Umm Al Quwain FreeTrade Zone (UAQFTZ)

Setup Your Company With

Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone

The Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone lies in between Ras Al Khaimah and Ajman, and consists of the modern coastal city of Umm Al Quwain & the inland oasis Falaj Al Mualla. It operates under the ruling of H.H. Sheikh Rashid Al Mua’lla, with H.H. Sheikh Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mua’lla.

It is in the second smallest and least populated emirate in the UAE is growing into another one of the country’s important business hubs. It is known for its picturesque locations and breezy beaches, UAQFTZ is a well-known leisure destination that also has a secure and prosperous business environment across all sectors. Its modern legal framework and infrastructures also attract more investments to further its growth.

Get in touch

Advantages of Setting Up a Business
in the Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone

A Wide Range of Business and License Options

nlike other UAE free zones which are exclusive to only one or a few business activities, UAQFTZ is a general free zone that welcomes companies in all industries. This creates a diverse business ecosystem that entrepreneurs can benefit from. Another plus is that dual licensing is allowed in the UAQ free zone, which means that companies can conduct multiple business operations there.

Accessible Location

Being close to the Dubai and Sharjah International Airports allows UAQFTZ businesses to conveniently trade and build relations with neighboring markets. Locally, the free zone is merely half an hour away from Dubai and has excellent road networks, so access to a large part of the country and the region will also be easy.

No Physical Presence Needed

Company setup in the Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone can be done remotely, as no physical presence is required throughout the process. In addition to this, the application process can be completed in as fast as two days. This makes business formation cost-effective and time-efficient.

Strong Entrepreneurial Support

UAQFTZ is known as an ideal location for startups and SMEs, providing economic support and minimal operation costs to give these small businesses in the UAE a head start. It also offers no restrictions on foreign hiring, and future-focused infrastructure that’s always improving.

Cost of Setting Up a Company
in Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone

The price for setting up an SPC Free Zone Company starts from AED 8,000.

The price would differ based on the business activities, number of shareholders, office space requirements, and other factors.

Micro Business
License

(No Visa)

Freelancer
Permit

(1 Visa)

Startup Business
License

(2 Visas)

Standard Commercial
or Consultancy License

(3 Visas)

General Trading
License

(2 Visas)

Premium Commercial
or Consultancy License

(2 Visas)

Industrial License

(Visa depends on chosen facility)

To get an estimate of the rates for this form of business setup in the UAE, use our

Explore Monthly
Payment Plans
with Selected Banks

Convert your transactions into easy and affordable monthly instalments with our selected range of banking partners. Spend a minimum of AED 1,000 on your credit card issued from any of our participating banks and repay in easy instalments over a period of 12 months.

Steps

Types of Licenses Offered by
Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone

Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone offers five (5) license types,

depending on the needs of your business in the UAE:

Commercial License

This license allows businesses to engage in selling, distributing, importing, or exporting goods within or outside the UAE. Companies in Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone with commercial licenses can have three different product lines, or 10 similar product lines under specific industries.

General Trading License

This trade license is a broader version of the commercial license, permitting free zone companies in UAQFTZ to trade in a wider range of permitted activities and commodities.

Service License

By obtaining this license, companies can conduct their professional services in the UAQ free zone. These include logistics, courier services, consulting, and more.

Service License

By obtaining this license, companies can conduct their professional services in the UAQ free zone. These include logistics, courier services, consulting, and more.

Service License

By obtaining this license, companies can conduct their professional services in the UAQ free zone. These include logistics, courier services, consulting, and more.

Requirements for Obtaining a
Ajman Free Zone License

For Freezone Establishment (FZE)

Free Zone Company (FZC)

Company
Branch

Steps in Setting Up a Business in the Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone

Company set up process in DMCC usually takes around 2-4 weeks depending on your business activity.

1 Choose Your Business Activity and Entity

The first step of starting your UAQ free zone company is to pick out the entity and license that best aligns with your business needs. As stated above, there are three possible entities and five license types to choose from.

2 Pick Out Your Desired Workspace

UAQFTZ allows business owners to set up a physical workspace via an office, a warehouse, a coworking space, or your desired land area. Our team can help you choose which business center best fits your company and its requirements.

3 Prepare and Submit Your Business License Requirements

Companies in the UAE which are located in UAQFTZ must fill in an application form to be submitted to the Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone authority, and then pay the necessary fees. Once this is done, we’ll work together to compile the needed documents based on your chosen entity and submit these. You’ll be able to open a corporate bank account and apply for visas after obtaining your business license.

Setup Your Company With