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Fujairah Free Zone

Strategically located adjacent to the Port of Fujairah and near Fujairah International Airport, offering tax exemptions, full foreign ownership, and efficient administrative services for trading, logistics, and manufacturing businesses targeting regional and international markets.

remote setup reseller prices only 0% tax possible as QFZP tier 2 since 1987 FZEFZCBranch
Compare package prices freezone.fujairah.ae
Licence-only total
total not yet confirmed
the one total model is not live, so each proven price is shown on its own
One-visa total
total not yet confirmed
the one total model is not live, so each proven price is shown on its own
Minimum share capital
not yet confirmed
No
Typical days to licence
not yet confirmed
unproven or unpublished

Packages, as published

Official rows come from the authority's own list. A row marked agent comes from a reseller because the authority does not publish that package, and it can contain a margin.

PackageLicenceVisasWorkspaceSetupRenewalKindSource
Service/Consultancy Licence (Zero-Visa)Lowest published range from agent (9,000, amount not yet confirmed) service n/a not stated not yet confirmed not yet confirmed agent qasproglobal.com
Trading Licence (Zero-Visa)Lowest published range from agent (12,000, amount not yet confirmed) trading n/a not stated not yet confirmed not yet confirmed agent qasproglobal.com
Company Licence with 1 Visa (All-In)Lowest all-in figure from agent for 1 to 3 visas (20,000, amount not yet confirmed) service n/a flexi desk not yet confirmed not yet confirmed agent qasproglobal.com

Fees, line by line

The figures our sum is built from. Only a proven fee is shown; the rest read not yet confirmed, and a reseller-only figure says so on its line.

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Establishment cardnot yet confirmedczdocs.creativezone.ae
Immigration cardnot yet confirmedczdocs.creativezone.ae
Residence visa, per personnot yet confirmedczdocs.creativezone.ae
Medical and Emirates ID, per personnot yet confirmedczdocs.creativezone.ae
Minimum share capitalnot yet confirmednot paid upczdocs.creativezone.ae
Workspace
Flexi-desknot yet confirmedFujairah Free Zone · counts for the visa quota · source
What a missing number means

The line stays visible and reads not yet confirmed. A figure the research records but the verification pass has not proven is never shown, and never becomes a zero.

Company and licence types

Company types
  • Free Zone Establishment
    Single shareholder (individual or corporate)
  • Free Zone Company
    Multiple shareholders, maximum 5 (individuals or corporate entities)
  • Branch Office
    Parent company (existing entity)
  • Freelancer
    Single individual
Licence types
  • Industrial
    Manufacturing, assembling, and related activities
  • Commercial
    Trading activities (including general trading)
  • Service
    Consultancy, professional, and service sectors

How the authority processes it

Each step names who holds it. Days are the authority's published figure or a gap.

  • step 1 · days gap
    Initial approvalFujairah Free Zone Authority
  • step 2 · days gap
    Registration, payment, and trade license issuanceFujairah Free Zone Authority
  • step 3 · days gap
    Immigration card processingFederal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA)
  • step 4 · days gap
    Visa stampingICA
The authority's portal
Namenot namedhttps://freezone.fujairah.ae/
Who filesunknown
Fully onlinenot stated
E-signaturenot stated
API or integrationnot stated
Partner programmenot stated
Selling to the UAE mainland

Not directly; may be possible through dual licensing (availability not confirmed for FFZ) or by appointing a mainland distributor.

Corporate tax

0% corporate tax on Qualifying Income if the entity qualifies as a Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP); 9% on non-qualifying income and excluded activities. Must meet substance and reporting requirements.

Documents the authority asks for

Individual shareholder
  • Completed application form
  • Business plan
  • Colored passport copies of shareholder(s) and appointed Manager/Director
  • Specimen signature of shareholder(s) and Manager/Director
  • Bank reference letter (personal bank certificate of reference)
  • NOC from current sponsor (if individual is employed)
  • Unit title deed
  • Letter of Intent
  • Registry Identification Code Form (RIC) for Manager/Director (original and notarised)
  • Completed application for registration
  • Board Resolution appointing Manager/Director (notarised and attested)
  • Power of Attorney given to Manager/Director (notarised and attested)
  • Memorandum and Articles of Association (notarised and attested)
  • Specimen signature of Manager/Director (notarised and attested)
  • Passport-size photo of Manager/Director against white background
  • Share capital information
Corporate shareholder
  • Completed application form
  • Business plan
  • Copy of existing trade license/registration certificate (if existing company)
  • Colored passport copies of shareholder(s) and appointed Manager/Director
  • Specimen signature of shareholder(s) and Manager/Director
  • 2 years' audited financial reports for corporate entity
  • Unit title deed
  • Letter of Intent
  • Registry Identification Code Form (RIC) for Manager/Director (original and notarised)
  • Completed application for registration
  • Board Resolution appointing Manager/Director (notarised and attested)
  • Power of Attorney given to Manager/Director (notarised and attested)
  • Memorandum and Articles of Association (notarised and attested)
  • Specimen signature of Manager/Director (notarised and attested)
  • Passport-size photo of Manager/Director against white background
  • Share capital information

After the licence

Financial year, audit, corporate tax, VAT, UBO and renewal, as the authority states them.

Financial year
RuleNot specified in available sources; free zones typically allow calendar year or fiscal year.source
First period, maximum monthsnot yet confirmedsource
Can choose the year endnot yet confirmedsource
Audit and financial statements
Audited accounts requiredYessource
Who mustAll companies licensed in Fujairah Free Zonesource
Submission deadlineAt licence renewal (annually, renewal period begins in December)At licence renewal (annually, renewal period begins in December)source
Approved auditor listYessource
Fee or penalty (AED)not yet confirmedsource
NotesAudited financial statements are required by the Emiri Decree of 1987 and FFZA regulations. Only auditors approved by FFZA and registered with the UAE Ministry of Economy may conduct the audit. This is in addition to the federal requirement for Qualifying Free Zone Persons.source
VAT
Mandatory threshold (AED)not yet confirmedsource
Voluntary threshold (AED)not yet confirmedsource
Designated zoneYessource
NotesFujairah Free Zone and FOIZ are designated zones. Certain supplies of goods within or between designated zones can be outside the scope of VAT if conditions are met; services are taxed normally.source
Corporate tax
Registration deadlinenot yet confirmedsource
QFZP conditionsAdequate substance in the zone, audited financial statements, no election to be taxed normally, and non-qualifying revenue within the de minimis limit (lower of 5% of total revenue or amount not yet confirmed).source
Return deadlineWithin 9 months of the financial year endWithin 9 months of the financial year endsource
Late registration penalty (AED)not yet confirmedsource
UBO, ESR and AML
UBO register requiredYessource
Where the UBO register is filedFFZA (filing within 60 days of registration, changes within 15 days)source
ESR statusESR filing requirement removed for financial years starting after 31 December 2022 per Cabinet Resolution No. 98 of 2024; FFZA may still request filings for older years.source
AML / goAML registrationgoAML registration required for DNFBPs (Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions)source
Licence renewal
WhenAnnually; renewal period begins at the end of the calendar year in DecemberAnnually; renewal period begins at the end of the calendar year in Decembersource
RequirementsFull licence fees and rent payment; Telephone, PO Box and access card renewals; National Economic Register fee (amount not yet confirmed); Social development fees; Establishment card and E-Channel renewal; Official Financial Audit Report prepared by certified auditors (FFZA Circular No. 4); FTA Tax Certificate; UBO declaration and statement (Cabinet Decision No. 109 of 2023); UBO periodic inspection; AML EDD and CDD forms; AML inspection with sample invoices, contracts, shipping documents, six months’ bank statements and source of funds; Insurance (fire, third party, employees); Inspection certificate, civil defence certificate and staff training; CCTV and waste disposal records; Solar floodlights at gates for warehouses; For branches/subsidiaries: attested good standing certificate of the parent every year; Sector-specific items (e.g., FOIZ NOC, bunkering NOC, oil company business plan, goAML registration for DNFBPs)source
Late penalty (AED)not yet confirmedsource
Banking
Banks commonly usednot yet confirmedsource
Typical account opening daysnot yet confirmedsource
Minimum balance (AED)not yet confirmedsource
Pain pointsnot yet confirmedsource
Accounting records
RequiredYessource
Retention yearsnot yet confirmedsource
StandardIFRSsource
Visas and labour
Requirement 1Visa renewals are tied to licence renewal; establishment card and E-Channel must be renewed annually.source
Annual obligations
Audited financial statementsAnnualAnnually, before licence renewalsource
Corporate tax returnAnnualWithin 9 months of financial year endsource
VAT returnAnnualQuarterly (standard period)source
UBO register updateAnnualWithin 60 days of registration, 15 days of changessource
Licence renewalAnnualAnnually (renewal period starts December)source
Establishment card and E-Channel renewalAnnualAnnually with licencesource
AML/CFT compliance (EDD, CDD, inspection)AnnualAt renewalsource
Closing the company
ProcessSubmit request letter and attested board resolution (for corporate owners). Return original documents. Publish newspaper advertisement. Cancel visas and obtain clearances from FFZA accounts, Fujairah Customs, telephone company, post office, bank, FEWA, vehicle department, and Federal Tax Authority. Hand over facility and cancel smart access cards. Claim security deposit. Lease requires six months’ notice before lease end; payment for remaining term applies.source
Cost (AED)not yet confirmedsource

How we file it

Internal view of the authority's channels and screens. It is what a filing integration has to work against, not a promise that the filing is live. integration source

Application channels
Online application formhttp://www.fujairahfreezone.com/application-form//who can use: Prospective company founders or their representativeslogin: Not specified; likely requires registrationForm for company registration; security application may be separate. e-Services portal available at https://www.fujairahfreezone.com/start-your-business//source
In-person submissionno URLwho can use: All applicantslogin: N/AFujairah Free Zone Authority receives clients before registration for security application submission.source
Agent or partner programme
Existsnot stated
Namenot named
Feesnot yet confirmed
Commission or discountnot stated
How to applynot stated
Contactnot stated
Requirementsnot stated
Screens inside the portal
  • step 1
    Submit security applicationApplicantinputs: Personal details, Passport copy, Emirates ID copy, 2 photosuploads: Passport copy, Emirates ID copy, Photos
  • step 2
    Complete company application formApplicantinputs: Address of applicant/shareholders, Proposed company name, Activity, Number of shares, Director/authorized signatory detailsuploads: Business plan, Passport copies of shareholders and manager/director, Specimen signature, Existing trade license/registration certificate (if applicable), 2 years audited financial reports or bank reference letter, NOC from current sponsor (if applicable), Unit title deed, Letter of Intent, Registry Identification Code Form (RIC) for Manager/Director (notarised)
  • step 3
    Pay security application fee and registration feesApplicantinputs: Payment details
  • step 4
    Receive initial approvalAuthority
  • step 5
    Submit registration documentsApplicantuploads: Completed application for registration, Board Resolution appointing Manager/Director (notarised and attested), Power of Attorney (notarised and attested), Memorandum and Articles of Association (notarised and attested), Specimen signature of Manager/Director (notarised and attested), Passport-size photo of Manager/Director, Share capital information
  • step 6
    Pay license feesApplicantinputs: Payment details
  • step 7
    Authority issues trade license and incorporation documentsAuthority
Formats, signatures, payment
Document formatsnot stated
Signatures and identitySignatures required on application forms, specimen signature cards, and notarized documents. Identity verified via passport copies, Emirates ID, and security clearance. Notarization and attestation required for certain documents.
PaymentRegistration fees and license fees are payable; amounts not specified in sources. An e-channel deposit of amount not yet confirmed (refundable) is mentioned by an agent. Payment methods not detailed.
Status trackingNo explicit online status tracking mentioned. A public list of licensed companies is available at https://www.fujairahfreezone.com/investors-corner/listed-companies--investors//.
API or bulk filingNo API or bulk submission facility mentioned.
After the licence, onlineVisa and immigration services; License renewal; Virtual office services; Company amendments

Automation risks

  • Requirement for notarized and attested physical documents may hinder digital-only submission.
  • Security application may require in-person submission.
  • Biometrics and medical for visas require physical presence.
  • Online form may have CAPTCHA or manual review.

Open integration gaps

  • Official fee amounts for registration and license not found.
  • Exact online portal workflow and steps not fully detailed.
  • Document format specifications not provided.
  • API or bulk submission capabilities not mentioned.
  • Agent/partner program details not found.
  • Status tracking mechanism not described.
  • Payment methods not specified.

What we still do not know about Fujairah Free Zone

The research names its own holes. They stay on the page until a source fills them.

Prices

  • No official price list from Fujairah Free Zone Authority (FFZA) available; all figures are from third-party agents.
  • Renewal fees for specific license types not clearly stated; freezonematch.com mentions license renewal amount not yet confirmed but does not specify the license category.
  • Immigration card fee not separately listed; tapfiscal.com combines establishment & immigration cards at ~amount not yet confirmed.
  • Registration fee not isolated; likely included in license fee.
  • Exact office type (virtual/flexi) for zero-visa packages not specified by agents.
  • Visa cost breakdown (e-channel, medical, Emirates ID) varies; lowest per-person figure of amount not yet confirmed from qasproglobal.com may not include all components in every package.
  • Share capital requirement of amount not yet confirmed is indicative and may not apply to all activities; paid-up capital often not required.

Structure and process

  • Official fee amounts (registration, license, visa) not found in sources; only agent-provided share capital figure.
  • Initial approval typical days not specified; total timeline range 16-24 working days from agent (lowest 16 reported).
  • Activity catalogue details (count, mixing rules) not available.
  • Portal specifics (name, online application capability, API, agent program, e-signature, payment methods) not found.
  • Dual licensing availability for FFZ not confirmed.
  • Freelancer license details (cost, permitted activities) not provided.
  • Visa quota and office space requirements not detailed.

Compliance

  • Financial year end flexibility not specified
  • First financial period maximum months not found
  • Accounting records retention period not found
  • Audit submission deadline beyond 'at renewal' not specified
  • Audit fee or penalty not found
  • Corporate tax registration deadline not found
  • Late corporate tax registration penalty not found
  • Annual obligation costs and penalties not found
  • Licence renewal late penalty amount not found
  • Banking information not available in sources
  • Deregistration cost not found

Sources

Everything above was read from these pages. The read date is on each line.

Fujairah Creative City Free Zone, Company Setup Proposal (CCFZ)http://czdocs.creativezone.ae/uploads/links-docs/cz-fujairah-proposal-7p9vqmemhmqpupfrln5k3vxabngvkyb2.pdf?5=read 2026-10-20
The Official Portal of Fujairah Government How to Start a Business ​in Fujairah Free Zonehttps://fujairah.ae/en/Pages/SettingBusinessFFZA.aspxread 2026-10-20
Fujairah Free Zone Company Setup 2026: Cost, Process...https://qasproglobal.com/fujairah-free-zone-company-setup-2026/read 2026-10-20
Fujairah Free Zone Company Setup: Cost, Process 2026https://tapfiscal.com/fujairah-free-zone-company-setup/read 2026-10-20
Free Zone Personshttps://tax.gov.ae/Datafolder/Files/Guides/CT/Free%20Zone%20Persons%20-%2020%2005%202024%20final%20for%20GCD.pdfread 2026-10-20