Fujairah, a remarkable blend of ancient Eastern traditions and modern Western technologies, provides a level of life similar to that of the world's most industrialised nations. More than a quarter million people of diverse nationalities, including Emiratis, live in this 1450-square-kilometer emirate. The Fujairah Port is close to the Free Zone, ensuring that investors benefit from Fujairah's strategic position to the fullest.
Investors can receive up to 100% ownership of operating licences in the following categories, depending on their leasing agreement with the authority:
Authorised to import, export, and re-export agreed-upon commodities. The licence allows the investor to freely import, export, and re-export inside the Free Zone and outside of the UAE.
This can be achieved by leasing warehouse facilities. This permit allows the investor to utilise the warehouse as a centre for significant distribution, which benefits storage and packaging of products.
Obtained project approval and implementation. All projects must be properly insured, including labour and machinery. All manufacturing licence approvals need the identification of the following:
The Fujairah Free Zone allows businesses to establish a presence without the need for physical office space through virtual office services.
Compared to setting up a business in mainland UAE, the Fujairah Free Zone offers lower setup costs, making it a cost-effective option for businesses.
Companies registered in the Fujairah Free Zone are exempt from corporate and personal income taxes, providing significant cost savings and profitability.
The Fujairah Free Zone offers streamlined processes for company setup, reduce the time and effort required to start and run a business.
Foreign investors can own 100% of their business in the Fujairah Free Zone, providing full control over the company's profits.