WhatsApp quoteA Fujairah mainland licence, released by the Fujairah Municipality and Department of Industry and Economy, lets your company trade anywhere in the UAE, bid for government work and open as many branches as you need. Fujairah is the UAE's east-coast gateway — shipping, bunkering and Indian Ocean trade, and GoldenKey registers mainland companies there with the economic department week in, week out. Typical examples of this activity include ship chandling, crew change services, marine spares and vessel management, which can generally sit together on one Fujairah licence. the Antwerp-Dubai diamond corridor is one of the world's most important, anchored by DMCC, which gives Belgian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Fujairah licence is issued.
Why Fujairah
Fujairah mainland licences are issued by the Fujairah Municipality and Department of Industry and Economy, which currently processes most standard files in around 4 business days. In our experience, government and semi-government tenders in Fujairah require a mainland licence and Chamber of Commerce membership, both of which GoldenKey arranges.
How Fujairah works with GoldenKey
Step 1Activity and legal form
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. Your portal shows the status of this step for opening a maritime services company in the UAE as a Belgian founder in real time.
Step 2Trade name and initial approval
Put simply, 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.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
After the MOA is signed and the office tenancy registered, GoldenKey lodges the full request with the Fujairah Municipality and Department of Industry and Economy. For opening a maritime services company in the UAE as a Belgian founder, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
The Fujairah mainland licence is released, Chamber membership activated, and we open the establishment and labour files so visa processing can start.
Documents required
For opening a maritime services company in the UAE as a Belgian founder the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- Educational certificates attested by the Belgium authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- Port pass applications
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
Pricing
For most clients, all prices for opening a maritime services company in the UAE as a Belgian founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before a single dirham changes hands. The figures below for opening a maritime services company in the UAE as a Belgian founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
- 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 the UAE
English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies opening a maritime services company in the UAE as a Belgian founder for international business owners. The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for opening a maritime services company in the UAE as a Belgian founder and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with opening a maritime services company in the UAE as a Belgian founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. As a rule, if a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your Fujairah file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the file sit. Put simply, every Fujairah package we quote already includes the licence, registration, the establishment card where applicable and our full assistance, with no hidden add-ons at the end.
Call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a consultant will walk you through opening a maritime services company in the UAE as a Belgian founder step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
Do I still need an Emirati partner for a Fujairah mainland company?
From day one, for most commercial and industrial activities, no. Since 2021 foreign nationals can own 100% of a Fujairah mainland LLC. A short list of strategic activities still requires Emirati participation, and GoldenKey checks your activity before you commit.
Are Fujairah 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.
How much office space do I need for a Fujairah mainland licence?
The Fujairah Municipality and Department of Industry and Economy requires a registered tenancy for most licences. A small office or a desk in a business centre is enough for a few visas, and the visa quota increases with the floor area.
Which licence type covers maritime & ship services?
Crucially, maritime & Ship Services is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
Can a Belgian citizen own 100% of a company in Fujairah?
Yes, it can. Belgians can own the full share capital of a Fujairah company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
