WhatsApp quoteA Fujairah mainland licence, issued by the Fujairah Municipality and Department of Industry and Economy, lets your company trade anywhere in the UAE, bid for government work and open as many branches as you need. Since the 2021 ownership reforms, most Fujairah mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection founders used to have. Typical examples of this activity include building contractor, MEP contractor, fit-out contractor and landscaping, which can usually sit together on one Fujairah licence. Construction & Contracting in Fujairah means building, civil works, MEP and specialist contracting for customers across the UAE, and it is licensed as a commercial activity.
Why Fujairah
Among the strengths of a Fujairah mainland licence are direct Indian Ocean port access and World-class bunkering hub, so local service businesses gravitate here. Government and semi-government tenders in Fujairah require a mainland licence and Chamber of Commerce membership, both of which GoldenKey arranges. In our experience, for construction & contracting, Fujairah offers the office options such a business actually needs and a visa quota that can grow with the team.
How Fujairah works with GoldenKey
Step 1Activity 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. Nothing is submitted for construction & contracting on Fujairah mainland until you have reviewed and approved it.
Step 2Trade name and initial approval
GoldenKey reserves your trade name and obtains initial approval from the Fujairah Municipality and Department of Industry and Economy, including any external approvals your activity needs.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
The memorandum of association is signed (online or before the notary), your tenancy is registered and the complete file is submitted to the Fujairah Municipality and Department of Industry and Economy. Your portal shows the status of this step for construction & contracting on Fujairah mainland in real time.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
From day one, with the licence in hand we register with the Chamber of Commerce and open the immigration and MOHRE files for your visas.
Documents required
For construction & contracting on Fujairah mainland the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- The existing visa copy and NOC if a shareholder is on another UAE visa
- Passport copies of all shareholders and the manager
- Engineer's attested degree
- Attested parent-company documents for corporate shareholders
- An attested degree for professional activities such as engineering or healthcare
- Passport photographs on a white background
Pricing
All prices for construction & contracting on Fujairah mainland are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. Day to day, pricing for construction & contracting on Fujairah mainland depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
| Additional visa | AED 2,700 |
|---|---|
| Annual renewal | AED 7,800 |
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-06.
Why the UAE
English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies construction & contracting on Fujairah mainland for international founders. For most clients, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes construction & contracting on Fujairah mainland a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with construction & contracting on Fujairah mainland, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. On the ground, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for construction & contracting on Fujairah mainland happen the same day they are ready. Our quotations for construction & contracting on Fujairah mainland list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
Call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a consultant will walk you through construction & contracting on Fujairah mainland step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Fujairah mainland company formation take?
Crucially, with papers and a tenancy contract ready, the Fujairah Municipality and Department of Industry and Economy typically issues the licence within 4 working days. External approvals for regulated activities add time.
Are Fujairah mainland companies subject to corporate tax?
Absolutely. 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.
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.
Is construction & contracting allowed in Fujairah?
Yes, it can. Construction & Contracting is an available activity in {ent}, and {brand} lists the exact sub-activities on your licence. Municipality contractor classification; civil defence for MEP work.
Can I combine construction & contracting with other activities?
On the ground, in most cases yes. Related activities can share one licence, while unrelated ones may need a general trading licence or a second licence.
