Fujairah Free Zone (FFZA)
The Emirate of Fujairah is one of the seven Emirates forming the United Arab Emirates and it’s ranked the fifth largest. Under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Mohammad Al Sharqi, the Ruler of Fujairah and Supreme Council Member, the Emirate of Fujairah has seen a rapid growth in the economic and social fields.
Fujairah is the only jurisdiction that is located on the East Coast of the UAE where more than 250,000 expats are living and where foreign entrepreneurs made of Fujairah a business hub.
Corporate Features
Company Formation Type
- Free Zone Establishment (FZE) – an entity with a sole owner
- Free Zone Company (FZCO) – an entity owned by 2 to 5 partners
- Branch of a UAE Residing Company
- Branch of a Foreign Company residing outside the UAE
Types of Licenses
- General Trading License
- Consultancy / Services License
- Industrial License
Licensing Authority
Fujairah Free Zone Authority
Legislation
Fujairah Free Zone Authority
Confidentiality
Complete Confidentiality
Accounts and Audits
Not required
Minimum Share Capital
- Free Zone establishment (FZE ) – 150,000AED Minimum Share Capital
- Free Zone Company (FZCO) – 150,000AED Minimum Share Capital
- Branches – No Minimum Share Capital Required
Taxation
No taxes
Currency
UAE Dirham
Time to Form
5 working days
Issuance of Visa
5 working days
Foreign Ownership
100%
Capital Repatriation
100%
Minimum Number of Directors
Minimum of One Director