Since the 2021 ownership reforms, most Fujairah mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection founders used to have. A 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. New Zealand dairy and meat exporters rely on Dubai as their Middle East gateway, which gives New Zealander entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Fujairah licence is issued. In our experience, the most common businesses New Zealanders open through GoldenKey are in dairy exports, education, aviation and hospitality, although Fujairah supports almost any activity.
Why Fujairah
Fujairah mainland licences are released by the Fujairah Municipality and Department of Industry and Economy, which currently processes most standard files in around 4 working days. The emirate hosts major oil storage terminals and the Habshan pipeline terminus. In practice, new Zealander applicants benefit from the fact that Fujairah already has many New Zealander shareholders on its register, so its officers recognise New Zealand supporting documents and name formats instantly.
How Fujairah works with GoldenKey
Step 1Activity and legal form
Importantly, we select the correct activity codes from the Fujairah Municipality and Department of Industry and Economy list and the legal form, in most cases a LLC or a sole establishment.
Step 2Trade 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. For Fujairah mainland company formation for New Zealanders this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
As a rule, 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.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
The Fujairah mainland licence is released, Chamber membership activated, and we open the establishment and labour files so visa processing can start. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for Fujairah mainland company formation for New Zealanders.
Documents required
The document list for Fujairah mainland company formation for New Zealanders is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- A bank statement from your New Zealand bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Educational certificates attested by the New Zealand authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- The existing visa copy and NOC if a shareholder is on another UAE visa
- An attested degree for professional activities such as engineering or healthcare
- A police clearance certificate from New Zealand if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
Pricing
Use the table below to compare packages for Fujairah mainland company formation for New Zealanders; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. The figures below for Fujairah mainland company formation for New Zealanders are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
- 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 2026-10-07.
Why the UAE
Crucially, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so Fujairah mainland company formation for New Zealanders no longer requires a local partner. From day one, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies Fujairah mainland company formation for New Zealanders for international founders.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with Fujairah mainland company formation for New Zealanders, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. We speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for Fujairah mainland company formation for New Zealanders. As we tell every client, most of our Fujairah customers come to us through referrals from other business owners, and that is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing.
As we tell every client, call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a consultant will walk you through Fujairah mainland company formation for New Zealanders step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Fujairah mainland company formation take?
On the ground, with papers 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.
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.
Are Fujairah mainland companies subject to corporate tax?
Yes, it can. 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 a New Zealander citizen own 100% of a company in Fujairah?
Yes. New Zealanders can own the full share capital of a Fujairah company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do New Zealanders need a UAE visa before applying for Fujairah?
No. You can apply for the licence from New Zealand with scanned documents, and the investor residency visa is processed afterwards.


