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Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone
AED 13,500Start Your UAE Business For Less
UAQ FTZ is one of the most attractive, safe and secure free trade zones in the region — built for micro businesses, SMEs, and conglomerates alike, just 30 minutes from Dubai.
100% Foreign Ownership
0% Corporate & Personal Tax
30 Mins From Dubai Airport
Free Zone Advantage
An Open, Investor-Friendly Free Zone Built For Growth
Generous investment incentives — 100% foreign ownership, 0% corporate and personal tax, 100% repatriation of capital and profits, no exchange control, and no restriction on investment in any sector — make UAQ FTZ one of the most open free zones for international investors in the region.
As the newest free zone in the UAE, UAQ FTZ combines a sound, transparent, modern legal framework with low costs of living and labour, and easy access to trading partners across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia — all just 30 minutes from Dubai International Airport.
30 Mins
From Dubai International Airport
0%
Corporate & Personal Tax
100%
Foreign Ownership & Capital Repatriation
AED 13,500
Starting Package Cost
Why Choose UAQ FTZ
Company Formation Offers Built Around Flexibility
UAQ FTZ's professional services make company formation and licensing quick and easy — with a customer-first, investor-friendly approach at every step.
Flexibility and ease of doing business
A customer-friendly approach at every step
An investor-friendly climate that welcomes global business
Excellent growth opportunities across sectors
Cost-effective leasing options for office space and warehousing
Cheap licenses available for a wide range of activities
Premium Office Packages
Transparent Package Pricing, Tailored To Your License Type
Every package bundles registration, license, and office or address fees into one upfront total — pick the license type that matches your business.
- Registration: AED 2,000
- License Fee: AED 2,500
- Premium Office Fee: AED 16,000
- Total: AED 20,500
- Registration: AED 2,000
- License Fee: AED 2,500
- Premium Office Fee: AED 16,000
- Total: AED 20,500
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- Registration: AED 2,000
- License Fee: AED 9,500
- Premium Office Fee: AED 16,000
- Total: AED 27,500
- Registration: AED 2,000
- License Fee: AED 14,500
- Premium Office Fee: AED 16,000
- Total: AED 32,500
- Registration: AED 2,000
- License Fee: AED 2,500
- Address Services: AED 9,000
- Total: AED 13,500
- Registration: AED 2,000
- License Fee: AED 2,500
- Address Services: AED 9,000
- Benefactor Fee: AED 3,000
- Total: AED 16,500
All packages include registration and license fees; office, address, and benefactor fees vary by package type.
Get A Custom QuoteLand & Warehouse Leasing
Beyond Office Packages: Land And Warehouse Options
Industrial and land investors can lease directly from UAQ FTZ — on land fronting Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, or in ready warehouses beside Ahmed Bin Rashid Port.
Land Leasing
Land is available directly on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (RAK-bound), between exits 103 and 110 on the left side. Once land is allocated, Aurion refers you to outsourced engineering consultants — just submit the attached form with your Project Report and Business Plan.
- Minimum leasable area: 2,500 sq. m
- AED 25 per square metre + License Fee & Registration
- Rent increase: up to 10% once every 3 years
- Bordering lines: 3 metres from the border
- Built-up area (BUA): 60%
- Grace period: 3 months
- UAQ FTZA provides the Building Permit
Warehouse Leasing
Warehouses are located on UAQ FTZ land beside the Ahmed Bin Rashid Port gate, each including one office and a toilet. Long-term leases (25+ years) are standard, with short-term leasing also available.
- Warehouse size: 100 sqm
- Annual rent: AED 35,000 + License Fee & Registration
- Deposit: AED 3,500 (refundable)
- AC to be fitted by tenant (space available)
- FEWA connection charges: AED 2,000
Land is available directly on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (RAK-bound), between exits 103 and 110 on the left side. Once land is allocated, Aurion refers you to outsourced engineering consultants — just submit the attached form with your Project Report and Business Plan.
- Minimum leasable area: 2,500 sq. m
- AED 25 per square metre + License Fee & Registration
- Rent increase: up to 10% once every 3 years
- Bordering lines: 3 metres from the border
- Built-up area (BUA): 60%
- Grace period: 3 months
- UAQ FTZA provides the Building Permit
The following structures are available for specific scenarios. Contact our team for guidance.
Public Joint Stock Company (PJSC) · Simple Limited Partnership · Partnership Company · Representative Office · Intelaq License (UAE Nationals only) · SME License (UAE Nationals only)
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Umm Al Quwain FTZ questions,answeredclearly.
Everything you need to know before setting up in Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone.
What is Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone (UAQ FTZ)?
UAQ FTZ is one of the UAE's newest free zones, located in Umm Al Quwain Emirate, about 30 minutes from Dubai International Airport. It's designed for micro businesses, SMEs, and conglomerates alike, with a transparent legal framework and open investment climate.
How much does it cost to set up a company in UAQ FTZ?
Packages start from AED 13,500 for a Micro Business license with no visa allocation, ranging up to AED 32,500 for a Premium Consultancy license with 3 visas — depending on license type and visa quota.
Can I get 100% foreign ownership in UAQ FTZ?
Yes. UAQ FTZ offers 100% foreign ownership, 0% corporate and personal tax, 100% repatriation of capital and profits, and no restrictions on investment sector.
How far is UAQ FTZ from Dubai and Sharjah?
UAQ FTZ is about 30 minutes from Dubai International Airport and within an hour's drive of Sharjah International Airport, with easy access to the UAE's primary sea ports.
Can I lease land or a warehouse in UAQ FTZ instead of an office package?
Yes. UAQ FTZ offers direct land leasing on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and ready warehouses beside Ahmed Bin Rashid Port, both alongside the standard office packages.
How long does company formation take in UAQ FTZ?
Aurion's professional services make the formation and licensing process quick and easy — most packages can be processed in a matter of days once documents are in order.
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