Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ)
Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ) is the UAE’s East Coast hub for oil storage, blending and trading next to the Port of Fujairah. Tenants range from tank farm operators to trading desks that leverage marine access and pipeline connectivity. Setup is highly regulated: land/plot allocation, HSE approvals and (where applicable) environmental impact assessments are required; visa quotas depend on your leased facility and scope.
Starting from: AED 30,000 - 150,000 for year one
Why choose Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ)?
- Strategic non-Strait-of-Hormuz positioning with deepwater port access.
- Ecosystem of terminals, service providers and marine logistics.
- Supports both physical operations (tanks) and office-based trading functions.
How much does a Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ) licence cost?
A licence here typically runs AED 30,000 - 150,000 for year one. The licence is normally issued in 1 - 4 months once documents are ready, and entry package tiers carry 2 - 10 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.
Specialist petroleum zone; heavy approvals and HSE compliance, not a general-purpose zone.
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 30,000 - 150,000 | 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
- Industrial (oil storage/blending/ancillary)
- Commercial (energy trading, services, logistics)
- Professional (technical services, inspection, HSE consulting)
How to set up, step by step
- Define scope (storage/trading/services) and confirm plot/facility requirements
- Name reservation and application with KYC & technical concept
- Land/plot allocation or office lease; initiate HSE/Civil Defense/environmental processes
- License issuance and corporate docs; insurance and compliance onboarding
- Establishment card, visas and (if relevant) customs/excise registrations
Documents you need
- Passports & photos for shareholders/managers; UBO details
- KYC forms; corporate profile and experience in oil/energy
- Concept note/business plan outlining facilities, capacities and flows
- For industrial: preliminary HSE plan; EIA scope and method statements (as required)
- UAE residents: NOC from current sponsor (if applicable)
Popular activities
- Petroleum product storage & blending (subject to approvals)
- Bunkering supply chain coordination and services
- Energy/commodities trading and risk management desks
- Inspection, calibration, testing and technical services
- Maintenance & support for terminal operations
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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.