JAFZA and DIFC have announced a cooperation agreement aimed at creating a dual-operating model for companies seeking to expand their presence in the financial and industrial sectors, as well as in corporate structuring in the emirate of Dubai.
The agreement seeks to link the trade and industrial ecosystem of JAFZA with the advanced platforms of DIFC in legal, financial, and business structuring aspects, to provide a comprehensive and seamless environment that allows investors to establish, operate, and scale their businesses with ease.
This integrated model will enable companies to structure capital, access financial services, and plan for long-term inheritance through DIFC, while manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution operations are carried out through JAFZA.
This initiative supports Dubai's Economic Agenda (D33) and enhances the emirate's position as a leading global hub in trade, finance, and innovation.
Through DIFC, companies and family businesses can establish ownership structures, family offices, and institutions for managing corporate governance, inheritance, and cross-border investments, benefiting from direct access to financial institutions, private banks, and investment advisory services within a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework based on international standards.
Meanwhile, in JAFZA, companies can access world-class infrastructure in manufacturing, storage, and distribution, in addition to customs exemptions and multimodal connectivity through Jebel Ali Port.
Arif Amiri, CEO of DIFC Authority, stated: "Through our collaboration with JAFZA, we are enabling companies that seek to anchor their strategic and financial functions in Dubai to efficiently integrate their production, logistics, and distribution operations."
Abdullah bin Damithan, CEO and Managing Director of DP World for GCC, said: "This agreement marks a significant step towards linking trade with capital, opening new horizons for global companies. It allows them to establish an entity in JAFZA to handle production or regional distribution, while utilizing an existing entity within DIFC to manage finances or overseas assets."
