Firmengründung Dubai-VAE: Freihandelszone Jebel Ali

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Unsere  Kanzlei gründet für Mandanten Gesellschaften in der Jebel Ali Freihandelszone (VAE). Neben der Freihandelszone RAK und Sharjah ist Jebel Ali die bekannteste Freihandelszone in den VAE.

In den VAE sind für eine Firmengründung immer folgende Elemente zu buchen:

• -Firmengründung (Stammkapital Jebel Ali Freezone: FZE Dhs 1.000.000.00 und für eine FZCO Dhs 500.000,00)
  

• -Jeweilige Lizenz (Erlaubnis,die entsprechende Tätigkeit ausüben zu dürfen)

• -Visa für Geschäftsführung, ergänzend ggf. für Gesellschafter und Mitarbeiter/innen

• -Büro (in den VAE ist ein reines Registered Office/Briefkasten nicht zulässig, Ausnahme bei einer International Company, also einer Offshore-Gesellschaft)

Für die Niederlassung einer ausländischen Gesellschaft ist kein Stammkapital erforderlich.

Ein Treuhand-Geschäftsführer kann in den VAE regelmäßig NICHT gestellt werden. In absoluten Ausnahmefällen (hohes Investment) kann eine solche Aufgabe ein Mitglied der Scheichfamilie oder ein örtlicher Anwalt realisieren. Dabei sind die Gebühren entsprechend hoch und richten sich nach Geschäftstätigkeit und Umsatz. Davon abweichend, kann bei einer Offshore-Gesellschaft (darf nur Geschäfte außerhalb der VAE tätigen) ein Treuhand-Geschäftsführer gestellt werden.

Die Gebühren richten sich nach den Dienstleistungen. Rechnen Sie für Gründung der Gesellschaft,jeweilige Lizenz und Visa für den Geschäftsführer mit ca. 15.000 Euro. Stammkapital Jebel Ali Freezone: FZE Dhs 1.000.000.00 und für eine FZCO Dhs 500.000,00.

Gebühren

• Unternehmensgründung in der Jebel Ali Freezone, inklusive Erstellung, Bearbeitung und Einreichung aller notwendigen Unterlagen
• Beantragung der Dienstleistungs- oder Handelslizenz
• Verhandlung mit den Behörden hinsichtlich der Anmietung von Lager- und/oder Büroräumen 
• Eröffnung eines Firmenbankkontos (bei HSBC, National Bank of Dubai, Commercial Bank of Dubai oder ein anderen – vom Mandanten gewünschten – in den VAE ansässigen Geldinstituts)
• Kommunikation mit allen beteiligten Behörden in den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten
• Begleitenden Beratung hinsichtlich steuerlicher und rechtlicher  Rahmenbedingungen im Hinblick auf die Unternehmensgründung

Das Honorar für die o. g. Leistungen beträgt grundsätzlich 10.900,00 €. Nicht enthalten sind darin Kosten/Gebühren, die von der Verwaltung der Freezone (z.B. für die Firmenregistrierung oder die Beantragung einer PO-Box) sowie von sonstigen Dritten (z.B. Notar- und Konsulatsgebühren für die Beglaubigung von Unterlagen) in Rechnung gestellt werden.

Allgemeine Informationen zur VAE Freihandelszone Jebel Ali

Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) is a part of Dubai based, state owned Economic Zones World, one of the world’s biggest developers of Economic Zones, Logistics and R&D driven Industrial Parks.

Created under an Emiri Decree, Jafza commenced operations in 1985 with standard size office units and warehouses to provide ready built facilities to customers. In 1990 Jafza expanded its facilities to include light industrial units.

Located next to Jebel Ali Port, the largest port in the Middle East and, at 30 minutes drive to Dubai International Airport, Jebel Ali Free Zone is well positioned to enable its partners the fastest possible access to a market of over 2 billion people in the South and West Asia, the CIS and Africa. Supported with the region’s extensive highway network Jafza presents itself as the most efficient ally for all types of business opportunities.

Jafza is one of the world’s most services driven, customer centric free zones. Free form of red tape and vexing restrictions, Jafza provides its customers an environment which is most conducive for growth. Jafza’s deep commitment to service excellence has enabled it to win ISO 9001:2000 certification in 1996, making it the world’s first ISO accredited free zone.

The incredible journey from a base of 19 member companies has manifested itself into a present where we are a globally renowned commercial and industrial hub, home to nearly 6,000 Dubai businesses from well over 110 countries.

A business climate where your ambitions have opportunities to grow to any length. A vibrant networking atmosphere where new relationships and opportunities present themselves with refreshing regularity. It’s in these surroundings of entrepreneurship and historical richness that Jafza welcomes you.

Business Centers World (BCW), a division of Dubai World’s flagship company EZW offers you ready-to-use, fully furnished office spaces in Dubai designed for short-term or long-term use.

Besides office leasing,BCW helps you simply eliminate the administrative red tape that goes into setting up offices so that you can focus on running and growing your business.

Getting yourself an office space in Dubai through BCW gives you many benefits:

• No office setting-up costs
• Low market penetration costs
• Flexible terms for leasing office spaces, varying from one month to two years.
• Round-the-clock workstation access with network connections, meeting and conference rooms,equipped with the latest audio-visual equipment
• Business Lounges
• Professional support staff, administrative and secretarial services (upon request)

Free Zone Business

The three types of jafza free zone commercial facilities provided are:

Office Space – to provide clients with the freedom to express, Jafza offers unfurnished offices of any size, equipped with air-conditioning, light fixtures, power points, internet, and telephone access. Office space provided by Jafza is specially designed with the options for future expansion.

Light Industrial Units (LIU) – These facilities exist for two purposes: as storage warehouses for distribution and storage, and as factories for light-production and assembly, sizes of LIU’s range from 313 square meters to 619 square meters. Power supply is readily available in Jafza’s LIU’s, ranging from 10 to 50 KVA for warehouses and 100 to 125 KVA for factories. Additional benefits include 24-hour access, two entry/exit points, sufficient parking space and a ramp for light vehicles, as well as a loading dock for containers and trucks; not to mention, every LIU is equipped with an office.

Land – Jafza provides land plots of various sizes ranging from 2,500 square meters up to any size requested by the client. In terms of commercial property for lease, Jafza offers the flexibility of both short-term and long-term leases with flexible payment methods. All land plots and Jafza properties are well provided with the necessary utilities and amenities that are fundamental to their developments.

Jafza is located in Dubai, UAE and offers a number of administrative services, essential authorities and a wide range of licensing services under one roof. These services include:

• Licensing
• Registration
• Leasing
• Immigration Services
• Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) related Services
• Emirates Telecommunications Corporation (Etisalat) Services
• Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) Services
• Postal Authority Services
• Police
• Consulate Affairs

Having Jafza authorities at your fingertips enables your business needs to be meet with ease and efficiency.

Freihandelszone Sharjah

Die Freihandelszone Sharjah in den VAE bietet die Möglichkeit der Installation einer Zweigniederlassung eines ausländischen Unternehmens, einer Branche sowie einer Free Zone Company (Free Zone Establishment/FZE) und einer Offshore-Gesellschaft (exempt Company).

Free Zone Company (Free Zone Establishment/FZE):

Die Gesellschaft darf Geschäfte innerhalb der Freihandelszone tätigen und außerhalb den VAE. Innerhalb den VAE nur über einen Handelsvertreter. Das Mindest-Stammkapital beträgt 150.000 DHS. Eine Firmengründung beinhaltet immer die Komponenten:

• -Firmengründung

• -Entsprechende Lizenz

• -Visa-Paket

• -Büro

Die staatlichen Gebühren für Firmengründung,Lizenz und Visa sind entsprechend vorgegeben (siehe unten). Auswahlmöglichkeiten bestehen im Kontext des Büros und/oder Warenlager und/oder Produktionsstätte. Unsere anwaltlichen Gebühren richten sich nach dem Aufwand und liegen bei 3.900 Euro.

Die Free Zone Company ist eine eigenständige Rechtspersönlichkeit, mithin unterliegen Erträge einer in den VAE belegenen Betriebsstätte der Besteuerung in den VAE. Im Gegensatz zur einer Dubai LLC dürfen 100% der Anteile im ausländischen Besitz sein.

Niederlassung eines ausländischen Unternehmens

Ausländische Unternehmen können in Sharjah eine Niederlassung installieren. Ein Stammkapital ist mithin nicht erforderlich. Die Installation einer Niederlassung beinhaltet immer die Komponenten:

• -Firmengründung

• -Entsprechende Lizenz

• -Visa-Paket

• -Büro

Die staatlichen Gebühren für Firmengründung,Lizenz und Visa sind entsprechend vorgegeben (siehe unten). Auswahlmöglichkeiten bestehen im Kontext des Büros und/oder Warenlager und/oder Produktionsstätte. Unsere anwaltlichen Gebühren richten sich nach dem Aufwand und liegen bei 2.900 Euro.

Die Erträge der Niederlassung werden in den VAE besteuert.

Offshore-Gesellschaft (exempt Company)

Eine Offshore Company (International Company) darf nur Geschäfte außerhalb den VAE tätigen. Ein Mindeststammkapital ist nicht erforderlich, 100% der Anteile dürfen in ausländischer Hand sein.

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The Emirate of Sharjah with an area of 2,590 square kilometers, which is equivalent to 3.3 per cent of the country's total area excluding the islands, is the third largest emirate of the United Arab Emirates and the cultural capital of the Arab World as declared by the UNESCO in 1998. It is located between Dubai and Ras Al Khaima interrupted by a part of Ajman. Sharjah is 10 Kilometers away from Dubai and 76 Kilometers away from Abu Dhabi the capital of the United Arab Emirates.

Sharjah is known for its strength as the industrial backbone of the U.A.E... 40% of the total number of industries in the U.A.E. is based in Sharjah. The majority of these industries are petrochemicals, textiles, leather, food and basic non-metal industries.

Sharjah contains the main administrative and commercial centers along with cultural and traditional projects. Links with the outside world are provided by Sharjah International Airport, Port Khalid, Port Khorfakkan and Hamriyah Free Zone Port.

Living in Sharjah means experiencing a different and a unique life style. All the outstanding facilities of accommodations, multinational education, medical services, shopping malls, museums, clubs and a large variety of sports and social activities to enjoy; make Sharjah the perfect place to set up your business and reside.

Branch of a Local / International company

Basically, whether the branch is of a local company or of an international company, no capital is required to be deposited with the bank. The following documents should be provided.

Gesellschaftsformen

New Incorporation: Free Zone Establishment (FZE) / Free Zone Company (FZC)

Free Zone Establishment (FZE) is a single share holder limited liability company which can be incorporated in Hamriyah Free Zone. The minimum capital requirement for incorporating a Free zone Establishment (FZE) is Dhs.150,000 (Approximately US$ 40,000). However Free Zone Company (FZC) will be a similar incorporation with multiple shareholding (maximum 5 shareholders).

Important aspects of an FZE / FZC

	An FZE / FZC is a limited liability entity.
	Not only natural persons but juristic persons like Companies can also incorporate FZE/FZCs in Hamriyah Free Zone.
	The Registration/Incorporation Charge is Dhs. 9,000.
	FZE / FZC's, like branches of local or foreign companies, will have to get a Free Zone License after incorporation/Registration.
	An FZE will be sole shareholder company. An FZC will be multi shareholder company with 2 to 5 shareholders.
	The minimum share capital for FZE/ FZC is AED.150,000. This will not be blocked, but can be used for business.
	An FZE Shares shall be in multiples of AED. 150,000/- whereas an FZC Shares shall be in multiples of AED. 1,000/-
	No share may be transferred without prior written approval of HFZA.
	The Financial Years shall be from January to December each year, except the commencement of the first year which shall be the date of Incorporation.

Incorporation Procedure

	An FZE Application (contains format of Memorandum also) needs to be submitted with documents.
	On Approval of the Project for which the FZE/FZC is proposed to be incorporated, HFZA will issue a letter to a UAE bank of the Investor's choice to open an account in the name of the FZE/FZC and to deposit the minimum capital.
	On production of bank's letter for receiving the minimum capital in the new FZE/FZC bank account, HFZA will issue a FZE / FZC Certificate of Incorporation after signing the agreement and making payments.
	The Investor can start withdrawing the amount for his business on submission of original Certificate of Incorporation to the bank.

Minimum Legal Requirements

	Free Zone Establishments (FZE) / Free Zone Company (FZC) should abide by the FZE / FZC Implementing Rules and Regulations. FZE Implementing Rules and Regulations are equivalent to its Memorandum and Articles of Association where as FZC Implementing Rules and Regulations are equivalent to its Articles of Association.
	FZE/FZE should submit its audited financial statements to Hamriyah Free Zone Authority every year within 3 months from the end of the financial year.
	There should be at least 2 Directors and a Secretary for FZE / FZC's.
	If a foreign national is to be appointed as a Director or Secretary, HFZA may require that such persons hold valid residence and work permit from the relevant authorities.
	At least one of the Directors and the Secretary must be residents.
	The offices of Director and Secretary may be held jointly by a single person. For Individuals For Companies Personal details of the Owner Certificate of Incorporation/Registration of the Company. (Notarized) Bank’s reference (Original) Bank’s reference letter regarding creditworthiness of the company. (Original) Letter of Appointment for the Manager with specimen signature (Notarized) along with his passport copy and Power of Attorney. Letter of Appointment for the Manager with his specimen signature (Notarized) along with his passport copy and Power of Attorney.
	Upon signing the agreement for Facility Lease and Personal Secondments the Free Zone prepares the license.
	On payment, the Free Zone issues the license and all other related documents.

The type of License that will be issued to an applicant company will be defined by the activity the applicant company is permitted by the Hamriyah Free Zone to undertake as follows:

1. Industrial License

This license will allow the holder to import raw materials for the purpose of manufacturing, processing and/or assembly of specified products. The finished products may be exported outside the UAE. If the finished products are sold in the UAE market then the License holder will need to do this through a local distributor or a local agent.

2. Commercial License

This license will allow the holder to import, export, sell, distribute and store items specified on the license. If the finished products are sold in the UAE market then the License holder will need to do this through a local distributor or a local agent.

3. Service License

This license allows the holder to carry out the services which are specified on the license within the Hamriyah Free Zone only.

4. National Industrial License

Companies holding a National Industrial License are allowed customs duty exemption on their products imported into the AGCC states.

This License provides the license holder the same status as local or AGCC companies inside the UAE. A National Industrial License is issued on the following conditions:

	The company is a manufacturing concern registered in any of the AGCC (Arabian Gulf Cooperation Council - Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates) countries.
	At least 51% of the ownership or shareholding is held by an AGCC citizen.
	At least 40% of the value of the product is added in the Free Zone.

The holder of National Industrial License can import raw materials for the purpose of manufacturing, processing and/or assembly of specified products. The finished products may be exported outside the UAE. The activity must comply with the National Industrial Production Certificate, issued by the Ministry of Finance & Industry to the License holder.

License Fees

Flexible space designed with state-of-the-art communication facilities. The business center provides space for over 100 executive offices suits ranging in size from 15 m2 to 42 m2 with conferencing and internet facilities.             Conditions of Lease Agreement Lease Term: The lease term will be for a period of one year, renewable with a 3 months notice period. Terms of Payment: One payment for the full rental due at the signing of the lease for one year. Insurance: Insurance will be provided by Hamriyah Free Zone. The insurance rates for the office is Dhs 100/- (US$ 27/-) per year. Rates Unit Size m2 Rent / m2 Misc Refundable Deposit   Dhs US$(Approx.) Dhs US$(Approx.) Dhs US$(Approx.) 15.30 m2 17,000.00 4,658.00 1,500.00 414.00 4,280.00 1,172.00 20.00 m2 ($274.00/ m2) 24,000.00 6,575.00 1,500.00 414.00 4,280.00 1,172.00 22.00 m2 ($274.00/ m2) 26,400.00 7,232.00 1,500.00 414.00 4,280.00 1,172.00 25.00 m2 ($295.00/ m2) 30,000.00 8,219.00 1,500.00 414.00 4,280.00 1,172.00 42.00 m2 ($295.00/ m2) 50,400.00 13,808.00 1,500.00 414.00 4,280.00 1,172.00 Additional Rates Name Approval Fee AED 250 ~ $68.06 P.O.Box Charges AED 350 ~ $95.29 Webpage Charges AED 250 ~ $68.06 Refundable deposit AED 2500 ~ $680.64

Tourism in Sharjah

	Sharjah Hotels and Beach Resorts
	Sharjah Archaeological Museum
	Sharjah Science Museum
	Sharjah Natural History Museum and Desert Park
	Islamic Museum
	Heritage Museum
	Sharjah Wanderers Sports Club
	Sharjah Mega Mall
	Sahara Center

Government and Organization Links

	Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority
	Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry
	Sharjah Expo Center
	Sharjah Customs
	Sharjah Ports
	Sharjah International Airport
	Sharjah Municipality
	Sharjah Police
	Emirates Post
	Etisalat
	General Information Authority