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Jafza, DIFC partner to create dual-zone framework

New model links trade, finance, and industry to boost Dubai’s global investment appeal.

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Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza)

DP World opens Jebel Ali–Berbera route

New DP World route connects Jebel Ali to Berbera, strengthening Horn of Africa trade links

Container vessel at Jebel Ali terminal

DP World expands electric fleet at Jebel Ali Port

eITV fleet at Jebel Ali Port up tenfold, growing from 14 to 146 vehicles within a year

An aerial view of the Jebel Ali Port DP world (JAFZA).

Need a berth for your yacht? Dubai just made it digital

New Dubai platform lets yacht owners reserve pier slots via mobile and portal

A yacht is pictured at the Dubai Marina in Dubai August 6, 2025.

New free zone mainland operating permit in Dubai

New permit lets free zone firms trade in Dubai mainland, access tenders, expand operations

Dubai Airport Free Zone

Dubai's one licence scheme for free zones is working

Dubai's new business license scheme to benefit existing and new companies at free zones

Have a warehouse in one free zone and corporate office in another. Dubai's latest business license adds to the options companies can take up to better manage operational costs.

Decoding beneficial recipient rule in UAE Free Zones

How companies can qualify for the 0% Corporate Tax rate under UAE Free Zone rules

Free Zone entities qualify as beneficial recipients of services or goods when they possess the right to use and benefit from these services or goods without being contractually or legally required to provide such services or goods to another party.

UAE free zones: Why transfer pricing paperwork is key

Rationale behind transfer pricing rules is to prevent profit shifting

Transfer pricing refers to the pricing of transactions between entities that are under common control or ownership.

What is arm’s length principle for UAE’s Free Zones?

Concept ensures transactions between related parties are priced fairly and transparently

The arm’s length principle for UAE Free Trade Zones requires that transactions between related parties be priced as if they occurred between independent companies under similar circumstances.

Tax implications of movement of goods in UAE free zones

Understanding VAT in UAE designated free zones is critical for compliance

Goods moved into, out of, or within UAE designated free zones can fall either inside or outside the scope of VAT, depending on the transaction’s nature.

Navigating Designated Free Zones in the UAE

Choosing the right Free Zone depends on the nature of business

With over 45 free zones across the country, businesses gain unprecedented advantages including complete foreign ownership, significant tax benefits, and streamlined operations.

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