Choosing Fujairah mainland gives you a licence that landlords, government departments and large corporate clients recognise without a second thought. 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. Typical examples of this activity include food re-export, auto parts, textiles and machinery, which can usually sit together on one Fujairah licence. GoldenKey has licensed import-export business businesses for clients in Fujairah and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later.
Why Fujairah
As a rule, government and semi-government tenders in Fujairah require a mainland licence and Chamber of Commerce membership, both of which GoldenKey arranges. 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 (Monday to Friday). As a rule, for import & export, 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
In short, we pick the precise activity codes from the Fujairah Municipality and Department of Industry and Economy list and settle on the legal form — normally a LLC, or a sole establishment for individual professionals.
Step 2Trade name and initial approval
Your trade name is reserved and initial approval secured from the Fujairah Municipality and Department of Industry and Economy, together with any external approvals the activity requires. We keep a written record of this step so your file for import & export on Fujairah mainland is audit-ready.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
Put simply, you sign the memorandum of association before the notary or online, we register your tenancy contract and submit the full file.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
Day to day, with the licence in hand we register with the Chamber of Commerce and open the immigration and MOHRE files for your visas. For import & export on Fujairah mainland, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for import & export on Fujairah mainland; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- 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
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- Passport photographs on a white background
- A tenancy contract for an office or shop registered with the emirate's system (Ejari in Dubai)
- Passport copies of all shareholders and the manager
Pricing
All prices for import & export on Fujairah mainland are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing ahead of payment. As a rule, use the table below to compare packages for import & export on Fujairah mainland; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
- 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
Importantly, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes import & export on Fujairah mainland a route to relocation as well as a business decision. Banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of import & export on Fujairah mainland predictable.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with import & export on Fujairah mainland, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Importantly, we will tell you plainly if Fujairah is not the right choice for your plan and point you to a better option, even when that option costs less. GoldenKey's consultants have handled import & export on Fujairah mainland for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly.
To be clear, tell us about your plans for import & export on Fujairah mainland and GoldenKey will come back to you shortly with a clear price, a document checklist and a realistic timeline.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Fujairah mainland company formation take?
With paperwork and a tenancy contract ready, the Fujairah Municipality and Department of Industry and Economy normally issues the licence within 4 business days. External approvals for regulated activities add time.
What is the difference between Fujairah mainland and a free zone?
On the ground, 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.
How much office space do I need for a Fujairah mainland licence?
Put simply, 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.
Is import & export allowed in Fujairah?
Yes. Import & Export is an available activity in {ent}, and {brand} lists the exact sub-activities on your licence. Customs code; product-specific approvals for food, cosmetics, medical and telecom goods.
Which licence type covers import & export?
Import & Export is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.


