO 27001 Information Security ISO 20000 IT services Management QMS 9001 Quality Management System EMS 14001 Environment Management System OHSAS 18001 Health and Safety ISO 50001:2009 Energy Management System ISO 28001:2007 Security Management System ISO 10015:1999 Quality Management-Guidelines for Training
AWARDS Best Economic Free Zone in the world, FDI - Financial Times Group The Global Award for Perfection, Quality & Ideal Performance: Other ways Association Management & Consultant, Italy Total Quality Customer Satisfaction Award Other ways Association Management & Consultant, Italy Public Mobility Award, Roads & Transport Authority, Dubai Three Stevie awards (International Business Awards, USA): 2012 1) New Innovative product or service of the year 2012 2) Best IT Department of the year 2012 3) Best Marketing Department of the year 2012 E-Gov Excellence Awards, Pan Arab Excellence Awards Academy 2013 Best Economic Free Zone in the Middle East, FDI - Financial Times Group DQA Dubai Quality Award, Dubai Economic Department Hamdan Bin Mohammed for Smart Government Award Category of Best Service Center 2014 Palladium Award (Balanced Scorecard Hall of Fame for Executing Strategy), Palladium Group
AWARDS IMA Finance Team of the Year 2015 - IMA, The Association of Accountants and Financial Professionals in Business Free zone Authorities Customer Care Excellence Award, middle east excellence award institution Short listed in Hamdan Bin Mohammed for Smart Government Award: Category of Best Innovation Team Category of Best Innovation Leader Emirates Energy Award Certificate Supreme Council of Energy 2015 Finance Team of the Year Excellence Award by Middle East CFO Alliance LEED Certification for DAFZA Square Gold 2016 DAFZA Superbrands Award UAE Superbrands Council
DAFZA IS HOME TO A e r o s p a c e & A v i a t i o n I T & T e l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n F o o d & B e v e r a g e s O i l & G a s A u t o m o b i l e s P h a r m a c e u t i c a l s a n d M e d i c a l Engineering & Building Materials E n g i n e s & M a c h i n e s C o s m e t i c s, P e r f u m e s & L u x u r y I t e m s
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