Features of a company opening in Umm Al Quwain Free Zone
In the UAE, there are special designated areas called free zones. The possibility of full ownership of a company in the United Arab Emirates is the main stimulant for registering a company in the free zone for a foreign investor. Thus, when registering a company, you will not need to spend time attracting an additional local partner, and you will be able to own 100% of your company.
Umm Al Quwain Free Zone is a perfect choice to open such a company in the UAE. Umm Al Quwain Free Zone companies are considered resident companies of the United Arab Emirates. The owner of such a company can obtain UAE resident visas for himself and his employees.
Even being a tax resident, a company registered in UAQ FTZ is not obliged to pay taxes on corporate and personal income. It is also worth noting that this zone provides customers with a fairly wide range of permitted activities. Any investor who chose to register a company in Umm Al Quwain Free Zone will not be limited to returning the share capital and transferring profits.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Year of foundation: 2014
Location: Um Al Quwain
Registration time: 1 – 3 days
Types of licenses: trade, service, freelancer, industrial
Company types: new company (sole FZE or FZCO company), branch, subsidiary
Authorized capital: min USD 82 192 (deposit to the account is not required!)
The procedure of formation of Umm Al Quwain Free Zone companies

Umm Al Quwain Free Zone is an autonomous territory in the emirate, the administration of which is authorized to register companies and issue licenses to them for various types of activities. However, Umm Al Quwain Free Zone company formation has one significant benefit compared to other free zones.
In practice, a company can be registered without a shareholder arriving in the UAE, if before he has already visited the country and can provide a scan of entry marks in the UAE in the passport. Even if you had previously come to it just as a tourist.
The following types of companies can be registered in Umm Al Quwain free zone:
- Free Zone Company (FZC) – this is a company with two or more shareholders that may be individuals or legal entities. The maximum possible number of shareholders is up to 50.
- Free Zone Establishment (FZE) – this is a company in which there will be only one shareholder. A shareholder may be an individual or a legal entity.
- Branch – this is a branch of an existing company, both foreign and company from the UAE.
Before registering a company, it is necessary to accurately determine the type of activity, since an error in this can lead to increasing of Umm Al Quwain Free Zone license cost to you. The best solution would be to contact the specialists of the consulting company. For example, Dynasty Business Adviser staff will help you register a company in UAQ FTZ competently and quickly. If you need a UAE resident visa, the specialists of this company will help you with this too.
They will also help determine what area of office you need and find the best options at competitive prices, collect the necessary documents and solve all other issues. This variant will be optimal for those who value their time and money.
Our advantages of registering a company in the UAE
EXPERIENCE
in company registration for more than 8 years in the UAE
OUR COMPANY has been ON THE MARKET
since 2015
the OFFICE IS IN DUBAI
so we work without intermediaries
THE COMPANY IS A LICENSED REGISTRAR
ALWAYS REPLY TO EMAILS
within a couple of hours
FAST COMPANY REGISTRATION
SET UP FOR LONG-TERM WORK WITH EVERY CLIENT
ALWAYS GET OUR WORK DONE
If the client was refused to open an account in one bank, we apply to another bank for free
WE GUARANTEE THE PRIVACY OF INFORMATION
VIP SERVICE
and individual approach to each client
Umm Al Quwain Free Zone trading license charges
Non-visa package
Standard package
This company is eligible for 2 resident visas, including the visa of the owner (investor)
General trading package
This company is eligible for 3 resident visas
Activities that can be registered in Umm Al Quwain Free Zone
COSTS IN UAQ FREE ZONE
TRADING / SERVICE / E-COMMERCE LICENSE COSTS IN UAQ FREE ZONE:
LICENSE TYPE | VISAS INCLUDED | TOTAL COST |
Trading / Service / E-commerce license + Flexi Desk | no visa | 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 |
GENERAL TRADING LICENSE COSTS IN UAQ FREE ZONE
LICENSE TYPE | VISAS INCLUDED | TOTAL 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 |
PREMIUM LICENSES COSTS IN UAQ FREE ZONE
LICENSE TYPE | VISAS INCLUDED | TOTAL 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 |
FREELANCE LICENSE COSTS IN UAQ FREE ZONE
1 VISA COMPANY
LICENSE TYPE | VISAS INCLUDED | TOTAL COST |
Freelance license | no visa | AED 20,700 $5,652 |
Freelance license | 1 visa | AED 25,000 $6,833 |

DOCUMENTS FOR UAQ FREE ZONE SETUP
DOCUMENTS PROCEDURE FOR INDIVIDUAL SHAREHOLDER
- Passport
- UAE entry stamp copy
- Passport size photo
- Latest utility bill as address proof
- 1 day- Company name and activity approval
- 1 day- Company formation
- 1-2 weeks- Establishment card
- 1 week- Entry permit
- 1 day- Medical Check-Up and Emirates ID
- 2-5 working days- Visa stamping
Umm Al Quwain Free Zone license fees and the process of its obtaining

When registering a company in Umm Al Quwain Free Zone, a wide range of business licenses are available to the entrepreneur. Every Umm Al Quwain Free Zone license allows conducting a certain type of business activity.
Types of business licenses available in the UAQ FTZ:
- Commercial Licenses - two types of such licenses are possible. Commercial License allows the export, import, storage, and distribution of products specified in the license. General Trading License allows trading a wide range of products (except for goods prohibited in the UAE).
- Consultancy License - this license is suitable for companies that offer expert and professional consulting.
- Industrial license - this license works for the import of raw materials, for the production, processing, assembly, and packaging of the products indicated in the license and the export of finished products.
- Freelance Permit - this permission allows an individual to work as a freelancer in the technology, media, and content production sectors.
- Service License - this license is suitable for certified professionals and allows them to provide certain types of services in the free zone.
Umm Al Quwain Free Zone license fees depend on the type of license chosen. For questions about their cost and features of obtaining, we recommend contacting specialists of Dynasty Business Adviser.
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