Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone

UAQ · UAQ Free Zone Authority · Est. 1987

Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone (UAQ FTZ) is a government-managed, low-cost jurisdiction suited for small businesses, freelancers, and commercial trading operations. Packages start at AED 5,500 for zero-visa setups and AED 12,500 for single-visa bundles, supporting up to 4 visa allocations with moderate banking access and standard digital setup processes.

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AED 5,500

Year 1

UAQFTZ LYTE (Zero-Visa)

AED 5,500

LYTE License · Flexi Desk · 0 visas

Renews at AED 5,500

UAQ START All-Inclusive (1 Visa)

AED 12,500

UAQ START · Flexi Desk · 1 visa

Renews at AED 12,500

Startup 2-Visa Package

AED 22,724

Startup Package · Flexi Desk · 2 visas

Renews at AED 13,500

Premium 4-Visa Package

AED 48,798

Premium Package · Flexi Desk · 4 visas

Renews at AED 32,500

Estimated

Advisory Estimate

AED 9,550

— · 0 visas

Renews at AED 7,000

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How much does it cost to set up in UAQ FTZ?

The cheapest published package for Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone is UAQFTZ LYTE (Zero-Visa) at AED 5,500 for Year 1, renewing at AED 5,500. Costs scale with visa count, office type, and licensed activities.

How long does UAQ FTZ setup take?

Typical processing time is 2–5 business days, though bank account opening usually adds further time.

Is banking easy to set up with a UAQ FTZ licence?

Banking difficulty for UAQ FTZ is rated "Moderate". Known banking partners include National Bank of Umm Al Quwain (NBQ), Emirates Development Bank (EDB), Wio Bank.

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