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Fujairah Free Zone · Gulf of Oman Gateway

Branch of a Foreign Company in Fujairah Free Zone

A foreign company can open a branch in Fujairah Free Zone without creating a separate legal entity. The branch carries the parent's name and activities and is useful for regional presence or contract execution.

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

What usually goes wrong

  • Parent board resolutions and attestation chain.
  • Branch versus subsidiary decision.
  • Activities limited to the parent's scope.
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.

Attestation roadmap

Parent documents legalised in the correct sequence.

Structure advice

Branch versus subsidiary compared on liability and tax.

Activity alignment

Branch activities matched to parent's registration.

Visa eligibility

Manager and staff visas under the branch.

Requirements

Documents you'll need

  • Attested certificate of incorporation of the parent (corporate shareholders)
  • Attested Memorandum & Articles of the parent
  • Board resolution approving the Fujairah entity and appointing the manager
  • Certificate of good standing (recent)
  • Passport copies of directors and UBOs
  • UBO declaration
Pricing

Cost guidance

From AED 5,530*

Plus attestation costs in the parent's country

Branch and corporate-shareholder 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

    Structure advice

    Branch, subsidiary, FZE or FZC chosen on liability, tax and cost.

    Day 1
  2. 02

    Document attestation

    Parent or shareholder documents legalised for the UAE.

    1–3 weeks
  3. 03

    Filing

    Application, resolutions and MOA submitted to the authority.

    Days 1–3 after attestation
  4. 04

    Licence

    Licence and registration issued; lease allocated.

    Days 3–7
  5. 05

    Immigration & visas

    Establishment card and manager visa.

    Weeks 2–4
  6. 06

    Banking & compliance

    Bank file, UBO register, corporate tax registration.

    Weeks 3–6
FAQ

Questions founders ask

No, the parent is liable for the branch.

Certificate of incorporation, MOA, board resolution and good standing, attested to the UAE.

Yes, with parent documents.

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