Free ZoneEmirate of Umm Al Quwain• 4 Verified Packages

UAQ Free Trade Zone

Premier maritime and rapid-issuance trade zone located adjacent to Ahmed Bin Rashid Port, ideal for micro-enterprises, consultants, and freight forwarders.

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1. EmirateUmm Al Quwain
2. JurisdictionFree Zone
3. Authority CodeUAQ FTZ
4. Designated Zones4 Official Parks
Decision Strategy • Package Selection Ranking

Recommended Starting Packages in UAQ FTZ

Cheapest Entry Tier • Best Value
CommercialZero Visa (Remote/Holding)

UAQ FTZ Micro-Enterprise (0 Visas)

The most economical formal trade license in the UAE, providing registered sovereign status with minimal capital outlay.

Workspace:Virtual Flexi Desk
Max Activities:Up to 3 Activities
True 1st-Year TCO:AED 7,700
Unbeatable entry-level price across the United Arab Emirates
Zero mandatory physical workspace surcharge
Ideal for cross-border re-invoicing and digital consultancy
Guaranteed 3-day turnaround with 100% foreign equity
Published TariffAED 5,500
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Commercial1 Visas Included

UAQ Maritime & Commercial 1-Visa

The standard choice for freight forwarders, marine suppliers, and commodity merchants wanting residency and low overhead.

Workspace:Flexi-Desk Facility
Max Activities:Up to 5 Activities
Guaranteed Renewal:AED 11,500
Best-selling maritime and trade combo in Umm Al Quwain
Includes 1 Investor / Partner residence visa
Port-adjacent physical flexi desk space
0% customs duty on bonded cargo transshipment
Published TariffAED 9,500
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All Verified Packages from UAQ Free Trade Zone (4 Offers)

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CommercialCHEAPEST / BEST VALUE

UAQ FTZ Micro-Enterprise (0 Visas)

The most economical formal trade license in the UAE, providing registered sovereign status with minimal capital outlay.

Visas:0 Visas
Workspace:Virtual Flexi Desk
True 1st Year TCO:AED 7,700
Official TariffAED 5,500
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CommercialBEST SELLER

UAQ Maritime & Commercial 1-Visa

The standard choice for freight forwarders, marine suppliers, and commodity merchants wanting residency and low overhead.

Visas:1 Visas
Workspace:Flexi-Desk Facility
True 1st Year TCO:AED 18,400
Official TariffAED 9,500
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IndustrialFLAGSHIP INDUSTRIAL

UAQ Port Industrial Logistics (2 Visas)

Targeted at marine maintenance, boat building, cold chain food distribution, and bulk packaging operations.

Visas:2 Visas
Workspace:Port Logistics Yard / Shed
True 1st Year TCO:AED 40,400
Official TariffAED 13,800
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Professional

UAQ Professional Consultancy (1 Visa)

Cost-effective corporate platform for freelancers and international contractors relocating their base to the UAE.

Visas:1 Visas
Workspace:Flexi-Desk Facility
True 1st Year TCO:AED 16,800
Official TariffAED 8,900
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Statutory Scope • License Classifications

License Types Offered by UAQ FTZ

100% Direct Registry Issuance
UAQ FTZ • Commercial2 Active Packages

Commercial License

Permits wholesale, retail trade, import, export, and distribution of physical goods across international and regional corridors.

Foreign Ownership:100% Foreign Equity
Factory Premise:Flexi-Desk Allowed
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UAQ FTZ • Consultancy0 Active Packages

Consultancy License

Official statutory license category authorized under UAQ FTZ commercial regulations.

Foreign Ownership:100% Foreign Equity
Factory Premise:Flexi-Desk Allowed
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UAQ FTZ • Industrial1 Active Packages

Industrial License

Mandatory for manufacturing, assembly, chemical compounding, packaging, and industrial processing with dedicated warehouse/factory zoning.

Foreign Ownership:100% Foreign Equity
Factory Premise:Mandatory Physical Lease
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UAQ FTZ • Micro-Enterprise0 Active Packages

Micro-Enterprise License

Official statutory license category authorized under UAQ FTZ commercial regulations.

Foreign Ownership:100% Foreign Equity
Factory Premise:Flexi-Desk Allowed
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Official Tariff & Operational Framework

Base Trade License Tariff

AED 9,500

Standard direct issuance cost excluding mandatory workspace and establishment card.

Per-Visa Allocation Fee

AED 3,200

Includes entry permit, medical fitness examination, and Emirates ID stamping.

Issuance Turnaround

3 Days

Statutory processing timeline via federal portal integration.

Foreign Equity Rights

100% Foreign Equity

Corporate Tax Classification

0% Corporate Tax under Qualifying Free Zone regime

Local Market Access

Direct maritime shipping, free zone to free zone re-invoicing

Layer 4 • Physical Infrastructure

Physical Zones & Business Parks in UAQ FTZ

Warehousing • Power • Land Plots
Maritime Port ZonePort: Ahmed Bin Rashid Port (On-Site)

Ahmed Bin Rashid Port & Free Zone

Integrated deepwater maritime facility offering direct quayside loading, customs inspection on berth, and rapid clearance.

Power Capacity: Medium voltage port perimeter supply (up to 750 kVA)
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High-Intent Activity Setup in UAQ FTZ

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IndustrialSpecialty Chemical & Polymer Manufacturing
IndustrialMetal Fabrication & Precision Machining
CommercialE-Commerce & Digital Marketplace Portal
CommercialGeneral Trading (Multi-Commodity Import & Export)
Innovation / TechArtificial Intelligence & Algorithmic Trading Systems
CommercialCold Chain Logistics & Frozen Food Storage
IndustrialSolar Energy Equipment & Photovoltaic Assembly
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