Set Up Your Company in

Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone

Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone is a flourishing business destination located in the emirate of Umm Al Quwain, UAE. Renowned for its strategic location, business-friendly environment, and array of incentives, UAQ FTZ offers a plethora of advantages for businesses looking to establish a presence in the UAE. With its streamlined setup procedures, tax exemptions, and 100% foreign ownership, UAQ FTZ provides an ideal platform for companies across diverse industries. Whether you’re in trading, manufacturing, logistics, or services, UAQ FTZ offers tailored solutions to meet your business needs and drive success. Join UAQ FTZ and unlock the potential for growth and prosperity in one of the UAE’s most promising business hubs.

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

Company setup in the Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone can be done remotely, as no physical presence is required throughout the process. In addition to this, the application process can be completed in as fast as two days. This makes business formation cost-effective and time-efficient.

Strong Entrepreneurial Support

UAQFTZ is known as an ideal location for startups and SMEs, providing economic support and minimal operation costs to give these small businesses in the UAE a head start. It also offers no restrictions on foreign hiring, and future-focused infrastructure that’s always improving.

Types of Licenses Offered by Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone

Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone offers five (5) license types, depending on the needs of your business in the UAE:

Requirements for Obtaining the Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone License

For Freezone Establishment (FZE)

Free Zone Company (FZC)

Company Branch

Steps in Setting Up Your Business in the Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone

Your company setup process in the UAQFTZ typically takes about one week.
  • Choose Your Business Activity and Entity Structure

    The first step in starting your UAQ Free Zone company is to select the entity and license that best align with your business needs. As stated above, there are three possible entities and five license types to choose from.

  • Select Your Preferred Workspace

    At UAQFTZ, business owners can establish their physical workspace- an office, warehouse, coworking space, or a designated land area. Our team can assist you in determining the most suitable business centre for your company.

  • Submit Your Business License Application

    For companies located in UAQFTZ, the process begins with filling out an application form, which is then submitted to the Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone authority along with the required fees. Once this step is completed, we will compile and submit the documents based on your chosen entity. Following the issuance of your business license, you can open a corporate bank account and apply for visas.