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About Umm Al Quwain Free Zone UAQFTZ

Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone (UAQFTZ) is located in Umm Al Quwain, a friendly, progressive and prosperous emirate with modern infrastructure. Renowned for its desert landscape and unique flora and fauna, it is also a popular leisure destination within the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and is located just 45km from Dubai.

Umm Al Quwain’s stable economy, open investment climate and low costs of living and labour make it a strategic business base with the MENA region, Subcontinent, Far East and European markets all within easy reach.

WHY CHOOSE UAQFTZ FOR YOUR BUSINESS?
Explore the unique advantages that make UAQFTZ a top choice for global entrepreneurs and investors.
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TAX EFFICIENCY

Umm Al Quwain Free Zone offers low corporate tax, ensuring business efficiency.

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HIGH PRIVACY PROTECTION

Comprehensive privacy laws ensure confidentiality of shareholder information.

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SIMPLE SETUP PROCESS

Get your company up and running in days.*

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STRATEGIC UAE LOCATION

Access global markets from a growing free zone with strategic positioning.

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COMPANY FORMATION In UAQFTZ
Benefits & Characteristics
  • Allowing to apply residency visas in the UAE
  • Physical presence not necessary in the UAE to set up your company
  • No restrictions on the number of shareholders and subject to the approval of the Authority
  • External approvals are not included & subject to standard prices by the relevant authorities
Types of license
COMMERCIAL LICENSE
This authorizes the 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.
GENERAL TRADING LICENSE
This enables the licensee to trade in a wider range of activities and gives the freedom and flexibility to trade in any commodity which is permitted within the UAE.
CONSULTANCY LICENSE
This is for entities which offer expert or professional advice and is issued to all manner of professionals including artisans and craftsmen. It allows two similar activities.
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. The Freelance Permit is designed for individuals who operate in technology, media and film sectors, and is issued to talent roles, creative roles and selected administrative roles.
SERVICE LICENSE
This license is for service providers. It permits the licensee to 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.
INDUSTRIAL LICENSE
This enables the licensee to import raw materials, then manufacture/ process / assemble / package the specified products and export the finished product. It allows the holder to import raw materials for the purpose of manufacturing, processing and/or assembly of specified products.
Colored passport copy, Colored entry stamp copy, Copy of tourist visa if applicable, Address proof in home country.

Additional documents may be needed at any point during the incorporation process at the discretion of the license issuing authority.*
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WHY BUSINESSES CHOOSE US FOR COMPANY FORMATION

December 18, 2024

Fast and reliable service. Account manager was responding fast and always to the spot.

October 17, 2024

Helpful, proactive and good communication and very fast delivery of the requested service. Excellent!

September 19, 2024

Brilliant assistance, always swift and professional replies, generally speaking... happy with SFM

August 2, 2024

The service renderade was proactive, engaged and well excecuted.
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