Fujairah Oil Industry Zone

Fujairah · Fujairah Free Zone Authority · Est. 2003

Oil & GasEnergy TradingBunkeringMaritime Logistics

FOIZ is an energy free zone located adjacent to the Port of Fujairah, the world's second-largest bunkering port. Packages start from AED 21,000, supporting up to 10 visa allocations with moderate banking access. Spanning 12.8 million square meters with extensive crude oil and refined product storage facilities, FOIZ caters to energy traders, bunkering firms, oil storage operators, and refining companies seeking direct Indian Ocean shipping access.

From

AED 21,000

Year 1 (estimated)

Eligibility restricted

Highly specialized oil, gas and energy focus; extremely limited scope for non-energy businesses.

Quick facts

Registered companies18+

Banking difficultyModerate

Dependent visasAllowed

Pricing packages

0 Visa (Virtual Office)

AED 21,000

— · Virtual Office · 0 visas

Renews at AED 20,000

Estimated

1 Visa (Small Warehouse)

AED 40,840

— · Small Warehouse · 1 visa

Renews at AED 39,840

Estimated

2 Visas (Standard Warehouse)

AED 50,680

— · Standard Warehouse · 2 visas

Renews at AED 49,680

Estimated

3+ Visas (Large Warehouse)

AED 60,520

— · Large Warehouse · 3 visas

Renews at AED 59,520

Estimated

Features

Mainland trading

Dual licence allowed

Forensic analysis

Substance

High

Audit risk

Moderate

Forensic ease

4/10

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FOIZ is the epicenter of the UAE's downstream energy, bunkering, and oil storage strategy.

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Common questions

How much does it cost to set up in FOIZ?

The cheapest published package for Fujairah Oil Industry Zone is 0 Visa (Virtual Office) at AED 21,000 for Year 1, renewing at AED 20,000. Costs scale with visa count, office type, and licensed activities.

Is banking easy to set up with a FOIZ licence?

Banking difficulty for FOIZ is rated "Moderate". Known banking partners include Emirates NBD, First Abu Dhabi Bank, Mashreq Bank.

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