BHARAT MART
Your storefront to the world: a marketplace for international buyers and sellers to trade local and global; Tax-free. Duty-free. Risk-free.
YOUR STOREFRONT TO THE WORLD
Bharat Mart allows you to serve local and global customers from a single local/free-zone hybrid business platform, with the most innovative and lowest cost supply chain solutions available at your doorstep.
We built a mega-distribution centre with showrooms and warehouses to connect your business with 3.5 billion consumers in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, opening your doors to a better future.
CORE OFFERINGS
MultiPurpose
Consolidate your warehouse and showroom in a single location with convenient access to business services such as banking, dining and accommodation.
Dual-license establishment
Access both onshore and offshore markets from Bharat Mart; every company will have a permit to trade within the free zone and onshore.
On-site customs support
Pay import duties and VAT on local sales only, avail all customs services to import and re-export from the same convenient location.
Business community
Reach a vibrant business community of 9,000 companies located within Jebel Ali Free Zone; meet existing and new suppliers, customers and business partners operating within the same trade ecosystem to support your business.
Customer traffic
Attract some of the 15 million visitors that come to Dubai annually (2022 forecast); Bharat Mart is within walking distance of Expo City and adjacent to many of Dubai's public attractions.
Satisfied global customers
Reduce your logistics costs and transit times when serving customers in Europe, Africa and the Middle East from Bharat Mart.
DELIVER TO YOUR CUSTOMERS IN THE FASTEST WAY
Air, Sea, Road or Rail: connect to all forms of transports within 10-15 minutes driving distance from your warehouse and fulfill deliveries in the fastest AND MOST CONVENIENT way.
FAQs : What are the license costs?
Jebel Ali Free Zone
The License costs for Jebel Ali Free Zone and Bharat Bazaar Traders Market are 15%-20% lower than any similar establishment in Dubai.
| Jebel Ali Free Zone (pure Free Zone / non-retail proposition) | Amount (AED) |
| Registration of Business (one time cost) | 5,000 |
| Trading License cost per commodity (Commodity specific) | 5,000 |
| Other Fees | 0 |
| Cost for First Year | 10,000 |
A general trading license is also available for AED 15,000/annum which covers all permitted commodities and goods.
Bharat Mart Traders Market
The License costs for Jebel Ali Free Zone and Bharat Mart Traders Market are 15%-20% lower than any similar establishment in Dubai.
| Bharat Mart Traders Market (hybrid proposition: Free Zone + Retail) | Amount |
| Registration of Business (one time cost) | 5,000 |
| Trading License cost per commodity (Commodity specific) | 5,000 |
| Other Fees | 1,050 |
| Cost for First Year | 11,050 |
| Cost from second year onwards | 6,050 |
A general trading license is also available for AED 15,000/annum which covers all permitted commodities and goods.
What are the showroom and warehouse costs?
Showroom costs
| Showroom Sizes | 17 sq.mt. | 21 sq.mt. | 27 sq.mt. |
Rental / Lease cost per sq.mt. per annum (in AED)
Indicative prices for reference purposes, subject to revision | AED 500 to AED 1000
depending on location and size of the shop | ||
- The rental / lease costs provided here are only indicative and for reference purposes based on Phase 1 of the Traders Market which has been commissioned at Jebel Ali.
- Actual costs are subject to revision at the time of final agreements and will be communicated in advance.
- Other provisions such as grace period for payments, early bird discounts and other offers are also being developed specially for India’s traders and exporters.
- Separate clusters of shops for commodities (e.g. leather, textile & apparel, electronics) will be created within the Bharat Bazaar
- The lease for showrooms will be minimum of 2 years and maximum 3 years, renewable thereafter
- The lease for dedicated warehouse will be minimum 2 years and maximum 3 years, renewable thereafter
- Apart from these, common user warehouses are also available on “pay per use” basis
Warehouse costs
| Warehouse Sizes | 150 sq.mt. | 220 sq.mt. |
Rental / Lease cost per sq.mt. per annum (in AED)
Indicative prices for reference purposes, subject to revision | AED 350 | |
- The rental / lease costs provided here are only indicative and for reference purposes based on Phase 1 of the Traders Market which has been commissioned at Jebel Ali.
- Actual costs are subject to revision at the time of final agreements and will be communicated in advance.
- Other provisions such as grace period for payments, early bird discounts and other offers are also being developed specially for India’s traders and exporters.
- Separate clusters of shops for commodities (e.g. leather, textile & apparel, electronics) will be created within the Bharat Bazaar
- The lease for showrooms will be minimum of 2 years and maximum 3 years, renewable thereafter
- The lease for dedicated warehouse will be minimum 2 years and maximum 3 years, renewable thereafter
- Apart from these, common user warehouses are also available on “pay per use” basis
What are the provisions for an employment Visa?
Required documents
No physical document submission is required for entry permit stage
Mandatory documents to upload:
- Passport Copy
- Latest Color Photograph (4.5cm X 3.5cm)
Optional documents to upload:
- Passport page 2
- Birth certificate
- Education certificate copy (Bachelor's Degree) - attested by UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (required for Managerial/ Professional categories)
- Company Immigration Card (CIC)
VIP Service Package:
If VIP service package is selected and applicant is inside the country then Courier will collect the following Documents, once the SR is approved by Jafza:
- Original Passport
- Labour Cancellation copy or Visit Visa Copy
- SR Printout (optional)
Fees
| Packages | Outside the country | Inside the country |
| Normal Package | AED 2,975.50 | AED 3,755.50 |
| Urgent Package | AED 3,565.50 | AED 4,345.50 |
| VIP Package | AED 4,875.50 | AED 6,515.50 |
Other requirements
- NOC letter from gold and diamond management must be provided with any visa request for gold and diamond companies.
- Bank Guarantee (BG) / Cash Guarantee (CG) is required for all Employment Visa.
- Minimum Passport Validity should be 6 months.
- Employment Visa Entry Permit (EV EP) is valid for 60 days from the date of issue.
- Minimum Age limit for Employment Visa (EV) is 18 years.
- An additional fee of AED 5,000 will be charged if applicant age is above 60 years. Refundable only if request is rejected by GDRFA.
- Employment Visa Entry Permit (EV EP) can be only renewed twice.
- Bank Guarantee must be provided in JAFZA’S standard Format from a UAE Bank.
- Cash Guarantee can be paid through e-Payment option in Dubai Trade or by Cheque/Cash at Commercial Bank of Dubai at Jafza Counters.
- Customer should apply for Pink Employment Visa Entry Permit (EV EP) Copy if an applicant is not arriving at a Dubai Airport.
Dependent visa
- If the applicant wants to cancel the current residence visa by holding dependent’s visa the following process should be followed:
- Apply for Employment Visa by selecting “YES” for “Offer letter to hold family visa required?” (Additional fee AED 100 will be applicable)
- Administrative Department will verify and approve the request.
- Upon approval of the request, Service Letter will be issued and delivered to the customer.
- Upon obtaining the service letter, applicant shall approach GDRFA to cancel the current residence permit
- After cancelling the applicant’s residence permit, customer must upload the cancellation paper as additional document in Entry permit SR to process the Employment Visa request.
What are the provisions for a Golden Visa?
Overall requirements
Investor / Individual need to be inside the country and needs to secure sponsorship from Jafza Authority for a Golden Visa*As of Investor 10 years visa - Golden Visa
For the Investor visa one of the below should be applicable
- To have Share Capital of AED 2M Paid /applicant.
- AED 2M Deposit in the bank for minimum of 2 years /applicant.
Personal document requirements
- A request letter from the company.
- Share certificate copy.
- Passport copy with residence page (colour)
- Emirates ID copy (colour)
- Establishment card copy (colour)
- Incumbency Certificate for BVI/GCC/Branch CO’s
- Latest Financial Audit report
- Jafza Company’s Trade license copy (colour)
- Insurance Card copy (colour)
- 2 Photographs
- Bank Statement (both Company and Personal)
- Letter from the FTA stating the company is paying annual TAX
Document requirements for Executive Director
- Education certificate copy (Bachelor's degree or higher) - to be attested by MOFA and Ministry Of Higher Education translated in Arabic
- JAFZA Salary Certificate (Total Salary should be AED 50,000)
- No Objection letter from Investor with PP copy
- CIC Card copy (colour)
- Applicants mobile number
- Incumbency Certificate for BVI/GCC/Branch CO’s
- Investor’s Old/New residence (Golden Visa) (colour)
- Bank Statement (6 Month)
- Insurance card copy (colour)
- Emirates ID copy (colour)
- 2 Photographs
Requirements for Manger with approval from Government entity
- NOC from the investor for cancellation
- Golden visa Approval
- Cancellation SR#
Fees
Inside the country: AED 6,515.50