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
MAINLAND · FUJAIRAH
IT & Software on Fujairah Mainland
Software development, SaaS, app development, IT consulting and managed services
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
Choosing Fujairah mainland gives you a licence that landlords, government departments and large corporate clients recognise without a second thought. A mainland company in Fujairah can hold a mainland office, hire staff under MOHRE contracts and register with the Chamber of Commerce for tenders. Typical examples of this activity include SaaS platform, mobile app studio, IT outsourcing and cybersecurity consulting, which can typically sit together on one Fujairah licence. GoldenKey has licensed IT and software company businesses for clients in Fujairah and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later.
Crucially, among the strengths of a Fujairah mainland licence are direct Indian Ocean port access and World-class bunkering hub, and that is why local service businesses gravitate here. Put simply, businesses that benefit most from Fujairah mainland licensing include maritime services, oil storage, trading, tourism and fishing, because they serve customers on site across the emirate. GoldenKey has licensed it & software in Fujairah for clients ranging from solo founders to groups opening a regional branch, so we know which sub-activities to list.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Use the table below to compare packages for it & software on Fujairah mainland; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. All prices for it & software on Fujairah mainland are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing ahead of payment.
2 Visa Package
2 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 15,400
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 2 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
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
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
Put simply, for it & software on Fujairah mainland the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- Portfolio or company profile
- A tenancy contract for an office or shop registered with the emirate's system (Ejari in Dubai)
- Attested parent-company documents for corporate shareholders
- Passport copies of all shareholders and the manager
- 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
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.
- 2
Trade 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. Your portal shows the status of this step for it & software on Fujairah mainland in real time.
- 3
Office, MOA and submission
On the ground, after the MOA is signed and the office tenancy registered, GoldenKey lodges the full application with the Fujairah Municipality and Department of Industry and Economy.
- 4
Licence, Chamber and immigration
Your Fujairah mainland licence is released, Chamber membership is activated and we open the establishment and labour files so visas can begin. For it & software on Fujairah mainland, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about Fujairah. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsHow long does Fujairah mainland company formation take?
With supporting documents and a tenancy contract ready, the Fujairah Municipality and Department of Industry and Economy normally issues the licence within 4 working days. External approvals for regulated activities add time.
Do I still need an Emirati partner for a Fujairah mainland company?
For most commercial and industrial activities, no. Since 2021 foreign nationals can own 100% of a Fujairah mainland LLC. A short list of strategic activities still requires Emirati participation, and GoldenKey checks your activity before you commit.
Can I convert my free zone company to a Fujairah mainland company?
Day to day, 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 it & software allowed in Fujairah?
Yes. IT & Software is an available activity in {ent}, and GoldenKey lists the exact sub-activities on your licence. None beyond the licence; data-hosting activities may need TDRA notification.
What approvals does it & software need?
None beyond the licence; data-hosting activities may need TDRA notification. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
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Good to know
More about Fujairah
Why the UAE
Banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of it & software on Fujairah mainland predictable. Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so it & software on Fujairah mainland no longer requires a local partner.
Why GoldenKey
In short, if a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your Fujairah file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the application sit. Just as important, our quotations for it & software on Fujairah mainland list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. On the ground, most of our Fujairah clients come to us through referrals from other founders, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing.
