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Fujairah Mainland Company Setup
Base your company on the UAE east coast in Fujairah, home to a major port and a key hub for shipping, bunkering, logistics and trading.
Setting up on the Fujairah mainland
Fujairah sits on the Gulf of Oman outside the Strait of Hormuz and is one of the world’s major bunkering hubs. A mainland company in Fujairah is well placed for shipping, logistics, energy related trading and businesses serving the east coast.
Like other mainland companies, a Fujairah company can trade across the UAE and sponsor visas for owners and staff once it has registered premises.
At a glance
- East coast location with a major port
- Strong shipping and logistics sectors
- Trade across the UAE
- Visa sponsorship for owners and staff
- Commercial, professional and industrial licences
What we take care of in Fujairah
- Activity selection and ownership check
- Legal structure advice
- Trade name reservation
- Initial approval with the Fujairah economic licensing authority
- Memorandum of association and notarisation
- Office or premises and tenancy registration
- External approvals where required
- Licence issuance
- Establishment card and immigration file
- Investor, partner and employee visas
- Corporate bank account support
- VAT and corporate tax registration
Why set up with Emna Capital
01
One point of contact
A single advisor manages your file from the first call to the day your licence, visas and bank account are ready.
02
The right jurisdiction
We compare mainland, free zone and offshore options against your activity, clients and budget before you commit.
03
Paperwork done properly
Applications, attestations and translations are prepared and checked by our team to avoid rejections and delays.
04
Support after setup
Accounting, VAT, corporate tax, renewals and PRO work continue with the same team once you are trading.
How a Fujairah mainland setup works
Step 1
Activity and structure
We confirm the activity codes, ownership rules and the most suitable legal form.
Step 2
Name and initial approval
The trade name is reserved and initial approval obtained from the Fujairah economic licensing authority.
Step 3
Documents and premises
The MOA is prepared and notarised and your premises registered under a tenancy contract.
Step 4
Licence issuance
Any external approvals are secured, fees paid and the trade licence issued.
Step 5
Immigration file
The establishment card is issued so the company can sponsor visas.
Step 6
Visas and banking
Residence visas are processed and the corporate bank account application prepared.
Documents you will need
Exact requirements depend on the authority, the activity and the shareholders involved. We confirm the final list with you before anything is submitted.
- Passport copies of shareholders and manager
- Passport size photographs
- Visa copy or entry stamp
- Proposed trade names
- Tenancy contract for the premises
- Attested documents for corporate shareholders
Frequently asked questions
Shipping, marine services, logistics, energy related trading and businesses serving the east coast communities.
You can serve clients across the UAE. A physical outlet in another emirate needs a branch licence there.
Yes, a mainland licence requires registered premises in Fujairah.
We identify the approvals your activity needs and coordinate the applications with the relevant authorities.
Talk to an Emna Capital advisor
Tell us what you are planning and we will map out the route, the paperwork and the timeline. The first consultation is free.