DISPLAYING ITEMS BY TAG: Free Zone Company

For the purposes of simplifying and facilitating customs procedures and creating an appropriate environment in the free zones to attract investments, stimulate
e-commerce movement and reduce costs for the business sector, The following has been decided:

Article (1):

A. Free zone companies shall be exempted from service fees of Customs Deposit Refund Claims for goods with value not exceeding
AED 3,000 for the following Customs Declarations:
   1. Free Zone Transit Out Declaration
   2. Transit Between Dubai-Based Free Zones Declaration

B. Regular service fees for Customs Deposit Refund Claims shall be applied for goods with value exceeding AED 3,000.

Article (2):

Free zone companies must submit Customs Deposit Refund Claims through the available electronic channels, in accordance with the Customs rules and procedures in force. 

Article (3):

Customs Declarations referred to in this Notice shall be settled in accordance with Customs procedures applicable in Dubai Customs.

Article (4):

The Tariff and Origin Department at Dubai Customs shall be the competent authority to address any dispute related to the implementation of provisions thereof.

Article (5):

This Notice shall be effective from 01/04/2021 until further notice, and any provision that contradicts or is in conflict with this Notice shall cease to have effect. All concerned departments are required to take necessary action to implement it within their respective scope of competence.

The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the United Arab Emirates and Jordan has officially come into effect.

As confirmed by the UAE Ministry of Economy, this landmark agreement – aimed at enhancing trade and investments ties – introduces a significant benefit for companies in free zones including Jafza.

What does this mean?

Effective immediately, industrial companies in Jafza can:

• Obtain Certificates of Origin from the UAE Ministry of Economy
• Export their manufactured products to Jordan without paying any custom duties

This will open new avenues for cost-effective trade and offer seamless market access for your products in Jordan.

We encourage you to take full advantage of this opportunity and explore how this can positively impact your business operations and regional trade opportunities.

Click here to learn more about the UAE’s CEPA with Jordan.

The Certified Trade and Logistics Professional (CTLP) is a comprehensive training programme that covers the end-to-end process of import and export in the UAE and the region.

It’s a hands-on programme designed to give you in-depth understanding of the full business concepts and procedures related to all stakeholders involved in the trade supply chain.

CTLP is an educational programme designed by Dubai Trade, accredited by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), and is endorsed by The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport – International.

The Certified Trade and Logistics Professional (CTLP) is a comprehensive training programme that covers the end-to-end process of import and export in the UAE and the region.

It’s a hands-on programme designed to give you in-depth understanding of the full business concepts and procedures related to all stakeholders involved in the trade supply chain.

CTLP is an educational programme designed by Dubai Trade, accredited by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), and is endorsed by The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport – International.