WhatsApp quoteGoldenKey arranges the licence, tenancy registration and visas for companies locating in Fujairah City, and we can recommend business centres and landlords in the area. From day one, fujairah City is the commercial centre of the east coast, and it is one of the locations founders ask GoldenKey about most when planning a Fujairah mainland company. Setting up a business in Fujairah City means a Fujairah mainland licence from the Fujairah Municipality and Department of Industry and Economy, an office or shop registered in the district and the approvals your activity needs.
Who sets up in Fujairah City
Fujairah City attracts maritime services, oil storage and trading companies. Rents, footfall and parking differ from street to street, so we advise viewing two or three units before signing.
Licensing steps for Fujairah City
In practice, the licence is issued by the Fujairah Municipality and Department of Industry and Economy. GoldenKey reserves the name, obtains initial approval, registers your tenancy contract for the Fujairah City unit and submits the file; municipality and civil defence approvals follow for shops and food outlets.
Costs
Licence packages for Fujairah mainland start from AED 11,000, plus rent for your Fujairah City premises and any external approvals. We confirm every figure in writing.
Licensing steps
Step 1Activity and legal form
On the ground, we select the correct activity codes from the Fujairah Municipality and Department of Industry and Economy list and the legal form, usually a LLC or a sole establishment.
Step 2Trade name and initial approval
In practice, your trade name is reserved and initial approval secured from the Fujairah Municipality and Department of Industry and Economy, together with any external approvals the activity requires. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to setting up a business in Fujairah City.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
The memorandum of association is signed (online or before the notary), your tenancy is registered and the complete file is submitted to the Fujairah Municipality and Department of Industry and Economy.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
Day to day, with the licence in hand we register with the Chamber of Commerce and open the immigration and MOHRE files for your visas. Nothing is submitted for setting up a business in Fujairah City until you have reviewed and approved it.
Fujairah mainland pricing
- 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 2,970 |
|---|---|
| Annual renewal | AED 8,580 |
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-27.
Why GoldenKey
We will tell you plainly if Fujairah City is not the right choice for your plan and point you to a better option, even when that option costs less. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for setting up a business in Fujairah City happen the same day they are ready.
Message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for setting up a business in Fujairah City, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
Do I still need an Emirati partner for a Fujairah City mainland company?
For most commercial and industrial activities, no. Since 2021 foreign nationals can own 100% of a Fujairah City mainland LLC. A short list of strategic activities still requires Emirati participation, and GoldenKey checks your activity before you commit.
Are Fujairah City mainland companies subject to corporate tax?
It can. 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.
How long does Fujairah City 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. External approvals for regulated activities add time.
What is the difference between Fujairah City mainland and a free zone?
Mainland companies can trade directly with any UAE customer and take government contracts; free zone companies have lower costs and customs benefits but trade with the mainland through distributors. GoldenKey compares both for your specific activity.
