investor guide.

Section 1: Facilities - Office - Light Industrial Unit (LIU) - Land Sites Section 2:

Contents

Licences Section 3: Registration Procedures - Branch Company - Free Zone Establishment (FZE) - Free Zone Company (FZCO) Section 4: Contact Us

Investing in Jafza opens up a whole new world of options and possibilities.

While giving you the opportunity to benefit from a wide range of economic, strategic and marketing advantages, it places you under the Jafza umbrella of sponsorship and encouragement, where thousands of companies enjoy the freedom to do business around the worlds largest man-made port. At Jafza, the focus is on ease and speed. So from opening or expanding a business, to easy and quick documentation, being a part of Jafza means that your life just got easier. This detailed investor guide showcases all the facilities on offer and shows you how to become a part of this dynamic fraternity.

Office.

Office cluster within Jafza are conveniently located to ensure easy access for both staff

and visitors. In tune with specific requirements, Jafza offers a variety of offices, all of which are unfurnished, so that companies can express their own individual style. Existing infrastructure throughout Jafza is impeccable and all office buildings benefit from a number of value-added features.

Specifications
Area Rent Insurance Utilities Name plate By square meter Starting from AED 1,800 (US$ 490) based on location and size AED 4 per square meter (US$ 1.10 per m2) Electricity, water and air-conditioning are included in the rental fees AED 500 (US$ 136)

Jafzas cost-efficient offices provide ample working space and are equipped with air-conditioning, light fixtures, power points, Internet and telephone access. Designed to be adaptable and user-friendly, the offices have spacious, flexible floor plan that can accommodate specific interior designs, and can be developed to incorporate future expansion.

The above charges were valid at the time of print and are subject to change. Exchange rate. US$ 1= ADE 3.67. A non-refundable application processing fee of AED 500 is applicable.

Features
Lease term Payment terms Maintenance One year, renewable annually (with a three-month notice period Annually, in advance Common areas (corridors, toilet facilities, pantries are undertaken by Jafza Access Parking Pantry/toilet facilities 24 hours Common, open and covered parking facilities are provided Common facilities are available for clients leasing space in these buildings Telecommunications Telephone, fax and Business One* package (broadband, 384 kbps - 2 mbps, DSL line) are available and need to be installed and paid for by the tenant Outlets Retail shops and restaurants

*Service to be provided by Etisalat

Light Industrial Units (LIU).

Jafzas Light industrial Units (LIU) offer spacious,

high-qualify thermally-insulated facilities suitable for a wide range of applications. Convenient 24 hour access includes two entry/exit points, a ramp for light vehicles, and a loading dock for containers and trucks. Every LIU is also equipped with an office.

Specifications
556m2 Warehouses/Factories
Storage area of unit Unit height Area of office/reception Area of mezzanine office area Rental rate Starting from AED 333,000 or US$ 90,736 per year based on specification and location Insurance (building only) Electricity & water rates AED 300 or US$ 82 per unit Electricity rate AED 33 or US$ 9 per 0.33 KWH Water rate AED 35 or US$ 9.5 per 0.035 gallons plus connection charges, Both billed directly to tenant. Public Health Levy (PHL) Services A charge of two percent of annual rental is applied up to a maximum of AED 10,000 or US$ 2.725 per year AED 300 or US$ 82 per unit Electricity rate AED 20 or US$ 5.40 per 100 KWH. Water rate AED 30 or US$ 8.20 per 1,000 gallons plus connection charges. Both billed directly to tenant. A charged of two percent of annual rental is applied up to a maximum of AED 10,000 or US$ 2725 per year. 510m2 (17m wide x 30m long) or 5,489ft2 7.8m at the ridge, 5.8m at the valley 46m2 (4.2m wide x 11m long) or 495ft2

619m2 Warehouses/Factories
510m2 (17m wide x 30m long) or, 5,489ft2 7.75m at the ridge, 6.0m at the valley 63m2 (4.2m wide x 15m long) 46m2 (4.2m wide x 11m long) Starting from AED 371,400 or US$ 101,199 per year

The above charges were valid at the time of print and are subject to change. Exchange rate. US$ 1=AED 3.67 A non-refundable application processing fee of AED 500 is applicable.

Specifications (continued)
670m2 Warehouses
Storage area of unit Unit height Area of office/ground floor Area of office/mezzanine Rental rate 529m2 (17m wide x 30m long) or 5,694ft2 12m at the ridge 66m2 (4.2m wide x 16m long) or 710ft2 75.2m2 (5.7m wide x 17m long) or 807ft2 Starting from AED 435,500 or US$ 118,665 per year Insurance (building only) Electricity & water rates AED 300 or US$ 82 per unit Electricity rate AED 33 or US$ 5.40 per KWH Water rate AED 35 US$ 8.20 per 1,000 gallons plus connection charges. Both billed directly to tenant. Public Health Levy(PHL) Services A charges of two percent of annual rental is applied up to a maximum to AED 10,000 or US$ 2,725 per year. AED 187,800 or US$ 51,172 per year AED 300 or US$ 82 per unit Electricity rate AED 33 or US$ 5.40 per 100 KWH. Water rate AED 35 or US$ 8.20 per 1,000 gallons plus connection charges. Both billed directly to tenant. A charge of two percent of annual rental is applied up to maximum of AED 10,000 or US$ 2,725 per year.

313m2 Warehouses
267m2 (13m wide x 20m long) or 2.873ft2) 7.8m at the ridge, 5.8m at the valley 46m2 (4.2m wide x 11m long) or 495ft2

The above charges were valid at the time of print and are subject to change. Exchange rate: US$ 1 = AED 3.67 A non-refundable application processing fee of AED 500 is applicable.

Two types of LIUs exist: as a warehouse for storage and distribution of products, or as a factory for assembly and light production, Depending on the their specific needs, companies may choose individual or multiple units*. Upon request and with the approval of Jafza, modifications to original units can be carried out to fit specific needs and budgets. Moreover, every standard warehouse is well-equipped with minimum features,

as listed below.

Features
Electricity The werehouses have a standard electrical capacity range of 10 - 50 KVA, and the factories 100 - 125 KVA Payment terms Lease term Maintenance Annually, in advance One year renewable annually (with a three month notice period) Tenants are responsible for general cleaning and maintenance of the units (Structural maintenance excluded) Storage Parking No Storage outside the building is permitted Ample space is available in front or close to each LIU with covered parking for two cars.
*Subject to availability.

South Zone Warehouses and Showrooms

The second type, South Zone Warehouses and Showrooms, offers not only dedicated warehouse and office spaces over two floors, but prime showroom frontage as well. Access to these showrooms will be made easier with the upcoming road development across Jafza South Zone. This unit is ideal for product display, as well as storage and distribution. The South Zone Showrooms are structured into eight blocks and four substations, altogether comprising 68 warehouse units. Each unit contains warehouse space at the rear with a glass facade showroom frontage. The showroom features a mezzanine floor which acts as office space. All offices have provisions for air conditioning and are equipped with light fixtures, power points and telephone access. These units are also available in two sizes, with the area of the mezzanine floor, being the key differentiator. The showrooms will face a new proposed highway allowing for optimum exposure and easy access for potential customers. Specifications The Substructure consists of isolated RCC footings, 1.60 metre high pre-cast beams on three external sides and surface vacuum de-watered ground slab for warehouses. The Superstructure is made of a hot rolled steel section along with hollow core slabs for the mezzanine floor and service floor. The roof and wall claddings are with standing seam and 45/250 aluminum profiles.
Serial Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Details Size per Unit (Length x Width) Size per Cluster (Length x Width) Height of Showrooms Height of Warehouses (at Eaves) Number of Cluster Number of Units per Cluster Area of each Showroom/Unit Area of each Mezzanine/Unit Area of each Warehouse/Unit Total Area per Unit Total Area per Cluster Type A 36 x 17 m 170 x 36 m 4.4 m 6m 2 10 204 m2 277 m2 345 m
2

Type B 36 x 17 m 136 x 36 m 11.5 m 6m 6 8 204 m2 159 m2 345 m2 772 m2 6,176 m2

891 m2 8,910 m2

Land sites. Jafza provides plots of various sizes for short and long-term lease. This extremely popular
option is ideal for companies wishing to construct their own facility, whether warehouse or industrial factory. In order to preserve the appearance and infrastructure of Jafza, not more than 60 percent of the allotted land may be utilised for the facility itself. The remaining area is to be landscaped and allocated for parking areas or loading and unloading zones, subject to approval.

Specifications
Area of plots Rental rate From 5,000m2 Starting from AED 25 or US$ 5.45 - per m2, based on the location, industry type and classified zone. Quay plot rates are subject to negotiation. Electricity & water rates Electricity rate calculated at AED 20 or US$ 5.40 per 100 KWH. Water rate calculated at AED 30 or US$ 8.20 per 1000 gallons plus connection charges. Electricity and water consumption charges are billed directly to the tenant. Public Health Levy (PHL) Services A charge to two percent of annual rentals and maximum of AED 10,000 or US$ 2,725 per year is applied. Industrial effluent disposal AED 50,000 or US $ 13,624 for the first connection, then calculated at AED 10 or US$ 2,80 per 1,000 imperial gallons, for discharge into the marine environment using free zone drainage lines.
The above charges were valid at the time of print and are subject to change. Exchange rate: US$ 1 = AED 3.67 A non-refundable application processing fee of AED 500 is applicable.

Once Jafza issues a Building Completion Certificate, the Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) will supply mains services to the premises. Any machinery installed will then be checked and the company will be awarded an Operation fitness Certificate by Jafza before operation. As the construction progresses, the company may initiate the process for hiring labour and importing the required machinery. Please note, however, that application for entry permits for operatives sponsored by Jafza will be accepted only after the Building Completion and Operation Fitness Certificates have been issued.

Features
Utilities The client is required to apply directly to the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) for connection Location Payment terms General Services As per zoning according to the type of industry Annually in advance. Installments depend on the rental amount. Telephone, fax and internet must be installed and paid for by the tenant. For other services like security, fire and customs, Jafza will co-ordinate directly with the relevant departments.

Licences.

Jafza licence allow companies to operate with complete freedom within Jafza, provided

the rules and regulations set out in the Free Zone Notices are adhered to at al times. Licences are issued based on the nature of the investors business activities, so separate licences must be issued for different activities.

Licences & Registration

Jafza licence types
General Trading Trading

Benefits
Allows the holder to import, export, re-export, distribute and store all items as per Jafza rules and regulations (certain items are excluded). Allows the holder to import, export, distribute and store specific and related items. Companies can choose from a further classification of trade and industrial licenses and combine a number of activities under the same licence. Under this new initiative, they can opt for:

Annual Fees/rate
AED 30,000 or US$ 8,175 per year AED 5,500 or US$ 1,499 per year

Industrial* Service

Seven activities under a similar business activity group Up to 12 activities under two different business groups or general trading

Allows the holder to import raw materials, carry out the manufacturing process of per year specified production and export the finished products to any county. Allows the holder to carry out the services specified in the licence within the Free Zone. The type of service must conform to the parent company licence, issued by the Economic Department or Municipality of the relevant Emirates in the UAE. AED 8,000 or US$ 2,180 per year AED 5,500 or US$ 1,499 per year

National Industrial**

This licence is designed for manufacturing companies where the ownership of shareholding must be at least 51 percent AGCC (Arabian Gulf Co-operation Council - Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates). The value added to the product in the free zone must amount to a minimum of 40 percent. This licence allows the holder the same status as a local or AGCC inside the United Arab Emirates. AED 5,500 or US$ 1,499 per year

* Sales in the UAE must go through a distributor or any company based in the UAE that holds a Valid trade licence within the same activity. ** A National industrial Licence allowas the holder to important raw materials, carry out the manufacture of specified products and export the finished product to any country. The activity must conform with the National industrial Production Certificate, issued by the Ministry of Finance and industry. Jafza undertakes the administrative negations with the Ministry of Finance and Industry on behalf of the company. Companies holding a National Industrial Licence quality for customes duty exemption when exporting to the AGCC states. The above charges were valid at the time of print and are subject to change. Exchange rate: US$ 1= AED 3.67

Registration Procedures. The following section outlines the procedures you will need
to follow to form a Branch Company, a Free Zone Establishment (FZE) or a Zone Company (FZCO), including required documentation, fees and capital.

Branch Company
Company requirements
Branch Company applications are available for any company having a valid registration and licence outside Jafza.

List of legal documents required

1. Certificate of registration of the company or Original Certificate of Good Standing of the company, notarised and attested by the United Arab Emirates Embassy. 2. Memorandum and Article of association of the company, notarised

Although no initial capital is required, a onetime registration fee of AED 5,000 or USD 1,362 is applicable.

and attested by the United Arab Emirates Embassy. 3. A companys Board Resolution calling for the establishment of a branch in Jafza and guaranteeing full financial commitment and appointment of the following, all notarized and attested by the United Arab Emirates Embassy: a) Appointed Manager / Representative. b) Appointed Negotiator/Legal representative. c) Power of Attorney for manager. 4. Passport copies and specimen of signature of Manager/ Negotiator.
Notes:
1. Documents have to be notarised and attested by the United Arab Emirates Embassy or Consulate or any Arab Embassy if necessary. (Some documents can be notarised in Jafza) 2. Each legal document has to be sealed if more than one page is submitted.

The above charges were valid at the time of print and are subject to change. Exchange rate: US$ 1 = AED 3.67

Free Zone Establishment FZE

Company requirements
This type Of Company can be formed Only By One Shareholder, Either An Individual (a Person) or a Non-Individual (a Company). The initial capital to form a Free Zone Establishment (FZE) is AED 1 million or approximately US$ 272,480. The value of each share is AED 1 million or USD 272,480. A one-time registration fee of AED 10,000 or US$ 2,725 is applicable. 2

List of legal documents required

a) Individual applicant 1 a) Applicant personal profile (e.g. business background) b) Specimen of applicant signature (attested by Jafza) + passport copy c) The original bankers reference Owner declaration (attested by Jafza) and appointment of the following: a) Negotiator of Legal Representative + Power of attorney b) Manager and specimen of signature + passport copy c) Directors and specimen of signature + passport copy d) Secretary and specimen of signature + passport copy b) NonIndividual applicant 1 a. Certificate of Registration of the company of Original Certificate of Good Standing of the company notarised and attested by the United Arab Emirates Embassy. b. Memorandum and Article of Association notarised and attested by the United Arab Emirates Embassy. 2 Board Resolution calling for the establishment of an FZE and appointment of the following, notarised and attested by the United Arab Emirates Embassy: a. Appointment of the Negotiator or legal representative + Power of attorney. b. Manager and specimen of Signature + Passport Copy c. Director and specimen of signature + passport copy d. Secretary and specimen of signature + passport copy
Notes:
1. Documents have to be notarised and attested by the United Arab Emirates Embassy or Consulate or any Arab Embassy if necessary. (Some documents can be notarised in Jafza). 2. Each legal document has to sealed if more than one page is submitted.

The above charges were valid at the time of print and are subject to change. Exchange rate: US$ 1 = AED 3.67

Free Zone Company FZCO

Company requirements
This type of company and be formed by a minimum of two and a maximum of five founders. The founders and be Individuals (people), Non-Individuals (companies) or a combination of individuals and companies. The initial capital to form a Free Zone Company (FZCO) is AED 500,000 or approximately US$ 136,240 the value of each share is AED 100,000 or USS 27,248. A one-time registration fee of AED 15,000 or US$ 4,087 is applicable. 2

List of legal documents required

a) Individual applicant 1 a) Applicant personal profile (e.g. business background) b) Specimen of applicant signature (attested by Jafza) + passport copy c) The original bankers reference Board Resolution (attested by Jafza) and appointment of the following: a) Negotiator of Legal representative + Power of Attorney b) Manager and specimen of signature + passport copy c) Directors and specimen of signature + passport copy d) Secretary and specimen of signature + passport copy b) Non-Individual applicant 1 a. Certificate of Registration of the company of Original Certificate of good standing of the company (notarised and attested by the United Arab Emirates Embassy). b. Memorandum and Article of Association (notarised and attested by the United Arab Emirates Embassy). 2 Board resolution calling for the establishment of an FZE/FZCO and appointment of the following, (notarised and attested by the United Arab Emirates Embassy): a. Appointment of the Negotiator of Legal Representative + Power of Attorney. b. Manager and specimen of signature + Passport Copy c. Director and specimen of signature + passport copy d. Secretary and specimen of signature + passport copy
Notes:
1. Documents have to be notarised and attested by the United Arab Emirates Embassy or Consulate or any Arab Embassy if necessary. (Some documents can be notarised in Jafza). 2. Each legal document has to sealed if more than one page is submitted.

The above charges were valid at the time of print and are subject to change. Exchange rate: US$ 1 = AED 3.67

Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing (DTCM) overseas offices

USA 25 West 45th Street, Suite #405 New York, NY 10036 Tel : 001 212 575 2262 Fax: 001 212 719 5763 e-mail: dtcm_usa@dubaitourism.ae UK & Ireland Dubai Tourism and Commerce Marketing Suites 201-206 1 Northumberland Avenue Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5BW United Kingdom Tel:+44-(0)20 7321 6110 Fax: +44-(0)20 7321 6111 e-mail: dtcm_uk@dubaitourism.ae France 15 bis, rue de Marignan 75008 Paris, France Tel: 0033 1 44 95 85 00 Fax : 0033 1 45 63 13 14 e-mail: dtcm-france@dubai.fr Germany Bockenheimer Landstrasse 23 D_60325 Frankfurt/Main, Germany Tel: 0049 69 71 000 20 Fax: 0049 69 71 000 234 e-mail: dtcm_ge@dubaitourism.ae Nordic Countries Skeppsbron 30, SE-111 30 Stockholm, Sweden Tel: 0046 8 411 11 35 Fax: 0046 8 411 11 38 e-mail: dtcm_sca@dubaitourism.ae Italy Via Mascheroni 1 20123, Milan, Italy Tel: 0039 02 8738 8132 Fax: 0039 02 9366 0918 e-mail: dtcm_it@dubaitourism.ae Australia & New Zealand Suite 104, 25-29 Berry Street North Sydney, NSW 2060 Australia Tel: 0061 2 9956 6620 Fax: 0061 2 9929 8493 e-mail: dtcm_aus@dubaitourism.ae

South Africa 1 Orchard Lane P.O. Box 698, Rivonia 2128 Johannesburg Tel: 0027 (0) 11 785 4600 Fax: 0027 (0) 11 785 4601 e-mail: dtcm_sa@dubaitourism.ae India 61-A, Mittal Chambers, 6th Floor, Nariman Point Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021, Ind Tel: 0091-22-22828836/22828837 Fax: 0091-22-22828835 e-mail: dtcm_in@dubaitourism.ae Far East 10/F Oxford House, Taikoo Place, 979 Kings Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong Tel: 00852 2827 5221 Fax: 00852 2511 5472 e-mail: dtcm_hk@dubaitourism.ae Japan International Place, 4th Floor 26-3, Sanei-cho, Shinjuku-ku Tokyo, 160-0008 Janpan Tel: 0081 3 5367 5450 Fax: 0081 3 3225 0071 e-mail: dtcm_ja@dubaitourism.ae

Russia, CIS & Baltic States 2, 8th Floor, 10 Building, Letnikovska 115114, Moscow, Russia Tel: 007-495-9800717(3 lines)+ Fax: 007-495-9800718 e-mail: dtcm_cis@dubaitourism.ae Swizerland & Austria Hinterer Schermen 29 CH-3063 lttigen-Bern, Switzerland Tel.+41 (0)31 924 75 99 Fax: +41 (0)31 921 90 08 e-mail: dtcm_ch@dubaitourism.ae Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia Suite 203, Saudi Business Centre 1 Maddina Road Jeddiah, Saudi Arabia Tel: + 966 2 652 4283 Fax. + 966 2 652 5185 e-mail: dtcm_ksa@dubaitourism.ae Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Office 304, Al Khozama Centre, Olaya Road Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Tel: +966 1 2177613 Fax: +966 1 2177614 e-mail: riyah@dubaitourism.ae

China: Beijing Lido Office Building, Room 412 No.6 Jiangtai Rd, Chao Yang, Beijing, 100004 Tel: 8610-59792062 Fax: 8610-64301519 e-mail: dtcm_beijing@dubaitourism.ae China: Guangzhou Room 2412, South Tower Guangzhou World Trade Centre HuangshiDong Rd, Guangzhou, 5100 Tel: 8620-87607815 Fax: 8620-87607895 e-mail: dtcm_guangzhou@dubaitourism.ae China: Shanghai Shui On Plaza, Room 1512 No, 333 Huaihai Rd, Shanghai, 200021 Tel: 8621-55286900 Fax: 8621-63859200 e-mail: dtcm_shanghai@dubaitourism.ae

Jafza overseas representative offices

Jafza representative in Iran A. Imandoost Sohatoos Industrial Consulting Co. Office: #10, 5th Floor, No.17 Corner of 6th Andisheh, Andisheh St, Nortern Sohrevardi P.O.Box: 16625-167 Tehran, Iran Tel: +98 21 88471400 / 88471404 / 88471412 Fax: +98 21 88440081 e-mail: info@sohatoos.com Jafza representative in Turkey Mr. Bessam Yildrim Interlink Business Services Imrahor Cad. No. 38 34445 Sutluce, Istanbul, Turkey Tel: +90 212 222 44 66 Fax: +90 212 222 50 44 e-mail: intlink@emirates.net.ae Jafza representative in China Mr. Yan Ying Sinobal China 1260 Zhejiang liangyou building No. 229 tiyuchang road 31003 hangzhou, zhejiang. P.R. China Tel: +86 571 85779766 Fax: + 86 571 85779645 Mobile: +86 13588749874 e-mail: promotion@sinobal.com Jafza Representative in Japan Mr. Kyosuke Miyoshi Chairman & CEO Miyoshi & Co. Ltd 18-11 Nihonbashi-Koamicho, Chuo-ku Tokyo, 103-0016, Japan Mobile: +81-909951-0481 e-mail: miyoshijafzajapan@gmail.com Jafza Representative in Italy Mr. Luigi de Matteis SET Spa Via di porta Pinciana, 34-00187 Roma, Italy Tel: +39-06-42011 609 e-mail: luigi.dematteis@set-spa.com Omega Group Invet & Development GmbH & Co. SET Spa Mr. Cato Parner Hirschstrasse 31, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany Tel: # +49 711 611010 Fax # +49 711 612299 e-mail: ck@omegagroup.de

Where else?

Jafza.

Jafza would be delighted to assist you with any enquiries you may have. For more infrormaion within the UAE, please contact the Sales Department on: PO Box 17000, Dubai, UAE Tel: +971 4 8812222 Fax: +971 4 8815001 / 0128 E mail: mktg@jafza.ae www.jafza.ae