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Fujairah MainlandCompany Formation
Set up a mainland company on the UAE’s east coast, next to the Port of Fujairah, for shipping, bunkering, logistics and trading businesses that want full UAE trading rights.
- 100% Ownership
- East-Coast Port Access
- Lower Setup Cost
- Investor Visa
- Bank Account Support
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Fujairah: the UAE’s gateway on the Gulf of Oman
Fujairah is the only emirate entirely on the east coast, on the Gulf of Oman rather than the Arabian Gulf. Its mainland companies are licensed by the emirate’s economic department and can trade across all seven emirates.
The Port of Fujairah is one of the world’s largest bunkering and oil storage hubs, so shipping, marine services, energy trading and logistics businesses cluster here. Quarrying, construction and east-coast tourism round out the economy.
Best known for: shipping, bunkering & logistics
Why Fujairah Mainland
Fujairah suits businesses tied to the sea, energy and logistics, with lower costs than the west-coast cities.
Port of Fujairah
A major bunkering, oil storage and cargo port on the Gulf of Oman, serving ships without the passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Energy & marine cluster
Storage terminals, ship chandlers, surveyors and marine contractors create a dense supplier network for maritime businesses.
Lower costs
Licence fees, rents and staff costs are generally lower than in Dubai or Abu Dhabi.
100% foreign ownership (most activities)
Most activities can be fully foreign-owned. A short list of strategic activities still needs UAE national participation; we check yours first.
Trade anywhere in the UAE
A Fujairah mainland licence lets you sell, contract and open branches in every emirate.
Quarrying & construction
The Hajar mountains supply aggregates and stone, supporting construction and building materials businesses.
Ideal for
- Shipping & marine services
- Bunkering & energy trading
- Logistics & freight forwarding
- Quarrying & building materials
- East-coast tourism & hospitality
Mainland Licence Categories in Fujairah
Fujairah issues the standard licence families. Marine and energy activities may need extra approvals.
Commercial Licence
For trading, supply and distribution across the UAE.
- General trading
- Ship chandling & marine supply
- Petroleum products trading
- Building materials
- Import & export
Professional Licence
For consultancy and specialist service businesses.
- Marine & ship management services
- Freight forwarding
- Engineering consultancy
- Business consultancy
- Tourism services
Industrial Licence
For manufacturing, processing and quarrying.
- Crushers & quarry products
- Concrete & block making
- Metal fabrication
- Food processing
- Marine repair workshops
Legal Structures in Fujairah
The usual federal company forms are all available. Shipping and energy groups often start with a branch.
01
Limited Liability Company (LLC)
The usual choice for trading and commercial activities, with one or more shareholders and liability limited to capital.
02
Sole Establishment
A single owner trading in their own name, common for professional and service activities.
03
Civil Company
A partnership for licensed professionals such as engineers, consultants and other specialists.
04
Branch of a Foreign Company
An overseas company operating under its own name, with the parent liable for the branch.
05
Private Joint Stock Company
For larger ventures with several shareholders and plans to raise capital.
06
Branch of a UAE or Free Zone Company
An existing UAE company, including a free zone company, opens a mainland branch to trade outside its zone under its own name.
How a Fujairah Mainland Company Is Formed
We run each step with the Fujairah licensing authority and the other Fujairah authorities for you.
- 01
Confirm the Business Activity
We match your business to the Fujairah licensing authority’s activity list and check whether it needs approval from another authority. Marine, petroleum, food and health activities often do.
- 02
Choose the Legal Structure
LLC, sole establishment, civil company or branch, chosen to fit your shareholders and liability.
- 03
Reserve the Trade Name
We submit your name options to the Fujairah licensing authority under UAE naming rules.
- 04
Get Initial Approval
The Fujairah licensing authority approves the activity and ownership in principle.
- 05
Sign the MoA
We draft the Memorandum of Association and arrange notarisation.
- 06
Lease Your Premises
You lease office, yard or warehouse space in Fujairah and register the tenancy. Your premises decide how many visas you can apply for.
- 07
Licence Issued
The Fujairah licensing authority issues the trade licence. We then open your establishment card, process visas and prepare the bank application.
Documents Required for Fujairah Setup
What we need depends on whether each shareholder is a person or a company. Documents issued abroad must be notarised and attested for use in the UAE; we arrange this for you.
Individual Shareholders
- Passport copy of each shareholder and manager
- UAE visa or entry stamp, if any
- Emirates ID, if resident in the UAE
- Passport-size photo
- Three trade name options
- Proof of home address
Corporate Shareholders
- Certificate of incorporation or trade licence
- Memorandum & Articles of Association
- Board resolution approving the Fujairah company
- Certificate of good standing
- Passport copy of the appointed manager
- Ultimate beneficial owner (UBO) declaration
Why Choose a Fujairah Mainland Structure
Fujairah suits businesses that need to be near the port, the energy terminals or the east coast.
Trade across all seven emirates with one licence
100% foreign ownership for most activities
Next to one of the world’s largest bunkering ports
Lower licence, rent and staff costs
Yards and warehouses near the port
East-coast access without crossing the Strait of Hormuz
Good road links to Dubai and the northern emirates
Tax & Compliance Position: Fujairah Mainland
Fujairah mainland companies follow the standard UAE Corporate Tax and VAT rules. What changes between emirates is fees, rent and approvals, not tax.
UAE Corporate Tax
9% above AED 375,000 · 0% below
Every mainland company registers for Corporate Tax and files a return within nine months of its financial year end. Small Business Relief can apply to resident businesses with revenue up to AED 3 million for tax periods ending on or before 31 December 2026.
Need 0% on qualifying income?The Qualifying Free Zone Person regime only applies to free zone companies, not mainland. If it matters for your model, compare a free zone such as RAKEZ or IFZA.
UAE VAT
5% standard rate · standard VAT rules
Registration is mandatory once taxable supplies pass AED 375,000 in 12 months and optional from AED 187,500. Returns are usually filed quarterly.
Not a designated zoneDesignated zone VAT treatment only applies inside certain free zones, never to mainland companies.
Ongoing Compliance Obligations
- Corporate Tax return within 9 months of year end
- VAT returns once registered
- Annual trade licence renewal with the Fujairah licensing authority
- Sector permits renewed where your activity needs them
- Audited financial statements where required
- UBO register kept up to date
Sources & official references: Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 (Corporate Tax) · Ministerial Decision No. 73 of 2023 (Small Business Relief) · Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 (VAT) · Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021 (Commercial Companies) · Government of Fujairah
Where Fujairah Mainland Companies Operate
Fujairah’s economy is shaped by its port, its energy terminals and its mountains.
Shipping & Marine Services
Energy & Bunkering
Trading
Freight & Logistics
Quarrying & Construction
Tourism & Hospitality
Food & Fisheries
Professional Services
The TMFS Advantage
We handle Fujairah mainland setups end to end, from activity selection and Fujairah licensing to a banked, visa-ready company registered for Corporate Tax and VAT.
Activity & Licence Advice
Matching your business to the right Fujairah activities and licence category.
Company Structure
Shareholding and holding structures set up for Corporate Tax and future growth.
MoA Drafting & Notarisation
Memorandum of Association drafted and notarised on your behalf.
Corporate Bank Account
Your application prepared alongside the licence and matched across our 18 partner banks.
Investor & Staff Visas
Investor, partner and employee visas with medicals and Emirates ID.
Corporate Tax & VAT
FTA registrations and the ongoing filings that keep you penalty-free.
Why Founders Choose TMFS in Fujairah
Three things clients mention most.
Mainland in all seven emirates
We file mainland licences across the UAE and know where each emirate needs extra approvals.
One team, end to end
Licence, documents, premises, bank account, visas and tax with one consultant, from first call to renewal.
Written costs upfront
A written breakdown of government fees and our fee before you commit, with no surprises at renewal.
Compare Other UAE Mainland Options
Fujairah suits port and energy businesses. Other emirates serve different markets.
UAE Mainland Overview
All seven emirates under one federal mainland system. Start here to compare.
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Ajman Mainland
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Ras Al Khaimah Mainland
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Read moreUmm Al Quwain Mainland
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Read moreWhat Clients Say
Feedback from founders who set up with TMFS.
Fujairah Mainland: Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about licensing and setting up on the Fujairah mainland.
Is a Fujairah mainland licence valid across the UAE?
Yes. A Fujairah mainland licence lets your company trade and sign contracts anywhere in the UAE. A physical branch in another emirate is registered with that emirate’s authority.
Why set up in Fujairah instead of Dubai?
Mainly for the port. Shipping, bunkering and marine businesses benefit from being next to the Port of Fujairah, and costs are generally lower.
Can I own 100% of a Fujairah mainland company?
For most activities, yes. A short list of strategic activities still needs UAE national participation. We confirm the rule for your activity first.
Do I need premises in Fujairah?
Yes. You need registered premises in the emirate. Marine and trading companies often lease an office plus yard or warehouse space near the port.
Do petroleum or marine activities need extra approvals?
Often, yes. Petroleum trading, storage and some marine services need approvals beyond the trade licence. We map these before you apply.
Can you open the company bank account?
Yes. We prepare the bank application alongside the licence and match it to the partner bank most likely to approve your profile, including banks used to shipping and commodity businesses.
Verification & independence
Checked against publicly available Government of Fujairah and UAE federal sources in October 2026. Time Machine Financial Services is independent of Government of Fujairah and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Government of Fujairah or any UAE authority.
Activity lists, package prices, approvals and tax rules change. Confirm the current position for your activity with Government of Fujairah and the Federal Tax Authority, or ask us, before acting on this page.
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