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Fujairah Free Zone · Gulf of Oman Gateway

Professional License in Fujairah Free Zone

A professional (service) licence covers consultancy, IT, design, marketing, training and other knowledge-based activities. It is the lowest-cost entry point to Fujairah Free Zone and the usual choice for consultants and remote-first founders.

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

What usually goes wrong

  • Paying for a trading licence when the business only sells expertise.
  • Being told a degree certificate is mandatory when it depends on the activity.
  • Choosing a package that does not include the visa you need.
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.

Lowest entry cost

Service packages with a flexi desk are the most affordable route into the zone.

Qualification check

We confirm whether your activity requires attested qualifications before you pay.

Visa-ready packages

Flexi desk packages that carry residence visa eligibility for the founder.

Add trading later

Upgrade to a combined licence when you begin selling products.

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

Consultancy, IT services, marketing, design, education support, business services and similar non-trading work.

Only for certain regulated activities such as engineering or medical consultancy; general business consultancy usually does not.

Yes. Free zone service companies commonly serve overseas clients and receive payment in foreign currency.

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  • Response within 15 minutes during working hours
  • Written scope and costs before you commit
  • Requirements explained in plain language
  • Led by CEO Mohammad Sajid — 20+ years of UAE expertise
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