Add to your UAQ FTZ order
Bank account opening
AED5,250USD1,430 VAT included
We handle the whole application and prepare all your documents.
Add it to my UAQ FTZ orderFree zone partnerUmm Al Quwain · one of four freezones we register directly
Umm Al Quwain Free Zone (UAQ FTZ) company setup, from AED 11,025, VAT included
UAQ FTZ is one of the most affordable ways to get a real UAE company off the ground. It is a strong fit for solo operators, consultants and online businesses that want a genuine UAE company at the lowest possible entry cost.
UAQ FTZ price list
Commercial licence · 1 year · VAT included
What will the company do?
Pick it from the authority's own list. Your licence, and its price, follow from this.
No contact details needed to see a price
- Where
- Umm Al Quwain
- Licence
- Commercial, 1 yearUp to 5 business activities
- Shareholders in the price
- Up to 5Additional shareholders chargeable
- Workspace
- Flexi desk / co-working space
- Setup time
- 1 to 2 working daysOnce your documents and payment are in
I had a great experience with Oxford Management Consultancy. They helped me with the complete company setup process for a foreign investor, and everything was handled professionally. From company registration to the investor visa and Emirates ID, the whole process was smooth and hassle-free. The best part was that everything was completed in just about two weeks. I highly recommend their services to anyone looking to start a business in the UAE.
What the price covers
What's included in a UAQ FTZ setup
Everything ticked below is covered by the price you see.
Licence and registration
- Trade licence
- ShareholdersUp to 5, additional shareholders chargeable
- Business activitiesUp to 5 on the licence
- Flexi desk / co-working space
- Lease agreement
- Registration fee
Immigration
- Residence visa issuancePer package tier
- Medical fitness test
- Emirates ID
- Establishment / immigration card
- E-channel registration
- Medical insurance
Company documents
- Company documents packDigital and hard copy
Banking
- Bank account opening consultation
Support
- Authority value-added services
How long it takes
From order to residence visa, step by step
Most UAQ FTZ setups complete in 1 to 2 working days once your documents are submitted. We prepare and check the file against UAQ FTZ's exact specifications before it goes in, which is what keeps approval straightforward in practice.
See how we handle the whole process on our free zone company formation page.
What we need from you
Passport copyFor each shareholder
Proof of addressFor each shareholder
Passport photographFor each shareholder
You order and send the documents
Pay online, then upload the documents in your OMC account.
You
We prepare and file with UAQ FTZ
Name reservation, MOA and the application, checked before it goes in.
OMC
Licence issued
After documents and payment.
1 to 2working days
Establishment card
Links the company to the immigration system.
2working days
Entry permit or status change
Status change if you apply from inside the UAE.
2 to 3working days
Visa
The last step to your residence visa.
1 to 2working days
Banking
How we handle the whole thing
We register with UAQ FTZ directly, so there is no middleman and no hand-off. In 19+ years we have started 1,400+ companies and opened 1,000+ corporate bank accounts, with named contacts at 10+ UAE banks.
When it is time to open your account, we know exactly what each bank's compliance team will ask, because we have done it a thousand times. See how we manage bank account opening.
- Wio
- Mashreq
- FAB
- ADCB
- Emirates Islamic
- Emirates NBD
- UBL
- RAKBANK
Fixed price
On tax
Free zone companies still register for UAE corporate tax, and a 0% rate on qualifying income has conditions under the Corporate Tax Law (real substance in the zone, not just an address). We check your position and handle your corporate tax registration and filing.
UAQ FTZ next to the other three
We also register directly with IFZA, Meydan and Ajman Free Zone.
| Free zone | No visas | 1 residence visa | Medical and Emirates ID | Typical setup time | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAQ FTZ · Umm Al Quwain | AED11,025USD3,002 | AED20,475USD5,575 | Included | 1 to 2 working days | This page |
| IFZA · Dubai | AED18,795USD5,118 | AED32,445USD8,835 | Included, per visa | 5 to 10 working days | See IFZA |
| Meydan · Dubai | AED18,396USD5,009 | AED28,738.50USD7,825 | Not included | 5 to 7 days | See Meydan |
| Ajman Free Zone · Ajman | From AED 12,075 VAT included | In your quote | 3 to 5 working days | See Ajman | |
UAQ FTZ questions, answered
Prices on this page are read from the same list our checkout uses.
How much does a UAQ FTZ licence cost?
AED 11,025 with no visas, AED 20,475 with one residence visa and AED 27,825 with two, for a 1-year Commercial licence, VAT included.
How long does a UAQ FTZ setup take?
UAQ FTZ issues the licence in 1 to 2 working days once your documents and payment are in. Residence visas follow, step by step, as shown above.
What documents does UAQ FTZ need?
A passport copy, proof of address and a passport photograph, for each shareholder.
Can I open a bank account with a UAQ FTZ company?
Yes. We have named account-opening officers at 10+ UAE banks and have opened 1,000+ accounts. Approval rests with the bank, and we prepare your file to the standard banks expect.
Start your UAQ FTZ company
We have been operating for 19+ years, with 1,400+ companies started, and one team that takes you from licence to bank account to renewals. Pick your visas above, see the exact price, and order when you're ready.
Renewing a UAQ FTZ licence? See renewal prices
UAQ FTZ · Commercial licence · 1 year · 1 residence visa
Licence and company setup20,475.005,575
All-in totalVAT includedAED20,475.00USD5,575