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Business Setup In Fujairah Free Zone

Fujairah Free Zone (FFZ) is a strategic base for trading, logistics, and shipping, offering direct access to the Indian Ocean and Gulf of Oman outside the Strait of Hormuz.

We manage your Fujairah Free Zone setup end to end including company structure, license, facility selection, registration, visas, and corporate bank account introduction working directly with the free zone authority.

About Fujairah Free Zone

Established in 1987, FFZ serves as the gateway to the east coast, connecting businesses to major shipping lanes. Its location beside the Port of Fujairah makes it highly attractive to shipping, bunkering, and logistics operations.

Why Choose Fujairah Free Zone

Strategic Port Access
Only multi-purpose port directly on the Indian Ocean/Gulf of Oman.
100% Foreign Ownership
Full ownership with no local partner required.
Competitive Costs
Affordable setup and operating costs for trading and industry.
Global Reach
Strong connectivity to the Indian subcontinent and East Africa.
Tax Efficiency
0% corporate tax on qualifying income for a Qualifying Free Zone Person.

Legal Structures and Ownership

FFZ offers flexible structures for companies of all sizes,

Free Zone Establishment (FZE)

Free Zone Company (FZCO)

Branch Company

Licensing & Activities

Versatile license categories to suit your operational needs:

Commercial/Trading For import, export, and distribution.
Industrial Light manufacturing, processing, and assembly.
Service License For consultancy and professional service activities.
Estimated Timeline

3 to 7 Business Days

  • Company Incorporation: 3 to 7 business days.
  • Visas/Emirates ID: 2 to 3 additional weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is outside the Strait of Hormuz, on the Gulf of Oman, providing direct access to Indian Ocean shipping lanes.

A free zone company trades freely outside the UAE and within the zone; to sell directly in the mainland, it must work through a local distributor or a mainland branch.

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