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Fujairah Free Zone · Gulf of Oman Gateway

Freight Forwarding Company in Fujairah

Forwarders coordinate sea, road and air movements for shippers using the Port of Fujairah. A licence here places you beside the terminals and the bunkering anchorage that drive east-coast cargo.

100% foreign ownershipFrom AED 5,530*Licence in daysPort-adjacent zone
The problem

What usually goes wrong

  • Forwarding versus customs brokerage confusion.
  • Carrier and NVOCC agreements needing a UAE entity.
  • Cash-flow gaps between paying carriers and collecting from shippers.
The GoldenKey approach

How we make it simpler

We identify the real requirement, explain it plainly, and handle the steps — so you understand what you are signing before you sign it.

Correct activity set

Freight forwarding, cargo agency and coordination activities.

Carrier onboarding docs

Entity documents accepted by shipping lines and agents.

Multi-currency account intro

Pay carriers in USD, collect from shippers in AED.

Port network

Introductions to clearing agents and terminal contacts.

Requirements

Documents you'll need

  • Passport copy of each shareholder and manager (valid 6+ months)
  • Passport-size photo on white background
  • Proof of residential address (utility bill or bank statement)
  • UAE entry stamp or visa copy if currently in the UAE
  • Three proposed trade names
  • Brief description of activities
Pricing

Cost guidance

From AED 5,530*

Service licence with flexi desk, no visa

Add a founder visa: approx. AED 3,000–5,000 per person

*Indicative, based on current authority tariffs; every quotation is confirmed in writing before payment. Government fees, medical, Emirates ID and insurance itemised separately.

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Limits & eligibility

Good to know

  • Free zone entities sell goods to the UAE mainland through customs or a distributor.
  • Regulated activities (food, medical, media, petroleum) need additional approvals.
  • Visa allocation follows facility size; banks decide independently on accounts.
  • Corporate tax applies at 9% above AED 375,000 profit; qualifying free zone income may be 0% subject to conditions.
Process

How the setup unfolds

  1. 01

    Free consultation

    Activity, structure, facility and visa plan agreed; written quotation issued.

    Day 1
  2. 02

    Name & initial approval

    Trade name reserved and initial approval obtained from the authority.

    Days 2–3
  3. 03

    Licence & registration

    MOA signed (or via POA), lease allocated, licence and certificate issued.

    Days 3–7
  4. 04

    Immigration card

    Establishment card and e-channel registration for visa processing.

    Week 2
  5. 05

    Visa & Emirates ID

    Entry permit, medical, biometrics and residence stamping.

    Weeks 2–4
  6. 06

    Bank & tax

    Bank account file submitted; corporate tax registration completed.

    Weeks 3–6
FAQ

Questions founders ask

Only if you clear goods yourself; many forwarders partner with licensed brokers.

Yes, as a licensed forwarder with appropriate agreements.

A flexi desk is acceptable for licensing; carriers may prefer a physical office.

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  • Requirements explained in plain language
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