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Fujairah Free Zone · Gulf of Oman Gateway

Doing Business in Fujairah

Fujairah is the UAE's only emirate entirely on the Gulf of Oman, with a strategic port, oil storage hub, quarries and growing tourism. This page summarises the business environment for founders considering the emirate.

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

What usually goes wrong

  • Limited familiarity compared with Dubai.
  • Where staff will live and work.
  • Which authority handles what.
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.

Economy snapshot

Port, energy, quarrying, tourism, logistics.

Living and working

Housing, schools, hospitals and lifestyle.

Authorities

Free zone, municipality, DED, port and tourism roles.

Connectivity

Road links to Dubai, Sharjah and Oman.

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*

Fujairah Free Zone entry package

Branch and expansion packages quoted

*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

Yes, with schools, hospitals and coastal living at lower cost than Dubai.

Yes.

Fujairah International Airport handles cargo and limited passenger traffic; Dubai is 90 minutes by road.

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