Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone (UAQ FTZ) is one of the UAE’s most affordable and flexible options for company formation, offering a practical environment for diverse business needs.
We manage your UAQ FTZ setup end to end including company structure, license type, facility selection, registration, visas, and corporate bank account introduction working directly with the free zone authority.
UAQ FTZ serves businesses of all sizes by supporting a wide range of activities, including commercial, consultancy, services, and light industrial work, with the ability to combine multiple activities under a single license.
Single-shareholder entity, suited to solo entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small trading or consultancy operations.
Two or more shareholders, ideal for partnerships and growing commercial or industrial businesses.
An extension of an existing local or foreign company, carrying out the same licensed activities in UAQ FTZ.
Versatile solutions to match every stage and budget:
UAQ FTZ offers a wide range of physical presence options, from shared flexi-desks and fitted offices for consultancy and services businesses to warehouses and open land plots for trading and light industrial operations. Facility choice is matched to your license type and visa requirement.
Visa entitlement is linked to your facility type and license category.
We manage each stage with the free zone authority on your behalf.
we confirm your activity, license type, and legal structure.
we reserve your trade name and submit the licence application.
we arrange your flexi-desk, office, warehouse, or land plot.
UAQ FTZ issues your trade license and certificate of incorporation.
we process investor and employee visas and introduce you to our banking partners.
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Requirements vary by structure and licence type. We issue a tailored checklist after consultation.
UAQ FTZ is one of the more cost-effective free zones in the UAE, with package pricing driven mainly by license type, number of visas, and workspace choice, from a flexi-desk through to a warehouse or land plot. Contact us for a personalised quote based on your activity and visa needs.
Straightforward, cost-effective setup support tailored to startups, freelancers, and SMEs.
transparent packages suited to startups, freelancers, and small businesses.
structuring, licensing, facility sourcing, visas, and banking under one roof.
we connect you with banking partners familiar with UAQ FTZ businesses.
a single point of contact throughout your setup and beyond.
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