Fujairah Free Zones
Fujairah offers straightforward company setup via Fujairah Free Zone (FFZ) and Creative City, plus energy/industrial specialties. Here are key costs, timelines, and zone options.
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Why choose Fujairah free zones
- Starter-friendly pricing and quick processing
- Creative services focus via Creative City; trading via FFZ
- Port access and energy-focused zones (FOIZ) for specialized needs
- Flexible desk/office options
- Good for media, consulting, trading and logistics
Typical setup costs
Setup process & timeline
- Name reservation & initial approval (1–2 working days)
- License issuance & company documents (1–3 working days)
- Establishment card / immigration setup (1–2 working days)
- E-visa, medical test, Emirates ID (about 1–2 weeks after entry)
Required documents
- Passport copy and recent photo
- UAE entry stamp or e-visa (if applicable)
- Proposed activities and company name options
- CV/degree for regulated activities (if required by zone)
- Desk/office agreement if higher visa allocation is required
Fujairah free zone licence cost compared
Cheapest entry licence first, so you can see which zone fits before reading the detail.
| Free zone | Entry licence | Visas | Setup time | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FFZ | AED 6,000 - 25,000 | 0 - 6 | 4 - 7 working days | trading, logistics, warehousing |
| FCC | AED 6,000 - 16,000 | 0 - 6 | 3 - 7 working days | media, creative, consulting |
| FOIZ | AED 30,000 - 150,000 | 2 - 10 | 1 - 4 months | oil storage, bunkering, petroleum trading |
Indicative ranges for planning, not quotes, and not confirmed with the authorities. The licence fee and the office fee are charged separately — ask for an itemised quote, and compare the two-year total, because renewal is typically 85 to 100% of the year-one fee.
See also: compare all UAE free zones · how many visas each option gives you · cheapest free zones in the UAE.
Zones in Fujairah
Fujairah Free Zone (FFZ)
Trading and services with port proximity.
Starting from: AED 6,000+
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Creative City Fujairah (FCC)
Media, content and creative services with simple packages.
Starting from: AED 5,500+
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FOIZ (Fujairah Oil Industry Zone)
Energy-focused industrial ecosystem near Fujairah Port.
Starting from: AED 15,000+
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FAQs
Best zone for media/creative in Fujairah?
Creative City is tailored for media, content and marketing services.
Trading and port access?
Fujairah Free Zone offers proximity to the port and logistics options.
Office requirements?
Desk/shared office is fine for smaller visa needs; dedicated offices apply for certain activities or higher quotas.
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