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Ahmed Bin Rashid Free Zone (ARFZ)

A Specialized Free Zone with Direct Port Access for Trading & Logistics

Ahmed Bin Rashid Free Zone (ARFZ) is a lesser-known but strategic free zone located within UAQ Port, designed primarily for import-export, trading, storage, and light manufacturing businesses. Its direct access to a sea port and the UAE’s highway network makes it ideal for companies that rely heavily on logistics and global shipping.

ARFZ caters to businesses that need bulk storage, port-side warehousing, and low-cost trade license packages with access to customs and bonded zones.

Key Highlights of ARFZ

  • Located Within UAQ Port with Direct Cargo Access
  • Easy License Issuance for Trading & Logistics Firms
  • Cost-Effective Warehousing Solutions
  • Support for Industrial, Trading, and Storage Activities
  • No Corporate Tax, 100% Ownership, and No Currency Restrictions

Types of Businesses in ARFZ

  • Import/Export Trading Companies
  • Logistics & Freight Forwarding Firms
  • Shipping & Maritime Services
  • Cold Storage & Food Distribution
  • Construction Material Traders
  • Light Manufacturing & Assembly Plants

Company Formation Process

  1. Define Business Activity (Trading, Storage, Logistics, etc.)
  2. Submit Application & Passport Copies
  3. Choose Plot, Warehouse, or Office
  4. Get Trade License & Customs Code
  5. Apply for Investor & Employee Visas
  6. Start Importing, Exporting, or Manufacturing

Facility Options

  • Storage Units & Industrial Warehouses
  • Land Plots with Infrastructure Access
  • Retail Units Near Port Gate
  • Dedicated Areas for Cold Chain Businesses

Our Support

We help you navigate this specialized free zone by assisting in facility selection, customs registration, and license acquisition. Whether you’re setting up a trading company or need large-scale warehouse space, we streamline your ARFZ setup.