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Umm Al Quwain Free Zone
Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone (UAQ FTZ) is located in Umm Al Quwain, a friendly, progressive and prosperous emirate with modern infrastructure. Renowned for its desert landscape and unique flora and fauna, it is also a popular leisure destination within the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and is located just 45km from Dubai.
Umm Al Quwain’s stable economy, open investment climate and low costs of living and labour make it a strategic business base with the MENA region, Subcontinent, Far East and European markets all within easy reach.
The License enjoys the following characteristics:
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Allowing to apply residency visas in the UAE ![]()
Physical presence not necessary in the UAE to setup your company![]()
No restrictions on the number of shareholders and subject to the approval of the authority![]()
External approvals are not included & subject to standard prices by the relevant authorities
Why Umm Al Quwain Free zone:
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100% foreign ownership![]()
100% exemption on corporate and personal income tax![]()
100% repatriation of capital and profits![]()
Investors can open bank accounts locally and internationally![]()
Complete confidentiality![]()
Full range of business activities permitted![]()
Hi-tech facilities including office, warehouse and land availability![]()
Strategic location with access to over two billion consumers![]()
Ideal location for SMEs and micro-businesses![]()
Close to two international airports and major sea ports
100% foreign ownershipTypes of license:
COMMERCIAL LICENSE (TRADING LICENSE)
Commercial License
This authorizes the import, export, distribution and storing of items specified on the license. A Commercial License can have three different product lines or 10 similar product lines.
General Trading License
This enables the licensee to trade in a wider range of activities and gives the freedom and flexibility to trade in any commodity which is permitted within the UAE.
Consultancy License
This is for entities which offer expert or professional advice and is issued to all manner of professionals including artisans and craftsmen. It allows two similar activities.
Freelance Permit
This allows an individual to operate as a freelance professional, and conduct business in one’s birth name as opposed to a brand name or company. The Freelance Permit is designed for individuals who operate in technology, media and film sectors, and is issued to talent roles, creative roles and selected administrative roles.
Service License
This license is for service providers. It permits the licensee to carry out the services specified on the license within the Free Zone, such as Logistics; Courier Services; Insurance Service Provider; Travel Agency; Tour Services; Car Rental etc.
Industrial License
This enables the licensee to import raw materials, then manufacture/ process / assemble / package the specified products and export the finished product. It allows the holder to import raw materials for the purpose of manufacturing, processing and/or assembly of specified products.
Documents Required
for a free zone company formation
Colored passport copy , Colored entry stamp copy , Copy of tourist visa if applicable , Address proof in home countryAdditional documents may be needed at any point during the incorporation process at the discretion of the license issuing authority
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SFM Dubai provides complimentary UAE and Dubai company formation consultation to existing and potential clients.
Select your Company Type
We offer many company formation options here in the UAE for Onshore, Offshore and Free Zone companies.
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Company formation application process begins once all necessary documents are acquired.
Start your Residency Process
Following your Dubai Company's registration, the authorities will process and stamp your UAE residency permit.
Rapid Bank Account Opening
At SFM, we feel it’s vital that a company holds corporate onshore or offshore bank account.
A few numbers and words about SFM...
SFM was founded in Geneva and Dubai in 2006 as a Corporate and Trust service provider, offering incorporation services across 25+ different jurisdictions. Over the years, we have expanded and opened office in the Seychelles. Our mission is to help entrepreneurs across the world prosper by facilitating the creation of robust corporate structures. This has not changed since we started in 2006. We continue to utilize technology to provide an efficient and outstanding service to all our clients.
While the core of our service remains company formation, we offer a multitude of ancillary services such as bank account opening, accounting & auditing and the provision of professional company officers. Backed by our regulated licenses and extensive experience in financial services, SFM experts have successfully assisted thousands of entrepreneurs to incorporate companies to expand their existing businesses or start new ventures.
SFM has received numerous awards by different authorities (both governmental and private), which strengthens our position as the world’s leading online company formation provider.
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Things have been very smooth since my first contact with SFM and they always answered pricisely and quickly to my anwers.
I am very pleased with the service which SFM has provided me. The process was efficient, straight forward, and quick. I have used various corporate service providers in the past and after using SFM, it has taken the number one spot. Everybody who were involved in setting up the company have been very helpful and accommodating. I will definitely be using SFM for any future business.
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I am very happy with the way SFM operates. I came to them in order to have a new company incorporated. They have advised me about the best options available and were able to set up the company within a couple of days. I also paid for a bank account with that company and they were very helpful in that regard as well. They set up the meetings with the bank and I was able to go there in person and sort everything out much faster than normal. All in all, I would recommend SFM if you want to have a new company incorporated.
SFM offered us very stable ,reliable and professional service that we highly recommend to anyone interested to open a company online. We were aware that establishing your business online without face to face communication has many disadvantages,but cooperating with SFM for that matter made us completely relaxed and secure that everything is being handled in most professional and reliable manner.
Moreover, the guidance of the staff,their constant support and kindness made the process very easy,so that they swiftly managed to establish our business that we still run today successfully.
We still use SFM services for all that we need as we progress in our business and we would not change SFM for anything!!!
Our sincere gratitude to SFM for being our best online business service !
SFM is very professional and quickly, I used them for 3 times and for sure I will use again in the future. The office people are always available also during no working time
