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Foreign Company Branch in Fujairah

The UAE's east-coast gateway — shipping, bunkering and Indian Ocean trade

5–7 daysSetup time100%OwnershipUp to 3 visasVisas
  • 5–7 daysSetup time
  • MainlandLicence type
  • Flexi | PhysicalOffice / facility
  • Up to 3 visasVisa eligibility
  • StandardApprovals needed
  • From AED 8,580Renewal cost
About Fujairah

Why Fujairah

Importantly, fujairah is the UAE's east-coast gateway — shipping, bunkering and Indian Ocean trade, and GoldenKey registers mainland companies there with the economic department week in, week out. A mainland company in Fujairah can hold a mainland office, hire staff under MOHRE contracts and register with the Chamber of Commerce for tenders. Choosing Fujairah mainland gives you a licence that landlords, government departments and large corporate clients recognise without a second thought.

Put simply, popular districts for a Fujairah mainland office include Fujairah City, Dibba, Al Faseel, Sakamkam and Qidfa, each with different rent levels and customer footfall. In our experience, fujairah mainland licences are issued by the Fujairah Municipality and Department of Industry and Economy, which currently processes most standard files in around 4 working days. Fujairah's mountains and beaches attract diving and resort tourism.

Packages & cost

Pricing — choose the right package for your business

In short, the figures below for a foreign company branch in Fujairah are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Use the table below to compare packages for a foreign company branch in Fujairah; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.

1 Visa Package

1 residence visa · 1-year licence

AED 11,000
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • 1 visa eligibility
  • Flexi-desk / office options
  • GoldenKey PRO support
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3 Visa Package

3 residence visas · 1-year licence

AED 19,800
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • 3 visa eligibilities
  • Flexi-desk / office options
  • GoldenKey PRO support
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Additional visaAED 2,970
Annual renewalAED 8,580

Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-27.

Business activities

Explore business activities in Fujairah

Fujairah licenses trading, service, professional and industrial activities. Search every activity we license across the UAE and see where it is available and what it costs.

Required documents

Documents required

The document list for a foreign company branch in Fujairah is short, and most clients already have everything on it.

Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.

For individuals

  • External approvals where the activity requires them, for example from the health authority, RERA or the municipality
  • An attested degree for professional activities such as engineering or healthcare
  • Attested parent-company documents for corporate shareholders
  • A tenancy contract for an office or shop registered with the emirate's system (Ejari in Dubai)
  • The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
  • The existing visa copy and NOC if a shareholder is on another UAE visaif applicable

For companies

  • Certificate of incorporation (attested)
  • Memorandum & articles of association
  • Board resolution approving the UAE company
  • Passport copies of shareholders & directors
  • Company profile / business plan
Our process

How Fujairah works with GoldenKey

  1. 1

    Activity and legal form

    GoldenKey maps your business to the right Fujairah Municipality and Department of Industry and Economy activity codes and recommends the legal form that fits ownership and liability needs. For a foreign company branch in Fujairah this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.

  2. 2

    Trade name and initial approval

    GoldenKey files the name reservation and initial-approval request with the Fujairah Municipality and Department of Industry and Economy and obtains sector approvals where needed.

  3. 3

    Office, MOA and submission

    You sign the memorandum of association before the notary or online, we register your tenancy contract and submit the full file. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to a foreign company branch in Fujairah.

  4. 4

    Licence, Chamber and immigration

    Crucially, the Fujairah mainland licence is released, Chamber membership activated, and we open the establishment and labour files so visa processing can start.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

Straight answers about Fujairah. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.

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How long does Fujairah mainland company formation take?

In short, with documents and a tenancy contract ready, the Fujairah Municipality and Department of Industry and Economy typically issues the licence within 4 business days. External approvals for regulated activities add time.

How much office space do I need for a Fujairah mainland licence?

In short, the Fujairah Municipality and Department of Industry and Economy requires a registered tenancy for most licences. A small office or a desk in a business centre is enough for a few visas, and the visa quota increases with the floor area.

Are Fujairah mainland companies subject to corporate tax?

Yes. Mainland companies pay 9% corporate tax on profits above AED 375,000 and must register with the FTA, which GoldenKey handles as part of your setup.

What is the difference between Fujairah mainland and a free zone?

Mainland companies can trade directly with any UAE customer and take government contracts; free zone companies have lower costs and customs benefits but trade with the mainland through distributors. GoldenKey compares both for your specific activity.

Can I convert my free zone company to a Fujairah mainland company?

You cannot convert directly, but you can open a mainland branch of your free zone company or set up a new mainland LLC and transfer the business. GoldenKey advises on the most tax-efficient route.

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Good to know

More about Fujairah

Why the UAE

In short, the UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for a foreign company branch in Fujairah. From day one, the dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for a foreign company branch in Fujairah and makes international pricing simple.

Why GoldenKey

Our quotations for a foreign company branch in Fujairah list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, ahead of payment anything. In short, after your Fujairah licence is issued, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice. GoldenKey builds its own CRM and client portal, so you can see the status of your Fujairah request, download your supporting documents and pay invoices from your phone.

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