Mainland Sector

Business Setup In Fujairah Oil Industry Zone

The Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ) is a specialised cluster dedicated to the oil storage, bunkering, and petroleum-trading industry.

We manage your FOIZ setup end to end including company structure, land and terminal arrangements, license, visas, and corporate bank account introduction working directly with the zone and the Port of Fujairah.

Why Choose Fujairah Oil Industry Zone

Global Oil Hub
Base in one of the world’s leading oil-storage and bunkering centers.

Port-Integrated
Infrastructure linked to the Port of Fujairah’s berths and pipelines.

100% Foreign Ownership
Full ownership with no local partner required.

Specialized Cluster
Operates alongside major global trading and bunkering companies.

Tax Efficiency
0% corporate tax on qualifying income for a Qualifying Free Zone Person.

Legal Structures and Ownership

Free Zone Establishment (FZE)

Single-shareholder entity, ideal for a standalone operator investing directly in FOIZ terminal or trading activities.

Free Zone Company (FZCO)

Two or more shareholders, suited to joint ventures and larger energy trading or storage operations.

Branch Company

An extension of an existing local or foreign parent company, carrying out the same licensed activities within FOIZ.

Industry Activities

Focused on heavy, capital-intensive energy operations:

Storage Tank farms and terminal handling operations.

Bunkering Supply and delivery of marine fuels.

Trading Crude, petroleum products, and derivatives.

Land, Terminals & Facilities

Companies in FOIZ typically lease industrial land plots, storage tank capacity, or terminal berths rather than conventional offices, with facility size and specification driven by the scale of the storage, bunkering, or trading operation. We work with the zone authority and the Port of Fujairah to identify and secure the right facility for your project.

Visa Allocation Framework

Workforce needs for storage, bunkering, and trading operations govern your total visa allocation.

Free Zone Establishment (FZE) Single-shareholder entity, ideal for a standalone operator investing directly in FOIZ terminal or trading activities.
Free Zone Company (FZCO) Two or more shareholders, suited to joint ventures and larger energy trading or storage operations.
Branch Company An extension of an existing local or foreign parent company, carrying out the same licensed activities within FOIZ.

Strategic Partners

Documents Required for FOIZ Setup

Requirements vary by structure and facility type. We issue a tailored checklist after consultation.

Passport copy of each shareholder and manager.
UAE visa and Emirates ID copy for residents, or entry-stamp page.
Recent passport-size photograph.
Proof of residential address.
Business plan outlining storage, bunkering, or trading activity.

Estimated Timeline

Deployment Plan

While licensing takes a few weeks, construction, port integration, and regulatory approvals are capital-intensive and planned project-by-project.

Cost Structure

Costs in FOIZ are largely driven by land size, tank storage capacity, and terminal access rather than a fixed license fee, reflecting the capital-intensive nature of oil storage, bunkering, and trading operations. Total investment depends on the scale of infrastructure required, visa needs, and facility specification. Contact us for a personalised quote.

Why Choose Legacy Partners for FOIZ Setup

Direct experience structuring energy and industrial operations in FOIZ.

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Direct FOIZ & Port Experience

we work directly with the zone authority and the Port of Fujairah on land, terminal, and licensing matters.

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End-to-End Service

structuring, licensing, facility sourcing, visas, and banking under one roof.

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Banking Introductions

we connect you with banking partners experienced in energy sector accounts.

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Dedicated Support

a single point of contact throughout your FOIZ setup and beyond.

Frequently Asked Questions

FOIZ focuses on heavy, capital-intensive energy operations, including Storage (tank farms and terminal handling), Bunkering (supply and delivery of marine fuels), and Trading (crude, petroleum products, and derivatives).

Businesses can register as a Free Zone Establishment (FZE), a Free Zone Company (FZCO), or a Branch Company, depending on ownership structure and operational scale.

Yes. FOIZ permits 100% foreign ownership with no local partner required, giving investors full control over their energy sector business.

Companies can access Investor/Partner Visas, Employment Visas, and the Golden Visa, supporting the specialized workforce needs of oil storage and bunkering operations.

FOIZ is based in one of the world's leading oil-storage and bunkering centers, with infrastructure directly linked to the Port of Fujairah's berths and pipelines.

Qualifying Free Zone Persons benefit from 0% corporate tax on qualifying income, supporting cost efficiency for capital-intensive energy operations.

Licensing typically takes a few weeks, while construction, port integration, and regulatory approvals for terminals and facilities are capital-intensive and planned on a project-by-project basis.

FOIZ operates as a specialized cluster alongside major global trading and bunkering companies, giving new entrants access to an established energy sector ecosystem.

Licensed companies can trade crude oil, petroleum products, and derivatives, alongside storage and bunkering activities, within a zone dedicated to capital-intensive energy operations.

Yes. FOIZ is integrated directly with the Port of Fujairah's berths and pipelines, providing direct infrastructure links for tank terminals, blending facilities, and marine-fuel operations.

Business Setup In Fujairah Oil Industry Zone

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