Formed with one individual, either an individual or a company. The minimum capital requirement depends on the activity.
Formed with a minimum of two and a maximum of five shareholders, either individuals or companies, or a combination of both.
The license allows an existing local company (with a license to operate in the UAE) to open a representative office or branch within the free zone.
Fujairah Creative City is one of the more affordable entry points to a UAE licence and is popular with freelancers, consultants, media professionals and small service businesses. It requires no physical office, which keeps the running cost low for solo operators. Through Worldwide Formations a zero-visa licence starts at AED 5,275 covering up to ten activities, or AED 8,450 with an investor visa, medical and Emirates ID included. Our UAE business setup cost calculator gives a costed estimate for Fujairah Creative City in about two minutes.
GET A Free ConsultationNo. FCC issues licences without a physical office requirement, which is what keeps the running cost low for solo operators and small teams. If you later need staff space, that is a separate decision rather than a condition of the licence.
The quota is tied to your package rather than to floor space, which is unusual and part of the appeal for remote teams. Confirm the number you need at registration — increasing it afterwards is possible but not automatic.
Yes. Approval depends on your activity, shareholder nationality and expected turnover rather than on the zone itself, though banks are generally more familiar with the larger Dubai zones. We prepare the bank file accordingly and make the introduction.
Yes, and many clients do exactly that. A residence visa issued through the zone is valid UAE-wide and there is no requirement to attend an office. Your licence is in Fujairah; your working life can be anywhere.
Media, consultancy, marketing, IT, education services and a broad range of professional activities. It is a service-oriented zone rather than one built for trading physical goods.
Through Worldwide Formations, AED 5,275 for a zero-visa licence covering up to ten activities, or AED 8,450 including one investor visa, medical and Emirates ID. The zone's own package fees vary and we confirm your exact total before you commit.