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Overview
Strategic Location
Fujairah Free Zone is one of the oldest and most popular free zones in the UAE, situated next to Fujairah Port. Its location gives you total access to Arabian Gulf Ports, Red Sea, India and Pakistan making it the preferred choice for international investors.
Airport and Shipping Access
Fujairah International Airport, the only airport on the UAE’s east coast, adds to the free zone’s connectivity. It gives you access to the Middle East by road and connects to major global shipping routes for smooth international trade.
Petroleum and Oil Storage
With Fujairah Port located next to the Indian Ocean and all major oil companies having a presence in the free zone, Fujairah Free Zone is the preferred hub for oil and gas businesses with one of the largest oil storage facilities in the GCC.
Free Zone Establishment : A Free Zone Establishment, or FZE, in Fujairah Free Zone is a single shareholder entity. The shareholder can be an individual or a corporate entity. This is ideal for Indian investors who want full control of their business. With Flyingcolour’s professional guidance, setting up a Fujairah Free Zone company as an FZE is a hassle free process and fully compliant with local regulations.
Free zone company : A Free Zone Company, or FZC, is a company formed by a minimum of two shareholders, who can be individuals, corporate entities or a combination of both. This is a limited liability company (LLC) with its own independent financial liability. It’s a popular choice for Indian entrepreneurs and partnerships who want to scale up their operations in Fujairah’s business friendly environment. Flyingcolour makes the setup process smooth and compliant.
Branch company : A branch company is an extension of an existing parent company, whether it’s based in India or elsewhere. Fujairah Free Zone allows both foreign and local companies to set up branch offices, as long as the activities are the same as the parent company. This is ideal for Indian businesses expanding into the UAE while maintaining legal and financial ties with their headquarters. Flyingcolour simplifies the branch setup process and makes it fully compliant and operational.
Indian investors can have full ownership of their business in Fujairah Free Zones. This gives them the power to make decisions independently and be agile in the market. Fujairah Free Zone is particularly attractive for entrepreneurs looking to expand in the UAE.
Fujairah Free Zone has multiple licenses to cater to different sectors. Trading Licenses, General Trading Licenses, Alcohol Trading Licenses, Manufacturing Licenses, Warehousing Licenses, Consultancy/Services Licenses and Industrial Licenses. Indian business owners can choose the license that suits their sector and be compliant and easy to operate.
To set up a Free Zone Establishment (FZE) or a Free Zone Company (FZC) in Fujairah requires a minimum share capital of AED 150,000. Unlike other free zones this is very low and makes it easier for Indian entrepreneurs and SMEs to have a presence in the UAE market without a heavy financial burden.
Fujairah Free Zone has a business friendly tax regime with exemptions from corporate tax, personal income tax, import and export duties and VAT. This means huge cost savings for Indian businesses operating from Fujairah.
The free zone allows multiple activities from manufacturing, trading, logistics to services and consultancy. This makes Fujairah Free Zone the ideal choice for Indian business owners to diversify their business and tap into new markets. It also enables companies to respond quickly to industry trends and growth opportunities.
Trading license is the most popular option for Indian entrepreneurs to set up a Fujairah Free Zone business. It allows import and export, logistics, tourism and general trading activities. Easy to get and ideal for Indian SMEs looking to tap into regional and global markets.
Service license in Fujairah Free Zone is for businesses that provide professional services. Indian companies engaged in consultancy, accounting & bookkeeping, graphic design, media and other service related sectors can benefit from this license. One of the most popular categories for Indian service providers entering the UAE market.
This license is for companies involved in manufacturing or production. Indian businesses looking to manufacture garments, plastics, food processing, carpets and other industrial activities can opt for this license. They can tap into local and regional supply chains and benefit from Fujairah’s strategic location.
Professional license is for individuals and companies providing specialized services. Indian professionals offering corporate consultancy, travel and tourism, engineering services and related activities can set up in Fujairah Free Zone under this license.
With the growing trend of online business models, e-commerce licenses are ideal for Indian entrepreneurs to operate digital stores, marketplaces or digital service platforms. This license supports the booming digital economy and allows Indian businesses to reach a wider customer base.
This specialized license allows sale of alcohol in bars, restaurants and hotels within Fujairah Free Zone. However, please note that this license is issued only to non-Muslims as per UAE regulations.
The first step in setting up a business in Fujairah Free Zone is to decide on the business activity you want to do. For Indian entrepreneurs, this helps in deciding the right free zone jurisdiction and selecting the right business license for trading, services or manufacturing.
Create a comprehensive business plan. This will be a roadmap for your operations and will help UAE authorities understand your business goals and growth projections. A well prepared business plan is very useful for Indian startups looking to establish credibility in Fujairah Free Zone.
Collect all the documents like passport copies, UAE visa copies, business plan and shareholding agreements. These documents are required for company registration and will be proof of your eligibility to set up a business in Fujairah Free Zone.
Select a unique business name as per UAE naming guidelines which is essential to secure your brand identity. Register this name with Fujairah Free Zone authorities. Flyingcolour® can help Indian businesses to ensure the name is approved as per UAE regulations.
Decide on the number of UAE visas you will need for yourself, your partners and employees. This is very important for Indian businesses looking to expand and hire local or expatriate talent.
Deposit the mandatory share capital in a UAE bank as required by Fujairah Free Zone authorities. For Indian business owners this step ensures financial commitment towards business formation and smooths the licensing process.
Finally submit all the documents and your business license application to the relevant Fujairah Free Zone authority. Once approved you will be ready to start your business operations in the UAE.
Flyingcolour Business Setup offers expert guidance for Fujairah Free Zone Company Formation. For Indian entrepreneurs we make the setup journey smooth by guiding you through every stage of the business setup process.
Following is very popular free zone located in Fujairah
Flyingcolour provides complete support for Mainland, Free Zone and Offshore company registrations across the UAE. We also help Indian businesses to open corporate bank accounts with all major UAE banks and liaison with local authorities to get approvals and compliance done.