WhatsApp quoteImportantly, since the 2021 ownership reforms, most Fujairah mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection founders used to have. A Fujairah mainland licence, granted 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. Put simply, the most common businesses Icelanders open through GoldenKey are in seafood exports, aviation, geothermal technology and software, although Fujairah supports almost any activity. Day to day, icelanders are a very small community, mostly in aviation, seafood and technology, so the Fujairah authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Icelandic applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Why Fujairah
As a rule, popular districts for a Fujairah mainland office include Fujairah City, Dibba, Al Faseel, Sakamkam and Qidfa, each with different rent levels and customer footfall. In our experience, fujairah mainland licences are issued by the Fujairah Municipality and Department of Industry and Economy, which currently processes most standard files in around 4 working days.
How Fujairah works with GoldenKey
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. If the authority raises a query on opening a maritime services company in the UAE as an Icelandic founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
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.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
After the MOA is signed and the office tenancy registered, GoldenKey lodges the full submission with the Fujairah Municipality and Department of Industry and Economy. We keep a written record of this step so your file for opening a maritime services company in the UAE as an Icelandic founder is audit-ready.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
Your Fujairah mainland licence is issued, Chamber membership is activated and we open the establishment and labour files so visas can begin.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for opening a maritime services company in the UAE as an Icelandic founder; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- Educational certificates attested by the Iceland authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A police clearance certificate from Iceland if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- A passport granted by Iceland with at least six months' validity
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
Pricing
All prices for opening a maritime services company in the UAE as an Icelandic founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. As a rule, use the table below to compare packages for opening a maritime services company in the UAE as an Icelandic founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
- 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 2026-10-05.
Why the UAE
Banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of opening a maritime services company in the UAE as an Icelandic founder predictable. The UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for opening a maritime services company in the UAE as an Icelandic founder.
Why GoldenKey
Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening a maritime services company in the UAE as an Icelandic founder happen the same day they are ready. From day one, our quotations for opening a maritime services company in the UAE as an Icelandic founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. Importantly, we speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for opening a maritime services company in the UAE as an Icelandic founder.
Prefer to visit? Our Ajman office welcomes walk-ins during working hours, and we can also meet you in Dubai or Sharjah by appointment to discuss opening a maritime services company in the UAE as an Icelandic founder.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Fujairah mainland company formation take?
On the ground, 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.
How much office space do I need for a Fujairah mainland licence?
In short, 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.
What is the difference between Fujairah 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.
Can a Icelandic citizen own 100% of a company in Fujairah?
Yes. Icelanders can own the full share capital of a Fujairah company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Is maritime & ship services allowed in Fujairah?
Yes. Icelanders can own 100% of a maritime services company in the UAE. {brand} recommends Fujairah for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
