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Features of a Company opening in Umm Al Quwain Free Zone

This zone provides unique opportunities for entrepreneurs and companies wishing to grow their business in one of the most attractive regions of the Middle East. In 1987, the "Ahmed Bin Rashid Port and Free Zone" was opened in the emirate of Umm Al Quwain, then it was renamed to the "Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone" (UAQ FTZ) in 2014. This free zone is close to Dubai and Sharjah international airports, as well as the largest seaports in the UAE, thereby providing the best location for communication with all countries.

Work experience

For more than 8 years, Dynasty Business Adviser has been successfully introducing new players to the UAE business market. Our employees' qualifications in international law and practical experience in solving the most complex problems allow our team to develop effective schemes for clients to start activities in the Emirates successfully.

Efficiency

From the moment of acquaintance until the end of cooperation, all tasks set by the client are solved quickly. We are available 24/7 and promptly attend meetings. Time is money, so our team acts professionally and harmoniously, achieving the desired result quickly.

Complexity

We plan and organize future activities considering the specifics of local legislation. We also handle all the formalities: company registration, legalizing documents, obtaining tax certificates and licenses, opening bank accounts, and accounting support. Your UAE business will work like a Swiss watch.

No intermediaries

Having its own office in Dubai allows Dynasty Business Adviser to work directly with clients. We do not transfer cases into the hands of intermediaries but independently represent your interests in government and commercial structures so we can guarantee the efficiency of our work and the achievement of our goals.

Privacy

Complete anonymity is one of the guarantees for the safe start and operation of the client’s business. That is why we pay attention to non-disclosing confidential information to third parties. Our goal is successful cooperation and an invaluable contribution to the impeccable Dynasty Business Adviser reputation.

VIP service

Our activity's main priority is finding ways to achieve clients’ goals. Our professionals will solve any assigned tasks, even if the situation requires a non-standard approach, and will complete the work they have started. With Dynasty Business Adviser, your business has every chance of success in the UAE.

General information

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Location

Um al-Quwain

Registration time

1-3 days

License types

Trade, service, freelance, industrial

Types of companies

New company (FZE sole proprietor or FZCO company), branch, subsidiary

Authorized capital

min USD 82,192 (no deposit required!)

The most profitable free economic zone in the UAE

The personal presence of the owner is not required
Lack of authorized capital
100% property of the founder
Simple and clear registration procedure
Wide range of permitted activities
Company registration in 1-2 days

A UAE visit stamp is required (provided you are applying for a resident visa)
The official address of the company will be Umm Al Quwain

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Commercial and general commercial license

Commercial licenses give you the right to import and export products to and from the UAE. You can import your products and sell them to other companies in the UAE, who will be designated as your agents or distributors.

A standard commercial license can include up to 3 different product categories, for example: “Food”, “Cosmetics” and “Building Materials”.

A general commercial license gives you the right to import/export any category of goods without any restrictions.

Cost of a commercial license for the Umm Al Quwain FEZ

Visa-free service package

Gives the right to open an onshore company for 3 trading activities or two consulting activities.
Does not give the right to obtain a resident visa

Standard package of services

Includes license fee and virtual office
Entitles you to 2 resident visas, including an owner (investor) visa

General trade license package

Includes license and virtual office
Entitles you to 3 resident visas. And also trade in all types of goods

Activities that can be registered in the Umm Al Quwain Free Zone

License

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Activities

View Activities of the freelance package

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Cost of registration in Umm Al Quwain FEZ

Cost of registering a company with Trading / Service / E-commerce License in Umm Al Quwain UAQ FREE ZONE

Activity Type	Visa	Cost
Trading / Service / E-commerce license + Flexi Desk	–	AED 19,800 $5,400
Trading / Service / E-commerce license + Flexi Desk	1 visa	AED 26,800 $7,330
Trading / Service / E-commerce license + Flexi Desk	2 visas	AED 38,400 $10,500

Сost of registering a company with a General trading license in Umm Al Quwain UAQ FREE ZONE

Activity Type	Visa	Cost
General trading + Flexi Desk	No visa	AED 33,800 $9,250
General trading + Flexi Desk	1 visa	AED 40,800 $11,150
General trading + Flexi Desk	2 visas	AED 45,400 $12,410
General trading + Flexi Desk	3 visas	AED 50,000 $13,670

Cost of registering a company with a Premium license in Umm al-Quwain UAQ FREE ZONE

Activity Type	Visa	Cost
Premium license + Flexi Desk	No visa	AED 38,800 $10,600
Premium license + Flexi Desk	1 visa	AED 45,800 $12,520
Premium license + Flexi Desk	2 visas	AED 50,420 $13,770
Premium license + Flexi Desk	3 visas	AED 55,035 $15,050

Cost of registering a company with a Freelance license

Activity Type	Visa	Cost
Freelance license	No visa	AED 20,700 $5,652
Freelance license	1 visa	AED 25,000 $6,833

Documents needed for company registration:

DOCUMENTS PROCEDURE FOR INDIVIDUAL SHAREHOLDER

Passport copy
Visa or entry stamp copy
Photo of the founder
Utility bill

Terms of company registration

1 day – name confirmation
1 day – company registration
1-2 weeks – founding card
1 week – entry visa
1 day – medical tests and Emirates ID
2-5 days – visa insertion

Residence permit in the UAE

Investor visa and work visa

The number of visas you can open depends on the service package you choose. For example, if the type of company you choose allows you to open 2 visas, then you can open no more than 2 visas, including an owner visa and a work visa, for example: 1 investor visa + 1 work visa.

Cost and validity period

Investor visa
government visa fee + cost of medical examination and Emirates ID card. The visa is valid for 3 years.
Work Visa
government visa fee + cost of medical examination and Emirates ID card. The visa is valid for 2 years.

Family visas

An investor visa or work visa gives you the right to open visas for your relatives – wife, children, or parents. To do this, you must provide documents confirming your relationship (marriage or birth certificate). They must be certified by the UAE embassy in your country. To obtain a family visa, you need to have an official rental agreement in the EJARI (government attestation) system. When opening a visa for parents, the apartment must have at least 2 bedrooms.

Cost and validity period

Visas for relatives of investor/work visa holders:
government visa fee + cost of medical examination and Emirates ID card + refundable fee. The validity period of the visa is equal to the validity period of the sponsor visa.

Who will you communicate with?

We will discuss your request and issue, find the optimal solution, and pass the project to the appropriate specialist. We will provide information about the company's services and introduce you to leading specialists within the company.

After consultation with the customer service manager, the legal consultant conducts a more in-depth analysis of your request and develops project strategy options and preliminary organization of all processes.

Will coordinate with you the strategy and stages of further work and conditions. Will be responsible for coordinating the work of the legal consultant, ensuring the correct implementation of the strategy, providing individual approach, and ensuring compliance of the team's activities with legal norms.

Manages your project within the company, coordinates team activities, and ensures that project goals are achieved on time. Responsible for planning, executing, and monitoring assigned tasks.

Represents your interests in government agencies, including handling company registration and subsequent processes, obtaining additional permits, and accompanying you during visits to government agencies.

Will communicate directly with you regarding accounting issues, transactions, and necessary documentation. Ensures the correctness and order of your financial flows functioning.

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Frequently asked questions

You do not need to visit the UAE to open a company. However, if you want to open a company with the right to issue a resident visa, then you will need to have UAE entry stamps.

Typically, it takes 1 to 2 business days.

Our package of services includes company registration, registration of an establishment card (migration card), registration of an owner’s visa, including support during a medical examination, and submission of documents for obtaining an Emirates ID.

You will be able to conduct business in the UAE and around the world. Clients from any Emirates will be able to use your services.

Officially, you will be able to have office space only in the Umm Al Quwain Free Economic Zone, but you can use the services of any business center in Dubai that provides virtual offices, or even rent a small room there.

Yes, after receiving your license you will be able to open a company bank account. You will also be able to open a resident bank account after receiving your visa.

Depending on the type of license you choose, you will be able to open 2-3 visas.

Features of a Company opening in Umm Al Quwain Free Zone

General information

The most profitable free economic zone in the UAE

Advantages

Flaws

Commercial and general commercial license

Cost of a commercial license for the Umm Al Quwain FEZ

Activities that can be registered in the Umm Al Quwain Free Zone

Cost of registration in Umm Al Quwain FEZ

Documents needed for company registration:

Residence permit in the UAE

Investor visa and work visa

Family visas

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Frequently asked questions

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