Umm Al Quwain FTZ is an investor-friendly, progressive free-zone established mainly to favor SMEs and micro-businesses, which will benefit from advantageous set-up costs, 100% company ownership and zero currency restrictions. Umm Al Quwain Free Zone is conveniently located within 45 minutes from Dubai International Airport.

UAQ FTZ is situated close to the UAE’s primary sea ports and within one hour’s drive of Dubai International Airport and Sharjah International Airport, ensuring easy access to the rest of the world.

Business Setup in UAQ – Umm Al Quwain Free Zone

UAQ Free Trade Zone is located in the smallest Emirate of the UAE but offers all the facilities that larger free zones are proposing.

Umm Al Quwain Free Zone has attracted businesses that are looking for affordable business licenses, offices and warehouses.

What does UAQ FTZ offers to the investors:

Flexibility and ease of doing business.

Customer-friendly approach.

Investor-friendly climate

Excellent growth opportunities.

Cost-effective leasing options for office space and warehousing.

Types of licenses in UAQ Free Zone

An UAQ Free Zone Company can operate under these types of licenses:

• Commercial License
• General Trading License
• Consultancy License
• Freelance Permit
• Industrial License
• Service License

Benefits for the companies set up in UAQ Free Zone

0% corporate and personal tax.

100% company ownership.

100% repatriation of capital and profits.

No share Capital Requirements.

100% import and export tax exemption within the Free Zone.

Full range of business activities permitted.

Simple and fast registration process.

Office, warehouse and land availability.

Close to two international airports and major sea ports.

Investor-friendly rules and regulations.

Ideal location for SMEs and micro-businesses.

The Umm Al Quwain Free Zone aspires to reduce the amount of paperwork required to launch a business; therefore, we recommend that you consult with us for the latest list of documents needed.

For further information regarding the above Free-Zone, or any others located within the UAE, please get in contact with a member of our team.

Once the contact form has been submitted, one of our Consultants will be in contact with you within 24hrs.