Certified Legal Translation for Jebel Ali and JAFZA Companies: 2026 Guide
The Short Answer
Companies and residents in Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA), Jebel Ali Port, Dubai Investments Park, Dubai South and Al Furjan can order MOJ-certified legal translation from Smart World Legal Translation (SWLT) without travelling: send the documents on WhatsApp or email, approve a fixed quote, and receive the certified PDF by email, with the stamped hard copy by courier.
SWLT is an MOJ-licensed translation office based in Abu Dhabi; we have no office in Dubai and serve Jebel Ali online. Prices start from AED 60 per 200-word page, in 50+ languages, with same-day options.
When a JAFZA Company Needs Certified Arabic Translation
Day-to-day work inside the free zone is often in English, but Arabic is required as soon as a document leaves it. The most common cases are:
- Onshore authorities: the Ministry of Economy, the Federal Tax Authority, Dubai Municipality, RTA and the courts work in Arabic.
- Corporate banking: KYC teams ask for certified translations of foreign incorporation documents, board resolutions and powers of attorney. See bank account documents.
- Customs and shipping disputes: bills of lading, certificates of origin, supply contracts, survey reports and arbitration awards filed with a court.
- Notary and powers of attorney: bilingual Arabic–English documents for signing before a notary. See notary document preparation.
- Staff and families: birth and marriage certificates, degrees, driving licences and medical reports for visas and HR files.
What We Translate for Jebel Ali Clients
Company and commercial documents
Memoranda and articles of association, commercial agency and distribution agreements, SLAs, warehouse and industrial leases, tenders and technical specifications. See commercial contract translation in Dubai and commercial agency agreements.
Logistics and customs paperwork
Bills of lading, certificates of origin, packing lists, inspection and survey reports, and correspondence used as evidence.
Personal documents for staff
Birth and marriage certificates, degrees, police clearances and medical reports. Foreign driving licences are translated as a package from AED 210; see driving licence conversion.
Indicative Prices for Jebel Ali Clients
| Service | Starting price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Certified translation (personal or company documents) | From AED 60 per 200-word page | MOJ-certified; same-day options |
| Urgent same-day work | +20% | On top of the page rate |
| Driving licence translation package | From AED 210 | Final price depends on language and issuing country |
| Bilingual notary documents | From AED 60 per 200-word page | Notarisation arranged with our legal partner; fees separate |
| Ongoing company volume | Monthly retainer pricing | Volume discounts from 10 pages |
| MOFA attestation (government fee) | AED 150 personal / AED 2,000 commercial (published) | Paid to MOFA, separately from translation |
All prices are starting prices and depend on the language pair, document type, length and urgency. See translation cost in the UAE.
How to Order Without Leaving the Office
1. Send the documents
Send clear scans or photos on WhatsApp or by email, with the target language and the authority that will receive them.
2. Approve the quote
We reply with a fixed price and delivery time; same-day delivery is available for most short documents.
3. Receive the certified translation
The stamped and signed translation arrives as a PDF by email, and the hard copy by courier to your Jebel Ali office, or for collection from our Abu Dhabi office.
For the rest of the emirate, see translation services in Dubai.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are your translations accepted by Dubai Courts, banks and JAFZA?
Yes. They are certified by an MOJ-licensed translator, which is the standard UAE courts, ministries and banks accept for legal translation.
Our suppliers are in China, Russia and Europe. Do you translate those languages?
Yes. We translate from 50+ languages, including Chinese, Russian, German, French, Italian, Korean and Urdu, into Arabic or English.
Do you have an office in Jebel Ali?
No. We are based in Abu Dhabi and serve Jebel Ali fully online, with courier delivery of hard copies.
Do you offer terms for companies with regular volume?
Yes. We offer monthly retainer pricing and volume discounts from 10 pages. Legal advice is outside our scope; we are a translation company, not a law firm.
Disclaimer
Prices in this article are starting prices and general information, not legal advice. Final prices depend on the document, language pair and urgency; government fees are set by the authorities and can change.
Get a Quote for Your Jebel Ali Documents
Send your documents for a free quote. Smart World Legal Translation is led by Dr. Hani Elimam (MOJ-licensed translator), rated 4.8/5 on Google, and serves Jebel Ali companies online in 50+ languages. Send your documents on WhatsApp or use our contact page.