Creative City Fujairah Free Zone (FCC)
Creative City Fujairah (FCC) is a streamlined option for solo founders and small teams in media, marketing, digital services and consulting. Package pricing keeps entry costs predictable, and many setups complete in a few working days after KYC. If you need to verify a Fujairah trade license online, use the relevant authority portal’s search by license number or trade name; for on-the-ground activities that require mainland permissions, compare FCC with Fujairah Municipality licensing.
Starting from: AED 6,000 - 16,000 for year one
How much does a Creative City Fujairah Free Zone (FCC) licence cost?
A licence here typically runs AED 6,000 - 16,000 for year one. The licence is normally issued in 3 - 7 working days once documents are ready, and entry package tiers carry 0 - 6 visas. The low end is a single-activity licence with no staff visas; the high end reflects extra activities, a dedicated office or a higher visa quota.
Low-cost media and consultancy licences; no physical office required on entry packages.
Estimate. Indicative market range for planning, not confirmed with the authority. Check current figures before you apply.
| Item | Indicative cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Trade licence (year one) | AED 6,000 - 16,000 | Varies with activity count and facility |
| Establishment / immigration card | AED 1,200 - 2,000 | One-off per company, required before any visa |
| Investor or partner visa (2 years) | AED 3,500 - 5,500 | Includes medical, Emirates ID and status change |
| Employee visa (2 years) | AED 4,000 - 6,500 | Per employee |
| Annual licence renewal | 85 - 100% of year-one fee | Excludes one-off formation items |
Indicative ranges for planning, not a quote. Zone packages and government fees change — confirm current figures with the authority before you apply.
How many visas do you get?
Quota follows the facility you take, not the licence itself.
| What you lease | Typical visa quota | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Licence only (zero-visa) | 0 | Trade licence with no residency for anyone |
| Flexi desk / smart desk | 1 - 6 | Set by the package tier you buy, not by the activity |
| Dedicated office (15 - 25 sqm) | 4 - 8 | First step up when a flexi desk runs out of quota |
| Larger office or warehouse | about 1 per 9 sqm | Subject to the zone approving the allocation |
Full detail, including how to increase your allocation: free zone visa quota explained.
Licence types available
- Professional/Services
- Commercial (where applicable)
- Holding/IP
How to set up, step by step
- Choose package & activity
- Reserve name; submit KYC
- License issuance; workspace assignment
- Open bank account; establishment card & visas
Documents you need
- Passport & photo for shareholders/managers
- UAE entry stamp/visa page (if any)
- NOC for UAE residents (if applicable)
- KYC forms; portfolio or profile for creative activities (optional)
Popular activities
- Marketing & media
- Content & production
- IT & software
- Consultancy & training
- Design & creative studios
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Last updated: October 2026
General information, not advice. Fees, packages and visa quotas are set by the free zone authority and change without notice — confirm current terms before applying.