DB World: Imported raw materials for local industries are exempt from customs duties

“Jebel Ali” .. a logistics system that allows manufacturers to reach 3.5 billion consumers

DB World revealed its pivotal and active role in the “Make in the UAE” initiative, by owning a light industry business unit specifically designed for small and medium companies, to start manufacturing operations in the economic zones and logistics complexes in the UAE, as well as providing Jebel Ali Port, The facility of “DP World - UAE”, for a leading global logistics system, enabling manufacturers to reach more than 3.5 billion consumers around the world, and more than 65% of global GDP.


dbworld confirmed that it provides the right environment for investors in the UAE through the economic zones and logistics complexes of dbworld UAE and Jafza, as it offers a wide range of services and products, starting with advanced infrastructure for manufacturing and recycling operations. Distribution, to solutions tailored to suit investor requirements.


DB World explained that the free zone system provides companies operating in it with zero percent on corporate tax and customs duties for imported goods for the purpose of manufacturing or processing within the free zone. The establishment of industrial facilities, and this also applies to raw materials imported for local industries “Made in the Emirates”.

She stressed that the "Make in the UAE" slogan is an opportunity to open export windows and attract supply contracts to international markets, as the Jebel Ali Free Zone "Jafza" includes 767 industrial licenses, as well as 172 industrial licenses in the National Industries Complex.

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