East-Coast Gateway

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.

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Maritime Access

Direct access to global sea routes serving the Indian subcontinent and East Africa.

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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 FFZ

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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.

Licensing & Activities

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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.

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Structures & Visa Allocation

FFZ offers flexible structures for companies of all sizes, with visa quotas linked to your facility and package selection.

Company Types FZE, FZC, and branch office structures.

Visa Types Investor, partner, employment, and Golden Visas.

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Estimated Timeline

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.