Jebel Ali Free Zone Law No. 1/1980 Jebel Ali Free Zone Law
Type
Law
Issued on
6 May 1980 (corresponding to 21 Jumada Al-Thani 1400 AH)
Nature
Law
Jurisdiction
Jebal Ali
Taxonomy
Admiralty, Shipping & Navigation, General Commercial Law, Customs & Excise Duties
Copyright
LexisNexis
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.