How to open a company in Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone (UAQ FTZ)

Opening a company in Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone (UAQ FTZ) - Makebiz

Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone is a fast-growing business centre located in the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain next to the state highway E 311 (Mohammed Bin Zayed Road), the UAE’s longest road. The name translates to ‘mother of two strengths’, referring to the emirate’s two strengths — land and sea.

Freezone is home to more than nine thousand small, medium and large enterprises. It offers more than 1,500 activities in various sectors. Businesses related to finance, healthcare, education, construction, food processing, AI, natural resources, etc. are actively growing here. 

Active economic support for start-ups, strategic location near seaports and airport, exemption from import and export taxes, accelerated registration procedures are just some of the advantages of UAQ FTZ that attract investors and entrepreneurs from all over the world. A unique offer of the FTZ is the possibility of double licensing. After registration it is possible to add a new licence to an existing company. 

The administration of the free zone is improving its infrastructure in line with market trends. It now has serviced warehouses, offices and flexible options for renting workspaces and co-working spaces with first-class equipment of any size and type.

When starting the business registration process, it is worth deciding on the type of legal entity: 

  • Free Zone Establishment (FZE), which is suitable for a single shareholder.
  • Free Zone Company (FZC), which includes up to 50 shareholders.
  • A branch of an existing company.

The next step is to rent an office or workplace, warehouse, land. Next is the selection of activities to apply for a licence. Commercial licences can be issued with 10 similar or 3 different categories. Counselling and service permits can be issued with two different activities. A legal entity with a commercial licence can obtain an additional one for counselling/service in the same company without the need to set up another legal entity.

After successful registration, a corporate account can be opened for financial transactions and visas can be issued for the founders of the company. 

Umm El Kuwain’s developed economy and open climate for investment make it a strategic base for business, as markets in the MENA region, the Far East and Europe are within easy reach. UAQ FTZ is a fast-growing logistics and business centre in the UAE with a strategic location and investor-friendly business features.

Makebiz experts will accompany the business registration process and help you obtain the necessary permits. Sign up for a free consultation and find out how to open a company in Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone.

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