Jebel Ali Free Zone Law No. 1/1980 Jebel Ali Free Zone Law

We, Rashid Bin Said Al Maktoum, Ruler of the Emirate of Dubai,

Have decided to promulgate the following Law:

Article 1 - Title of the Law

The present Law shall be entitled "Jebel Ali Free Zone Law No. 1 of 1980 AD". It shall come into force as of the date of promulgation thereof.

Article 2 - Establishment of the Free Zone

A free zone shall be established in Jebel Ali for the storage of goods incoming to said zone. The location and area of such zone shall be determined by virtue of instructions issued by the Ruler.

Article 3 - Customs Exemptions

Goods cleared in Jebel Ali or Rashid Port shall be exempt from customs should they be stored in the free zone. Furthermore, such goods shall be exempt from customs upon the export thereof.

Article 4 - Abrogation of Provisions of Laws Infringing the Provisions Hereof