UAQ FTZ Setup, Umm Al Quwain, UAE
Published starting packages from AED 13,500 a year, connecting Umm Al Quwain with Sharjah, Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Here's how it works.
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UAQ FTZ (Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone) connects Umm Al Quwain with Sharjah, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and is popular with startups, SMEs and freelancers for its affordable pricing. You can register a Commercial, Industrial or Professional licence, or an individual Freelance Permit. Published competitor pricing cites starting packages from around AED 13,500 a year. Companies get 100% foreign ownership, 0% personal income tax, and full repatriation of profits and capital.
Why It Matters
UAQ FTZ connects Umm Al Quwain with Sharjah, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with published starting packages from around AED 13,500 a year, an affordable option for startups, SMEs and freelancers. It's a strong fit for cost-conscious founders, but confirm your specific activity and facility needs against UAQ FTZ's current licence categories before assuming a figure.
The Case For UAQ FTZ
Published pricing from around AED 13,500 a year, a cost-effective option for startups and SMEs.
UAQ FTZ connects Umm Al Quwain with Sharjah, Dubai and Abu Dhabi for wider market access.
No local UAE sponsor or partner required for UAQ FTZ companies.
Keep more of what your business earns, with no personal income tax in the UAE.
100% repatriation of capital and profits, with no currency restrictions.
Before You Apply
Confirm whether Commercial, Industrial, Professional or a Freelance Permit fits your activity.
Company or individual Freelance Permit, each carries different requirements.
A passport copy is the core requirement for most structures.
Confirm your specific registration timeframe once documents are submitted.
Getting Started
Select your activity and licence category.
Decide between a company licence or an individual Freelance Permit.
Submit your preferred company name for approval.
File your application along with passport copies and shareholder documents.
Select a licence package tier based on visa needs and budget.
Settle registration and licensing fees.
Collect your trade licence and open your corporate bank account.
Apply for investor and employee visas against your approved package.
Budgeting
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Starting package (from) | AED 13,500/year* |
| Freelance Permit (from) | AED 13,500/year* |
| Multi-visa company package | AED 20,000-35,000* |
| Per-person visa cost | AED 3,000-5,500* |
| Nationality requirement | Open to any nationality |
*Indicative only, and the AED 35,000 high end is a general estimate, not sheet-sourced. Confirm current UAQ FTZ pricing directly before budgeting a total.
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