Guidelines:
1. Before commencing business, the investor/applicant must confirm in principle with both NAM and JAFZA if the desired activity is permitted in International City:
Contact details: NAM Tel: 009714-3751400, email: licenseNOC@nakheel.com; JAFZA Tel: 009714-8813000, website: http://www.jafza.ae
2. Upon gaining approval, the applicant should go to International City Management Office with the copy of the contract (Sales Agreement/Lease Contract).
3. Submit the Preliminary Approval Application Form and the following documents:
- 1 copy of property filled Preliminary Approval Application Form
- Passport copy of the applicant
- Copy of Sales/Lease Agreement
- Floor Plans which show the location of the shop
- No Objection Letter (addressed to JAFZA) from the current sponsor to allow the applicant to set up business at International City
- To open a branch at International City - a copy of Dubai (DED) license is required (only Dubail license holders are eligible to open a branch at International City); minimum validity of the license is 6 months
- Activity/project description
5. Upon issuance of Preliminary Approval, the applicant can apply for a trade license at JAFZA, the licensing authority.
(**Kindly be informed that applications for JAFZA trade license will require the application be referred to Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) for their review & approval. They may require additional information from the applicant. JAFZA Trade License)
Requirements:
- Applicant's person profile (CV)
- Bank reference (a letter from the applicant's bank verifying the existence of bank account)
- Photocopies of passport and residence visa
- Registration application form
- Board resolution (attested by JAFZA)
- A copy of Sales Agreement
- Manager's passport photocopy along with residence or visit visa photocopy
- Manager's specimen signature
- Project description
- Floor plans
- NOC from the sponsor
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(*Where multiple shops are included within one application the relevant fee will be as noted above, plus 25% of that fee for each additional shop. For example, if a restaurant is proposed for 4 shops, the fee would be AED 2,500 for the first shop plus AED 650 for the second, third and fourth shops for a total of AED 4,375. If a sign is proposed for 4 shops, the fee would be AED 1,000 for the first shop plus AED 250 for the second, third and fourth shops for a total of AED 1,750)
JAFZA Fee Schedule (for shops at International City, Dubai)
Service License:
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Trading License:
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Branch Office:
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Disclaimer: This guide is provided as a reference only. Nakheel processes and fees are subject to change without prior notice. Applicants are advised to confirm the fee schedule with both NAM and JAFZA.
