Umm Al Quwain Free Zone is an ideal location for start-ups, young entrepreneurs and trading businesses to establish their company in the UAE. Umm Al Quwain Free Zone gives access to the city’s seaport while the Dubai International Airport and Sharjah International Airport is only an hour’s drive away.
The transportation facilities available in the region makes it a great place for trading businesses to reach international markets as well. UAQ Free Zone undoubtedly has a lot of advantageous for business set ups.

Main benefits of business set up in Umm-ul-Quwain Free Zone
- 100% exemption from corporate and income tax
- Micro businesses and SME’s receives a lot of support from the government
- UAQ Free Zone seaport authorities provide discounts for trading companies
- No minimum capital requirement needed for companies to start businesses
- Companies have 100% custody of their income and funds
- 100% foreign ownership
- Affordable leases and office spaces
Types of licenses available in Umm-ul-Quwain Free Zone
Set Up a Business in Umm-ul-Quwain Free zones

Types of business set ups in Umm-ul-Quwain Free Zones
- Free Zone Establishment
A small company with a single shareholder - Free Zone Company
Medium to large size companies with shareholders between 2 to 50. - Existing Company
A branch of a parent company
Select a suitable license type and company type
Depending on the type of business your company is going to perform, you can select a suitable license accordingly. The cost can differ from one license type to another. Company type can differ from how many shareholders your company will have and if it’s a branch or a new start up.
Choose the required facilities
Once the license and company type is selected next comes the building location, warehouses or any other amenities required for your business.
Complete paperwork of required documents
Collect the required documents and paperwork to submit to the authorities
License payment
Once the paperwork has been submitted to the authorities you will be notified on paying for the license to obtain it.
Start your business
Once all the documents are verified and your license approved, you can now successfully start your business
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