Fujairah Free Zone Authority (FFZA) is the UAE’s easternmost free zone, located on the Gulf of Oman coast. Here is a complete guide to setting up in Fujairah Free Zone in 2025.
About Fujairah Free Zone
Fujairah Free Zone is managed by the Fujairah Free Zone Authority (FFZA) and is located in the emirate of Fujairah on the east coast of the UAE, facing the Gulf of Oman. Fujairah’s strategic advantages: it is outside the Strait of Hormuz, giving access to the Indian Ocean without passing through the Persian Gulf. This makes Fujairah an important alternative port for shipping, particularly for oil and gas tanker traffic. Fujairah is home to: the second largest bunkering port in the world (Fujairah Bunkering), large oil storage tanks (Fujairah is a major global oil storage hub), and maritime and energy-related businesses.
Fujairah Free Zone Business Licences
FFZA issues licences for: oil and gas services, maritime services (ship chandling, bunkering, ship management), trading companies (import/export through Fujairah port), manufacturing, logistics and warehousing, and general professional services. Licence fees: AED 6,000-20,000/year (one of the more affordable free zones). Warehouse and industrial space: available, with Fujairah port access. The FFZA operates a simplified setup process with relatively quick licence issuance (5-10 business days).
Why Choose Fujairah Free Zone?
Fujairah is particularly attractive for: energy companies (oil trading, storage, bunker fuel supply to ships), maritime businesses (Fujairah port is a major calling point for vessels between Asia and Europe), and manufacturing companies looking for a lower-cost UAE manufacturing base with direct export access to the Indian Ocean. Cost advantage: Fujairah is generally lower cost than Dubai-based free zones for warehouse and industrial space. Connectivity: Fujairah has direct port access and is connected to Dubai by a 120km highway (approximately 90 minutes drive).
Pricing Evidence & Source Notes
Use this profile as a planning guide, not a final invoice. Confirm the current package, activity wording, visas, office or flexi-desk requirement and renewal amount before payment.
| Free Zone | Package | Year 1 Cost | Renewal Cost | 3-Year Total | Visa Option | Office / Flexi Requirement | Year 1 Confidence | Source Type | Conflict Status | Last Reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fujairah Free Zone | Security approval registration component | AED 22,000–32,000 (service/trading licence AED 9,000–15,000 + one-time registration AED 5,300 + utility charge AED 1,500 + flexi-desk ~AED 5,000 + 1 visa AED 3,450–5,000); plus refundable security deposit AED 10,000 Confidence: Indicative public price |
Quote-based renewal - licence and facility fees depend on the selected configuration Confidence: Needs confirmation |
Quote-based 3-year total - depends on confirmed licence, facility and renewal invoices Confidence: Needs confirmation |
Visa allocation and immigration services depend on the selected licence and facility | Trading office, warehouse, land or other facility is selected and priced separately | Indicative public price | Official Fujairah Free Zone registration process; partial setup component | Current package / renewal confirmation required | July 2026 |
| What is included | The current official registration process publishes an AED 205 security-approval fee for each application. |
|---|---|
| What is not included | Company registration, annual licence, trading office or warehouse, establishment card, visas, medical, Emirates ID, insurance, deposits and advisory support. |
| Hidden-cost risk | AED 205 is only the security-approval component, not a company setup price. The authority states that licence, rental and other first-year financial commitments apply before issuance. |
| Banking difficulty | Medium |
| Best fit | Trading, industrial, logistics and Fujairah-based commercial operations. |
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Prices can change based on free zone authority updates, activity selection, visa count, office or flexi-desk requirement, shareholder structure, establishment card, immigration file, medical test, Emirates ID, insurance, banking support and consultant service fees. Last reviewed July 2026. Always request a current quote before payment. View methodology or compare all rows in the UAE Free Zone Cost Index.