Fujairah · Fujairah Free Zone Authority · Est. 1987
Fujairah Free Zone (FFZA) is an industrial and logistics free zone located near the Port of Fujairah on the UAE's eastern coast. Entry packages start from AED 21,500 (zero-visa virtual setups), supporting up to 10 visa allocations with moderate banking access. FFZA provides cost-effective industrial land, warehousing, and shipping access outside the Strait of Hormuz for manufacturing and trade-heavy firms.
Fees last checked · Licensing authority: Fujairah Free Zone Authority. Fees change, so confirm the current amount with the authority before you pay.
From
AED 21,500
Year 1
Quick facts
Virtual Office — No Visa
AED 21,500
— · Virtual · 0 visas
Renews at AED 16,200
Flexi Desk — 1 Visa
AED 37,349
— · Flexi Desk · 1 visa
Renews at AED 0
Estimated
Flexi Desk — 2 Visas (Modeled)
AED 44,993
— · Flexi Desk · 2 visas
Renews at AED 0
Estimated
Warehouse License — 100 sqm + 4 Visas
AED 115,101
— · Warehouse · 4 visas
Renews at AED 0
Estimated
Physical office required for most license types; virtual office only available for the zero-visa entry package. Renewals occur every January regardless of incorporation date, which can create proration issues for companies formed mid-year.
Features
Mainland trading
Dual licence allowed
Crypto-friendly
Shared ownership
Coworking available
Online portal
Audit required
Tax and compliance analysis
Substance
Medium
Audit risk
Standard
Forensic ease
5/10
The Maritime Logistics Hub; Specialized in 'Outside-the-State' VAT Integrity.
Fujairah Free Zone is a critical logistics node adjacent to the Port of Fujairah. For 2026, the primary forensic challenge is 'Customs Data Synchronization.' As a Designated Zone, it is treated as 'Outside the UAE' for VAT on goods, but only if the goods do not enter the mainland. Any supply of goods to the mainland triggers a 9% tax event if the 5% de-minimis cap is exceeded. Logistics firms must provide 'Transaction-Level Traceability' to prove goods remained within the bonded area.
Statutory Designated Zone. Article 18 QFZP status centers on the 'Distribution' activity, requiring annual statutory audits and strict WPS alignment for the logistics labor force.
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How much does it cost to set up in FFZ?
The cheapest published package for Fujairah Free Zone is Virtual Office — No Visa at AED 21,500 for Year 1, renewing at AED 16,200. Costs scale with visa count, office type, and licensed activities.
Is banking easy to set up with a FFZ licence?
Banking difficulty for FFZ is rated "Moderate". Known banking partners include Emirates NBD, Mashreq, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), RAKBANK, ADCB, Wio Bank.
How many visas can I get with a FFZ licence, and what do they cost?
FFZ allows 5 visas per desk. Published packages include up to 4 visas (Warehouse License — 100 sqm + 4 Visas, AED 115,101 for Year 1). A dependent (family) visa costs about AED 0. Renewals occur every January regardless of incorporation date, which can create proration issues for companies formed mid-year.
How much is the FFZ licence renewal each year?
Annual renewal runs from AED 8,000 to AED 15,000, depending on the package, office and visa count.
What is the minimum share capital in FFZ?
FFZ 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 FFZ?
Physical office required for most license types; virtual office only available for the zero-visa entry package. The smallest office we hold for FFZ is 25 sq m.
Can a FFZ company trade on the UAE mainland?
Not directly. A FFZ company trades inside the zone and abroad; selling to mainland customers usually needs a distributor or a separate mainland licence.