Set Up Your Company in
Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone
Advantages of Setting Up Your Business in the Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone
The Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone provides a conducive environment for growth, innovation, and success, offering a combination of strategic advantages, supportive services, and cost efficiencies to help businesses thrive in the dynamic business landscape of the UAE and beyond.
A Wide Range of Business and License Options
Unlike 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 trade and build relations with neighbouring markets conveniently. Locally, the free zone is half an hour from Dubai and has excellent road networks, so access to a large part of the country and the region will be easy.
No Physical Presence Needed
Strong Entrepreneurial Support
Types of Licenses Offered by Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone
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.
Industrial License
A UAE company in manufacturing needs an Industrial License, including a physical office or warehouse. UAQ Free Trade Zone offers affordable land units for industries.
Freelance Permit
A freelance license or work permit enables individuals to operate as freelance professionals using their birth name instead of a brand or company name. It is tailored for those in technology, media, and film sectors and covers talent, creative, and specific administrative roles.
Requirements for Obtaining the Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone License
For Freezone Establishment (FZE)
- Passport Copy of Manager, Shareholders, & Directors
- Shareholder’s Proof of Address
- Memorandum & Articles of Association
Free Zone Company (FZC)
- Passport Copy of Manager, Shareholders, & Directors
- Shareholder’s Proof of Address
- Memorandum & Articles of Association
Company Branch
- Passport Copy of Manager
- Manager’s Proof of Address
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Memorandum & Articles of Association
- Board Resolution & Power of Attorney