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Fujairah Free Zone Company Setup

Indian Ocean access outside the Strait of Hormuz, beside the world's great bunkering port.

Ownership
100% foreign
Setup time
1 to 5 working days
Licence cost
from AED 8,500
Visas
Scales with facility

Fujairah Free Zone sits beside the Port of Fujairah on the UAE's east coast, the only major national port facing the open Indian Ocean outside the Strait of Hormuz, and one of the world's largest bunkering and oil-storage hubs.

Oil traders, shipping services and logistics businesses value that geography: cargo and vessels avoid the strait entirely, and the port's fuel ecosystem anchors serious commodity flows. Licensing is quick and priced at northern-emirates levels.

Who Fujairah Free Zone suits

  • Oil and bunkering trade services
  • Shipping and maritime logistics
  • East-coast warehousing and export
  • Hormuz-independent supply chains

Why choose Fujairah Free Zone

  • Direct Indian Ocean port access
  • World-scale bunkering and storage ecosystem
  • Strategic position outside the strait
  • Low licence and facility costs
  • Fast incorporation

Fujairah Free Zone frequently asked questions

Why does Fujairah's location matter?

It is the UAE's deep-water gateway outside the Strait of Hormuz, so energy traders, shippers and insurers use it to de-risk chokepoint exposure while staying in the UAE's jurisdiction and banking system.

What does an FFZ setup cost?

Licences start around AED 8,500 to AED 14,000 first year, with warehousing near the port priced far below west-coast equivalents.

Is FFZ right for oil trading?

Trading and services around the bunkering ecosystem license readily; regulated commodity activities may need additional approvals we scope during setup.

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