Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone

Bringing a unique perspective to your business

The Emirate of Umm Al Quwain is well-known for its desert landscape and unique flora and fauna and is a popular holiday destination. It is also a thriving place with modern infrastructure. With the simple and hassle-free business setup process of Umm Al Quwain, establishing a commercial base in the UAE has never been simpler.

About Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone

Umm Al Quwain FTZ is an investor-friendly, progressive free zone established mainly to favor SMEs and micro-businesses, which will benefit from advantageous set-up costs, 100% company ownership, and zero currency restrictions. Umm Al Quwain Free Zone is conveniently located within 45 minutes of Dubai International Airport.

Advantages of starting your business in Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone

• 100% foreign ownership
• 100% repatriation of capital and profits
• No investment restrictions in any sector
• 0% corporate and personal tax
• No visa deposit is needed by employees and staff of your company
• Zero restrictions on hiring foreign employees
• The simple and streamlined business registration process enhances convenience
• Particular concession through Umm Al Quwain free zone seaport
• World-class facilities and infrastructure with total connectivity and 24*7 security
• Facilities like warehouses, pre-built structures, and office space available as per your exclusive needs
• Complete support extended by the government, especially to SMEs and startups

Types of licenses in UAQ Free Zone

A UAQ Free Zone Company can operate under these types of licenses:
1. Commercial License: import, export, distribution, and storing of items specified on the license. A Commercial License can have three different product lines or 10 similar product lines.

2. General Trading License: trade in a wider range of activities, giving the freedom and flexibility to trade in any commodity which is permitted within the UAE.

3. Consultancy License: entities that offer expert or professional advice and is issued to all manner of professionals including artisans and craftsmen. It allows two similar activities.

4. Freelance Permit: this allows an individual to operate as a freelance professional, and conduct business in one’s birth name as opposed to a brand name or company.

5. Industrial License: import raw materials, then manufacture/ process / assemble/package the specified products, and export the finished product.

6. Service License: carry out the services specified on the license within the Free Zone, such as Logistics, Courier Services, Insurance Service Provider, Travel Agency, Tour Services, Car Rental, etc.

Business Setup in Umm Al Quwain

To establish a business in Umm Al Quwain (UAQ), one needs to select a suitable business structure. Here are the various corporate entities allowed in the UAQ.

1. Limited Liability Company
It is also known as an LLC and is the most preferred business setup structure. In this type, a minimum of two and a maximum of fifty partners are required to set up. Every partner is liable only to the extent of their shares in the capital.

2. Partnership Company
In this type of company structure, two or more partners are jointly liable in all their money in the company’s obligations.

3. Joint Venture
This type of company setup in UAQ, there are two or more partners to share profit or loss. And the company is limited to the relationship between the partners and does not apply to others.

4. Public Joint Stock Company
In this type of structure, the capital is divided into shares of equal value. The partner is only liable to the extent of its contribution to the total money; the capital share for such a business is at least 10 million dirhams.

5. Private Joint Stock Company
In this type, the business requires at least three founding people, and those subscribed by the founding capital in full are responsible to the extent of their shares in the capital.

Documents required to open a business in UAQ FTZ

• Passport copy of the owner
• Passport copy of shareholders/directors
• Proof of home address of the owner/manager
• Application form
• Memorandum and articles of association
• Certificate of incorporation
• Board resolution and power of attorney

How to get an Umm Al Quwain license?

• Based on your business activity, select your business license with the help of our team.
• Submit the required documents with us and make the payment.
• Sign the lease agreement based on the selected solutions and move into your premises.

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