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Set Up a Company in Fujairah Free Zone
21,500AED
From
1987
Established
2,000
Companies
10
Max Visas
Moderate
Banking
Business Overview
Fujairah Free Zone Overview
About Fujairah Free Zone
- Fujairah's leading free zone for industry and logistics (FFZA), founded in 1987 beside the Port of Fujairah
- Aimed at operators wanting Indian Ocean shipping reach and rents that undercut many Dubai zones
- Home to roughly 2,000 companies
Ideal for
- Supply chain and logistics firms
- Manufacturing and industrial companies
- Oil and gas services, maritime and port-related businesses
Visa Details
- Quota: up to 10 visas
- Processing: roughly 10 days; the entry permit needs 3-4 days, followed by medical and Emirates ID, for roughly 1-2 weeks overall
- Renewal: AED 6,444 once every 2 years
- Available visas: Investor, Employment, Partner, Dependent
- Visa costs: AED 6,444 for employees and AED 6,444 for investors
- Medical test from AED 450 (standard) or AED 850 (VIP) · AED 390 to type the Emirates ID
Banking
- Ease: Moderate
- Banks: Wio Bank, ADCB, RAKBANK, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), Mashreq and Emirates NBD
- Allow 2-6 weeks; industrial and trading companies may need to show more proof of substance, such as a lease, operations or shipping records
Key Features
- Shared ownership: Yes
- Online portal: Yes
- Co-working: Yes
- Audit needed: Yes, starting in year 2
- Not offered: mainland trading, dual licence, crypto or free zone to mainland; a physical office is also not required
Share Capital
- No figure given; check with FFZA
Specialist Ecosystems
- Logistics hub tied to the Port of Fujairah
- Emphasis on maritime and industrial licences
Latest Updates
- Dec 2025: Honoured for backing digital transformation and Fujairah Digital Government
- Nov 2025: Exhibited at BIG 5 GLOBAL 2025, the construction and infrastructure event
- Oct 2025: Exhibited at GITEX GLOBAL 2025, the technology and digital transformation event
- Jul 2025: Hosted Fujairah Customs officials to discuss working together on operations
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Why FFZA?
Why Fujairah Free Zone Appeals
Transparent Facility Rents
Budgets are simpler to plan because rents are published: a Virtual Office starts at AED 12,000 yearly and a Flexi Desk at AED 18,000 yearly.
Low-Cost Warehouses
Industrial businesses can lease warehouse space starting at AED 230 per sq m annually, a competitive rate.
East Coast Base
Close to the Port of Fujairah, giving logistics and trading firms a gateway to the Indian Ocean.
Quick Licence Issue
Once payment and paperwork are in, FFZA promotes issuing the licence in roughly 1 hour.
Global Visibility
The zone has exhibited at events including GITEX 2025 and BIG 5 2025.
Specialised Activities
With the right approvals, it allows specialised activities like trading in alcohol and tobacco.
Packages & Pricing
Fujairah Free Zone Package Prices
Virtual Office, No Visa
AED 21,500 licence · Virtual office included · Renews at AED 16,200.
0 visas
Flexi Desk, 1 Visa
AED 9,500 licence · Flexi desk included.
1 visa
Flexi Desk, 2 Visas
AED 9,500 licence · Flexi desk included (estimate based on modelling).
2 visas
Warehouse License, 100 sq m with 4 Visas
AED 59,320 licence · Warehouse included.
4 visas
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