Free Zones / FCC
Fujairah · Fujairah Free Zone Authority · Est. 2007
Established in 2007, Creative City Fujairah is a service-oriented free zone designed for media, consulting, IT, and creative businesses, with packages starting from AED 10,000 for freelancers and AED 17,000 for standard companies. Supporting up to 15 visa allocations per license with moderate banking access, it provides an accessible, fully digital setup process without requiring mandatory physical office space.
From
AED 10,000
Year 1
Quick facts
Freelancer License (0 Visa)
AED 10,000
Freelancer License · Flexi Desk · 0 visas
Renews at AED 10,000
Commercial License — Single Owner (FZE)
AED 17,000
FZE · Flexi Desk · 0 visas
Renews at AED 15,000
Commercial License — Multiple Owners (FZ-LLC)
AED 21,000
FZ-LLC · Flexi Desk · 0 visas
Renews at AED 18,000
Estimated
Freelancer Company + 3 Visa Package
AED 44,220
— · Flexi Desk · 3 visas
Renews at AED 30,000
Baby Business + 6 Visa Package
AED 61,940
— · Flexi Desk · 6 visas
Renews at AED 33,500
Advisory Estimate
AED 10,280
— · 0 visas
Renews at AED 7,500
Estimated
Features
Mainland trading
Dual licence allowed
Forensic analysis
Substance
Low
Audit risk
Standard
Forensic ease
4/10
Remote-Economy Hub; High Risk of 'Statutory Ghosting' reassessment.
Fujairah Creative City is a premier node for the UAE’s creative economy, popular for its cost-effective virtual structures.
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How much does it cost to set up in FCC?
The cheapest published package for Fujairah Creative City is Freelancer License (0 Visa) at AED 10,000 for Year 1, renewing at AED 10,000. Costs scale with visa count, office type, and licensed activities.
How long does FCC setup take?
Typical processing time is 30–30 business days, though bank account opening usually adds further time.
Is banking easy to set up with a FCC licence?
Banking difficulty for FCC is rated "Moderate". Known banking partners include Emirates NBD, Mashreq Bank, RAKBANK, FAB.
Crypto-friendly
Shared ownership
Coworking available
Online portal
Audit required
Common pitfalls
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Response within 2–3 business days