Maritime & Ship Services in the UAE for Kenyans

Why Fujairah

A Fujairah mainland company can apply for an unlimited visa quota in proportion to its office space, which free zone packages cannot match. 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

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   Step 1

   Activity and legal form

   GoldenKey maps your business to the right Fujairah Municipality and Department of Industry and Economy activity codes and recommends the legal form that fits ownership and liability needs. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for opening a maritime services company in the UAE as a Kenyan founder.

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   Step 2

   Trade name and initial approval

   GoldenKey files the name reservation and initial-approval request with the Fujairah Municipality and Department of Industry and Economy and obtains sector approvals where needed.

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   Step 3

   Office, MOA and submission

   Crucially, 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. Your portal shows the status of this step for opening a maritime services company in the UAE as a Kenyan founder in real time.

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   Step 4

   Licence, 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.

Documents required

Here is what you will need for opening a maritime services company in the UAE as a Kenyan founder; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.

• A passport-size photograph on a white background
• Your current residency visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
• Port pass applications
• Educational certificates attested by the Kenya authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
• A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
• A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months

Pricing

The figures below for opening a maritime services company in the UAE as a Kenyan founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Crucially, pricing for opening a maritime services company in the UAE as a Kenyan founder depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.

Why the UAE

The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many founders choose it as a base for opening a maritime services company in the UAE as a Kenyan founder. For most clients, 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 a Kenyan founder.

Why GoldenKey

GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a maritime services company in the UAE as a Kenyan founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. 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 a Kenyan founder happen the same day they are ready. Our quotations for opening a maritime services company in the UAE as a Kenyan founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before any payment anything.

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