Designated Zone Registration is a process whereby a business within a designated free zone (DFZ) applies for and obtains registration to operate within that zone. This process is necessary as it serves as evidence of the business’ legal status and compliance with the regulations of the DFZ.

• Warehouse keepers can register a designated zone for a period of 12 months. This means that every 12 months, the warehouse keeper must apply to renew the registration of the relevant designated zone.
• The renewal form will be available on the EmaraTax portal to be completed and submitted at least 20 business days before the date on which the designated zone’s registration period expires.
• If the warehouse keeper fails to complete and submit the relevant renewal application within this period, the designated zone’s registration status will become “suspended” for 20 business days and the suspension implications as outlined above will apply
• If the warehouse keeper still fails to complete and submit the relevant renewal application within the suspension period, the designated zone will expire.
• If the warehouse keeper intends to operate the expired designated zone, the warehouse keeper will be required to submit a new application to register the designated zone that expired due to late renewal.