Commercial / Consultancy / Service – Uaq Lyte (0 Visas)
Licence only · upgrade to visas anytime
AED 6,050
- Trade licence & registration
- Upgrade to visas anytime
- Company name reservation
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
FREE ZONE · UMM AL QUWAIN
UAQ Free Trade Zone Company Formation
100% ownership · packages from AED 6,050 · up to 4 visas
5–7 daysSetup time100%OwnershipUp to 4 visasVisas
- 5–7 daysSetup time
- Free ZoneLicence type
- Flexi | PhysicalOffice / facility
- Up to 4 visasVisa eligibility
- StandardApprovals needed
- From AED 6,050Renewal cost
About UAQ Free Trade Zone
Why UAQ Free Trade Zone
Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone (UAQ FTZ) offers 100% foreign ownership, fast licensing and residence visas for you, your family and your team. GoldenKey handles the full setup — activity selection, approvals, licence, establishment card, visas and bank introduction — with every fee in writing.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Live packages for Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone (UAQ FTZ), maintained by GoldenKey and confirmed in writing before you pay.
Commercial / Consultancy / Service – Uaq Start (1 Visa)
1 residence visa · 1-year licence
AED 13,750
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 1 visa eligibility
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Commercial / Consultancy / Service – Uaq Plus (2 Visas)
2 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 19,250
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 2 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Commercial / Consultancy / Service – Uaq Prime (3 Visas)
3 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 24,750
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 3 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Commercial / Consultancy / Service – Uaq Max (4 Visas)
4 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 28,050
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 4 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
General Trading – Uaq Lyte (0 Visas)
Licence only · upgrade to visas anytime
AED 7,700
- Trade licence & registration
- Upgrade to visas anytime
- Company name reservation
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
General Trading – Uaq Start (1 Visa)
1 residence visa · 1-year licence
AED 16,500
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 1 visa eligibility
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
General Trading – Uaq Plus (2 Visas)
2 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 22,000
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 2 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
General Trading – Uaq Prime (3 Visas)
3 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 26,400
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 3 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
General Trading – Uaq Max (4 Visas)
4 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 29,700
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 4 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Premium Commercial / Consultancy – Uaq Lyte (0 Visas)
Licence only · upgrade to visas anytime
AED 16,500
- Trade licence & registration
- Upgrade to visas anytime
- Company name reservation
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Premium Commercial / Consultancy – Uaq Start (1 Visa)
1 residence visa · 1-year licence
AED 22,000
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 1 visa eligibility
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Premium Commercial / Consultancy – Uaq Plus (2 Visas)
2 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 27,500
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 2 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Premium Commercial / Consultancy – Uaq Prime (3 Visas)
3 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 30,800
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 3 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Premium Commercial / Consultancy – Uaq Max (4 Visas)
4 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 34,100
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 4 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Special Premium – Uaq Lyte (0 Visas)
Licence only · upgrade to visas anytime
AED 22,000
- Trade licence & registration
- Upgrade to visas anytime
- Company name reservation
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Special Premium – Uaq Start (1 Visa)
1 residence visa · 1-year licence
AED 27,500
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 1 visa eligibility
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Special Premium – Uaq Plus (2 Visas)
2 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 33,000
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 2 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Special Premium – Uaq Prime (3 Visas)
3 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 38,500
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 3 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Special Premium – Uaq Max (4 Visas)
4 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 44,000
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 4 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Freelancer Permit – Uaq Freelance (1 Visa)
1 residence visa · 1-year licence
AED 10,999
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 1 visa eligibility
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-11.
Business activities
Explore business activities in UAQ Free Trade Zone
UAQ Free Trade Zone licenses trading, service, professional and industrial activities. Search every activity we license across the UAE and see where it is available and what it costs.
Required documents
Documents required
What GoldenKey needs to apply for your UAQ Free Trade Zone licence.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- Passport copy of every shareholder (valid 6+ months)
- Passport-size photo
- Attested degree for professional activities
- Corporate shareholders: attested incorporation documents and board resolution
- UAE entry stamp or visa copy (if in the UAE)if applicable
For companies
- Certificate of incorporation (attested)
- Memorandum & articles of association
- Board resolution approving the UAE company
- Passport copies of shareholders & directors
- Company profile / business plan
Our process
How it works
- 1
Consultation
We confirm your activity, zone and visa plan.
- 2
Name approval
We reserve your company name with the authority.
- 3
Documents
You sign; we file the paperwork and pay the fees.
- 4
Licence issued
Your licence and company documents are released.
- 5
Visa & bank
Residence visas, Emirates ID and the bank meeting.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about UAQ Free Trade Zone. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsHow much does a UAQ Free Trade Zone licence cost?
Packages start from AED 6,050. The exact total depends on your activity, number of visas and office type — GoldenKey confirms it in a written quotation before you pay.
Can I own 100% of my company?
Yes. Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone (UAQ FTZ) allows 100% foreign ownership for its licensed activities.
How many visas can I get?
Packages include up to 4 residence visas; more can be added depending on your office space. Ask GoldenKey for the exact quota.
How long does it take?
Most licences are issued within a few working days once documents are complete; visas add one to two weeks.
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