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Fujairah Free Zone · Gulf of Oman Gateway

Fujairah Free Zone vs IFZA Dubai

IFZA is a Dubai-based zone with premium positioning; Fujairah is a lower-cost zone with physical facilities. We compare them for service companies and traders weighing brand against budget.

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

What usually goes wrong

  • Dubai address value.
  • Facility needs.
  • Budget.
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.

Address vs cost

Dubai branding against Fujairah savings.

Facilities

IFZA flexi desks versus Fujairah warehouses.

Visas

Allocation comparison.

Fit

Who should choose which.

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 entry package

Comparison zone tariffs confirmed live

*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

For some sectors yes; many clients care more about the entity and bank account.

Fujairah entry packages are typically lower.

Yes, a Fujairah entity with a Dubai branch.

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