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Umm Al Quwain

Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone (UAQ Free Trade Zone)

UAQ Free Trade Zone is a budget-friendly option in Umm Al Quwain, popular with freelancers, small traders, and consultants.

AED 5,500

Starting Cost

AED 2,200

Flexi-Desk

6+

Max Visas

2014

Established

Best for:Budget startupsSmall tradingConsultantsE-commerce

Key Highlights

  • Among cheapest options
  • Quick setup
  • Small team-friendly
  • Strait-forward process

Plan your setup

Use our UAE Business Setup Cost Calculator to estimate your total Year 1 cost when setting up in UAQ Free Trade Zone, including visas and office fees.

If you're operating in the UAE, you may need to calculate VAT on your invoices (mandatory registration if taxable supplies exceed AED 375,000/year).

UAQ Free Trade Zone companies that qualify as QFZP may pay 0% on qualifying income — use our Corporate Tax Calculator with Advanced Options to model your QFZP tax position.

License Types Available

CommercialServiceConsultingIndustrial

Banking Support

🏦 Moderate

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Hiring employees in UAQ Free Trade Zone? Calculate end-of-service gratuity entitlements under UAE Labour Law — payable within 14 days of contract end.

WE HANDLE THIS FOR YOU

Setting up in UAQ Free Trade Zone? We handle it end-to-end.

From license application to bank account opening and visa processing. Fixed fee, no surprises.

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