WhatsApp quoteA Fujairah mainland licence, issued 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. Since the 2021 ownership reforms, most Fujairah mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection entrepreneurs used to have. In short, payments between Sweden and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, Swedish krona (SEK) transfers settle promptly and UAE banks are familiar with Swedish business profiles. The most common businesses Swedes open through GoldenKey are in technology, telecom, design and sustainability, although Fujairah supports almost any activity.
Why Fujairah
Fujairah mainland licences are granted by the Fujairah Municipality and Department of Industry and Economy, which currently processes most standard files in around 4 working days. Just as important, popular districts for a Fujairah mainland office include Fujairah City, Dibba, Al Faseel, Sakamkam and Qidfa, each with different rent levels and customer footfall.
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, nine times out of ten a LLC or a sole establishment. For opening a maritime services company in the UAE as a Swedish founder, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 2Trade name and initial approval
As we tell every client, 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 application with the Fujairah Municipality and Department of Industry and Economy. If the authority raises a query on opening a maritime services company in the UAE as a Swedish founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 4Licence, 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
As we tell every client, the document list for opening a maritime services company in the UAE as a Swedish founder is short, and most customers already have everything on it.
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- Educational certificates attested by the Sweden authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A police clearance certificate from Sweden if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- 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 a Swedish founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. Use the table below to compare packages for opening a maritime services company in the UAE as a Swedish 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 2026-10-06.
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 Swedish founder. In practice, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so opening a maritime services company in the UAE as a Swedish founder no longer requires a local partner.
Why GoldenKey
In our experience, 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 Swedish founder happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a maritime services company in the UAE as a Swedish founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. Our quotations for opening a maritime services company in the UAE as a Swedish founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, ahead of payment anything.
If you would like a written quotation for opening a maritime services company in the UAE as a Swedish founder, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Fujairah mainland company formation take?
As a rule, with supporting 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.
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.
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.
Is maritime & ship services allowed in Fujairah?
Yes, it can. Swedes 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.
Which licence type covers maritime & ship services?
Maritime & Ship Services is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
