From day one, if you are researching the Fujairah Mainland setup process for Icelanders, this article walks through what actually happens, what it costs and the mistakes we see most often. GoldenKey's consultants wrote this guide to the Fujairah Mainland setup process for Icelanders based on the files we process every week, not on theory.
Key takeaways
- Icelanders can own 100% of a Fujairah Mainland company with no local partner.
- Documents from Iceland may need attestation for professional activities and visas.
- The licence can be issued remotely; you travel for the medical test and Emirates ID.
- GoldenKey handles the file from name reservation to bank introduction.
Background
Step-by-Step: Fujairah Mainland Company Setup for Icelandic Founders mainland licences are released by the Fujairah Municipality and Department of Industry and Economy, which currently processes most standard files in around 4 working days. Government and semi-government tenders in Step-by-Step: Fujairah Mainland Company Setup for Icelandic Founders require a mainland licence and Chamber of Commerce membership, both of which GoldenKey arranges. As we tell every client, among the strengths of a Step-by-Step: Fujairah Mainland Company Setup for Icelandic Founders mainland licence are direct Indian Ocean port access and World-class bunkering hub, and that is why local service businesses gravitate here.
What to do, in order
Step 1Activity and legal form
As a rule, we pick the precise activity codes from the Fujairah Municipality and Department of Industry and Economy list and settle on the legal form — normally a LLC, or a sole establishment for individual professionals.
Step 2Trade name and initial approval
GoldenKey reserves your trade name and obtains initial approval from the Fujairah Municipality and Department of Industry and Economy, including any external approvals your activity needs. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to the Fujairah Mainland setup process for Icelanders.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
You sign the memorandum of association before the notary or online, we register your tenancy contract and submit the full file.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
With the licence in hand we register with the Chamber of Commerce and open the immigration and MOHRE files for your visas. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to the Fujairah Mainland setup process for Icelanders.
Documents you will need
Keep these ready before you start:
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- Passport copies of all shareholders and the manager
- External approvals where the activity requires them, for example from the health authority, RERA or the municipality
- Passport photographs on a white background
- An attested degree for professional activities such as engineering or healthcare
Costs
Prices for the Fujairah Mainland setup process for Icelanders are drawn from GoldenKey's live price list and confirmed in writing before any payment. As we tell every client, government fees change from time to time; the figures on this page update automatically when they do.
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
| Additional visa | AED 2,700 |
|---|---|
| Annual renewal | AED 7,800 |
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-07.
Why the UAE
On the ground, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from the Fujairah Mainland setup process for Icelanders can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for the Fujairah Mainland setup process for Icelanders and makes international pricing simple.
How GoldenKey helps
GoldenKey builds its own CRM and client portal, so you can see the status of your Step-by-Step: Fujairah Mainland Company Setup for Icelandic Founders submission, download your paperwork and pay invoices from your phone. We will tell you plainly if Step-by-Step: Fujairah Mainland Company Setup for Icelandic Founders is not the right choice for your plan and point you to a better option, even when that option costs less.
To be clear, call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and an adviser will walk you through the Fujairah Mainland setup process for Icelanders step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
Do I still need an Emirati partner for a Step-by-Step: Fujairah Mainland Company Setup for Icelandic Founders mainland company?
For most commercial and industrial activities, no. Since 2021 foreign nationals can own 100% of a Step-by-Step: Fujairah Mainland Company Setup for Icelandic Founders mainland LLC. A short list of strategic activities still requires Emirati participation, and GoldenKey checks your activity before you commit.
Are Step-by-Step: Fujairah Mainland Company Setup for Icelandic Founders mainland companies subject to corporate tax?
Yes. Mainland companies pay 9% corporate tax on profits above AED 375,000 and must register with the FTA, which GoldenKey handles as part of your setup.
Can I convert my free zone company to a Step-by-Step: Fujairah Mainland Company Setup for Icelandic Founders mainland company?
Crucially, you cannot convert directly, but you can open a mainland branch of your free zone company or set up a new mainland LLC and transfer the business. GoldenKey advises on the most tax-efficient route.
How long does Step-by-Step: Fujairah Mainland Company Setup for Icelandic Founders mainland company formation take?
With documents and a tenancy contract ready, the Fujairah Municipality and Department of Industry and Economy typically issues the licence within 4 working days (Monday to Friday). External approvals for regulated activities add time.


