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A general free zone in Umm Al Quwain that licenses companies across most non-retail activities, from consultancy and services to trading and industry.
Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone is a general free zone rather than a sector-specific one, so it welcomes companies across most industries. It licenses commercial, general trading, service and industrial businesses, and offers freelancer permits for individuals.
That breadth makes it a flexible option when your business does not fit neatly into one category. We help you choose the licence and workspace that match what you do, prepare the documents and manage the application.
Why open your business in UAQ Free Trade Zone.
Open to most industries
A general free zone, so trading, consultancy, services and industrial businesses can all set up here.
A full range of licences
Commercial, general trading, service and industrial licences, plus freelancer permits for individuals.
Option to add a second category
Companies can add a second licence category, for example trading alongside consultancy.
Choice of structure
A Free Zone Establishment, a Free Zone Company with several shareholders, or a branch of an existing company.
Space for every stage
From flexi-desks and offices to warehouses and industrial land.
Within driving distance of Dubai
Located in Umm Al Quwain, reachable from Dubai, Sharjah and the northern emirates by road.
Licences and structure
A commercial licence covers trading in specified product lines, while a general trading licence allows a wider range of permitted goods. A service licence covers professional and consultancy work, and an industrial licence covers manufacturing, usually with a warehouse or land unit.
Certain goods and specialist activities need extra approvals. We identify these at the start so your application goes in complete.
Documents you will need
The typical starting list is below. The authority may ask for more depending on your activity, and we tell you exactly what applies before you gather anything.
- Passport copies for every shareholder and manager
- A recent passport-size photograph of each
- Proof of residential address
- Current UAE visa page or Emirates ID, if you are already in the UAE
- For a corporate shareholder: certificate of incorporation, memorandum and articles, and a board resolution approving the new company
Each free zone sets its own rules, activity lists and visa quotas, and these change from time to time. We confirm the current position with the authority before you commit to anything.
How setup works.
Brief
A short conversation about what the company will do, how many visas you need, your timeline and where your clients are.
Structure
We map your business to the right licence type, activities and workspace, and confirm the current requirements with the authority.
Application
We prepare your documents, submit the application and follow up on approvals, so you are not chasing anyone.
Licence and visas
Licence issued, then establishment card, residence visas and Emirates ID, with help preparing for your bank account.
Questions we are asked.
Can I combine trading and consultancy?
Yes. The zone allows a second licence category to be added, so a trading company can also hold a consultancy licence.
Is there a freelancer option?
Yes, freelancer permits are available for individuals working on their own.
How many visas can I get?
It depends on your licence and workspace. We confirm the exact quota before you commit.
How much does it cost?
It depends on the licence, workspace and visas. Tell us what you need and we will send a written quote.
Do I need to be in the UAE?
Much of the preparation can be done remotely. Residence visas need you in the UAE for the medical test and biometrics.
Get a quote for UAQ Free Trade Zone.
A few quick questions, then we come back with the right route and a written quote.