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. For most clients, manufacturing & Industrial in Fujairah means producing, assembling, processing or packaging goods in a factory or industrial unit, and it is licensed as an industrial activity. In practice, typical examples of this activity include food processing, packaging, furniture production and plastics, which can generally sit together on one Fujairah licence.
Why Fujairah
As a rule, fujairah Port is one of the world's top three bunkering ports. In our experience, 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. As we tell every client, fujairah is a sensible home for manufacturing & industrial because producing, assembling, processing or packaging goods in a factory or industrial unit is a well-understood activity there and the approvals are routine.
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. For manufacturing & industrial on Fujairah mainland, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
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.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
Importantly, you sign the memorandum of association before the notary or online, we register your tenancy contract and submit the full file. For manufacturing & industrial on Fujairah mainland, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
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 manufacturing & industrial on Fujairah mainland the issuing authority asks for the following supporting documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- A tenancy contract for an office or shop registered with the emirate's system (Ejari in Dubai)
- Passport photographs on a white background
- Attested parent-company supporting documents for corporate shareholders
- Passport copies of all shareholders and the manager
- Production process description
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
Pricing
As we tell every client, use the table below to compare packages for manufacturing & industrial on Fujairah mainland; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. All prices for manufacturing & industrial on Fujairah mainland are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
- 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
Day to day, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so manufacturing & industrial on Fujairah mainland no longer requires a local partner. In practice, the dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for manufacturing & industrial on Fujairah mainland and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
Crucially, 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 request sit. We speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for manufacturing & industrial on Fujairah mainland. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with manufacturing & industrial on Fujairah mainland, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
Book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for manufacturing & industrial on Fujairah mainland in a single conversation.
Frequently asked questions
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 a Fujairah mainland company trade in other emirates?
Yes. A mainland licence is valid across the UAE, and you can open branches in other emirates by registering with their economic departments.
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.
What approvals does manufacturing & industrial need?
Civil defence, environment department, Ministry of Industry (for certain products). GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
Is manufacturing & industrial allowed in Fujairah?
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