What it is
The UAE port that does not require passing Hormuz
Fujairah Free Zone sits next to the Port of Fujairah, the only major UAE port outside the Arabian Gulf. Cargo can reach you without transiting the Strait of Hormuz, which matters for bunkering, oil and gas, and shipping companies. Costs are competitive and the zone supports trading, services, and industrial activities. Ownership is 100% foreign. Fujairah is the right choice for businesses that need direct Indian Ocean access or want to avoid regional shipping chokepoints.
HOW IT WORKS
The path to live operations — Fujairah Free Zone
Scoping and alignment
We confirm activities, markets, shareholders, and whether FFZ is the right fit versus alternative zones.
Drafting and attestations
We confirm legal form and license type, prepare applications, and arrange resolutions.
Premises and licensing
We secure your office, warehouse, or land plot. License and establishment documents follow.
Go live
You receive a bank-ready documentation pack. Visas are filed so you can begin operations.
DOCUMENTATION
What we need to start the process
Shareholder and manager IDs
Passport copies and UAE entry or visa pages for owners and signatories.
Contact and address
Residential address and contact details.
Corporate shareholders
Legalized company documents, structure chart, and a board resolution approving the FFZ setup.
Business profile
Description of products or services, key customers or suppliers, and main shipping or service routes.
Facility and utilities needs
Required office, warehouse, or land size, storage needs, and any special infrastructure.
Authorization
Power of attorney or engagement letter so we can file, follow up, and collect approvals.
costs and timelines
Clear costs, precise timing
Authority fees
Registration, trade name, and license fees, quoted for your exact license and structure.
VAT
Register for VAT when taxable supplies reach AED 375,000 in any rolling 12-month period. Voluntary registration is possible from AED 187,500 if you want to reclaim input VAT on imports and operations earlier.
Premises
Offices, warehouses, and land near the port and airport.
Corporate tax
FFZ entities follow UAE corporate tax rules. Standard rates apply on taxable income, currently 0% up to AED 375,000 and 9% above that threshold, subject to future changes in law. Qualifying free zone income may benefit from the 0% rate where the substance and other conditions are met.
Professional services
Advisory on zone choice, legal form, drafting, attestations, and a bank-ready documentation pack, all on a fixed transparent fee.
COMPLIANCE
Stay compliant, protect your status
UBO, ESR, AML, and KYC
Maintain UBO records, Economic Substance filings where relevant, and AML and KYC policies that match your customers, suppliers, and jurisdictions.
Governance pack
License, lease, incorporation or branch documents, resolutions, and specimen signatures organized for fast review and internal approvals.
Relationship support
We coordinate bank meetings, respond to questions, and help keep files updated when you add lines, facilities, or new markets.
Renewals and record keeping
Renew license, lease, and establishment registrations on time, with accounting and compliance records kept audit ready.
UBO, ESR, AML, and KYC
Maintain UBO records, Economic Substance filings where relevant, and AML and KYC policies that match your customers, suppliers, and jurisdictions.
Governance pack
License, lease, incorporation or branch documents, resolutions, and specimen signatures organized for fast review and internal approvals.
Relationship support
We coordinate bank meetings, respond to questions, and help keep files updated when you add lines, facilities, or new markets.
Renewals and record keeping
Renew license, lease, and establishment registrations on time, with accounting and compliance records kept audit ready.
WHY TAKWEEN
Port focused setups, handled correctly
Shipping, bunkering, and trading businesses need banks that understand maritime flows. We prepare the file with those flows clearly documented so KYC moves fast.
Clear activity story
We explain your business model, main customers and suppliers, and typical transaction flows so bank risk teams understand the business.
Source of funds clarity
We compile shareholder background, capital origin, and major contracts into a concise pack that fits UAE banking expectations.
Governance pack
License, lease, incorporation or branch documents, resolutions, and specimen signatures organized for fast review and internal approvals.
Relationship support
We coordinate bank meetings, respond to questions, and help keep files updated when you add activities, facilities, or new markets.
24/7 Support
On call for status checks and escalations with the zone, banks, and immigration so your project does not stall on paperwork.
FAQS
Straight answers to common questions
Ready to start your UAE business journey?
Book a short call. We will confirm if FFZ fits and send a clear plan with costs and timing.