Fujairah · Fujairah Free Zone Authority · Est. 2007
Established in 2007, Creative City Fujairah is a service-oriented free zone designed for media, consulting, IT, and creative businesses, with packages starting from AED 10,000 for freelancers and AED 17,000 for standard companies. Supporting up to 15 visa allocations per license with moderate banking access, it provides an accessible, fully digital setup process without requiring mandatory physical office space.
Fees last checked · Licensing authority: Fujairah Free Zone Authority. Fees change, so confirm the current amount with the authority before you pay.
From
AED 10,000
Year 1
Quick facts
Freelancer License (0 Visa)
AED 10,000
Freelancer License · Flexi Desk · 0 visas
Renews at AED 10,000
Commercial License — Single Owner (FZE)
AED 17,000
FZE · Flexi Desk · 0 visas
Renews at AED 15,000
Commercial License — Multiple Owners (FZ-LLC)
AED 21,000
FZ-LLC · Flexi Desk · 0 visas
Renews at AED 18,000
Estimated
Freelancer Company + 3 Visa Package
AED 44,220
— · Flexi Desk · 3 visas
Renews at AED 30,000
Baby Business + 6 Visa Package
AED 61,940
— · Flexi Desk · 6 visas
Renews at AED 33,500
Advisory Estimate
AED 10,280
— · 0 visas
Renews at AED 7,500
Estimated
No physical office required; a flexi desk is included in all packages.
FCC suits trading businesses. Confirm your exact activity is on the zone's list before you apply.
Comparing with a mainland licence? Trading & Services · Transport, Storage & Logistics
Features
Mainland trading
Dual licence allowed
Crypto-friendly
Shared ownership
Coworking available
Online portal
Audit required
Tax and compliance analysis
Substance
Low
Audit risk
Standard
Forensic ease
4/10
Remote-Economy Hub; High Risk of 'Statutory Ghosting' reassessment.
Fujairah Creative City is a premier node for the UAE’s creative economy, popular for its cost-effective virtual structures. However, for 2026, the primary forensic challenge is 'Geographic Substance.' Many FCC license holders reside and operate exclusively from Dubai or abroad. Under current FTA scrutiny, if the 'Place of Effective Management' (POEM) is not anchored in Fujairah, or at least within a qualifying UAE framework, the entity risks losing its 0% standing and being reclassified for 9% Corporate Tax or failing the 'Qualifying Person' test entirely.
0% status is not a default for media licenses; it requires proof that the entity is not a 'Ghost Entity.' Compliance centers on Article 18 and Article 21 (Small Business Relief) mapping to ensure that management decisions are documented within a legal UAE framework.
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How much does it cost to set up in FCC?
The cheapest published package for Fujairah Creative City is Freelancer License (0 Visa) at AED 10,000 for Year 1, renewing at AED 10,000. Costs scale with visa count, office type, and licensed activities.
How long does FCC setup take?
Typical processing time is 30–30 business days, though bank account opening usually adds further time.
Is banking easy to set up with a FCC licence?
Banking difficulty for FCC is rated "Moderate". Known banking partners include Emirates NBD, Mashreq Bank, RAKBANK, FAB.
How many visas can I get with a FCC licence, and what do they cost?
FCC allows 3 visas per desk. Published packages include up to 6 visas (Baby Business + 6 Visa Package, AED 61,940 for Year 1). A dependent (family) visa costs about AED 4,000.
How much is the FCC licence renewal each year?
Annual renewal runs from AED 6,500 to AED 11,000, depending on the package, office and visa count.
What is the minimum share capital in FCC?
FCC sets no minimum share capital for a standard company, though some activities and entity types carry their own requirement.
Do I need a physical office in FCC?
No physical office required; a flexi desk is included in all packages.
Can a FCC company trade on the UAE mainland?
Not directly. A FCC company trades inside the zone and abroad; selling to mainland customers usually needs a distributor or a separate mainland licence.