Formed with one shareholder, either an individual or a company. The minimum capital required depends on the activity.
Formed by a minimum of two and a maximum of five shareholders, either individuals or companies, or a combination of both. The minimum capital required depends on the activity.
The license allows an existing local company (with a license to operate in the UAE) to open a representative office or branch within Fujairah Free Zone.
The license allows an existing foreign company to open a representative office or branch within Fujairah Free Zone.
FFZA has been designed to offer businesses the triple advantage of accessibility, connectivity, and economy.
Add to this a remarkably business-friendly management, low establishment and overhead expenses, streamlined procedures, and one-day visa issuing, and you’ve got one of the most successful and investor-oriented free zones in the region.
Most Free Zones themselves have a variety of options for coworking spaces, offices, warehouses, and other facilities that are either fully equipped or customised according to your need. Mainland companies can take up commercial spaces anywhere within their emirate of incorporation.
Due to the range of requirements and specifications for each setup, the costs can vary significantly. Worldwide Formations offers its clients exclusive packages starting from AED 5,275 (USD 1,437).
One of the most fundamental distinctions between the two is that a Free Zone company can only do business with the UAE market through a third-party supplier or partner. On the other hand, a Mainland company can carry out B2B and B2C activity anywhere in the UAE.