Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone (UAQ FTZ)

Choose one of the Northern Emirates’ top-rated and most affordable UAE-free zones to launch your new company in.

About Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone

Organize your company around a flourishing business district.

Founded in 1987, UAQ FTZ saw a surge in popularity following a reorganization in 2014 that put a strategic emphasis on offering the tools and incentives required for a flourishing business community. It is situated next to the highway that connects all of the emirates as well as the two main seaports of the United Arab Emirates, Sharjah International Airport and Dubai International Airport. Due to its advantageous location, UAQ FTZ draws businesses of all kinds, including multinational conglomerates, independent contractors, and start-ups from more than 150 countries.

The most popular business activities in UAQ FTZ are:

  • Logistics
  • Freelancing
  • Consultancies
  • E-commerce
  • General trading
  • Assembling or repacking
About Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone

Utilize the open investment climate and steady economy at UAQ FTZ to expand your company.

The UAQ Free Trade Area is well known for its advantageous tax policies, cheap labor and living expenses, accessibility to wealthy customers, first-rate infrastructure, quick development, highly skilled labor force, and access to international markets. UAQ FTZ is constantly innovating and updating its infrastructure to meet the demands of the market. These days, it provides businesses of all sizes with premium office space, fully serviced industrial land, warehouses, offices, and flexible, virtual office rental options.

Unmatched business competitive advantages are available to all UAQ FTZ members, including:

  • Networking possibilities with more than 8,000 businesses, investors, and business owners from more than 150 countries
  • Daily, weekly, and monthly leases for warehouse space
  • Extra concessions at the seaport of UAQ
  • Plots of land for a maximum 25-year lease
  • Perfect for showrooms and warehouses
  • Easy access to main thoroughfares
Benefits of Establishing a Business in the UAQ FTZ

Countless chances to improve your life and business

Umm Al Quwain Free Zone offers one of the most alluring settings for successful investment in the United Arab Emirates, making it the perfect choice for startups, SMEs, and conglomerates. Umm Al Quwain is a strategic business hub in the region because of its low cost of living and labor, stable economy, and friendly investment climate.

100% foreign ownership

100% foreign company ownership and 100% capital repatriation are permitted under UAQ FZE.

Extensive array of amenities

Solutions for office space, land, and warehousing are available for all kinds of businesses.

Excellent customer support

Progressive laws and regulations that are favorable to investors

Opportunities for acquiring talents

No limitations on employing foreign workers

Management of businesses made simpler

There is no need for an audit report or a visa deposit.

A wide range of business activities

1,500+ business endeavors to select from

FREE ZONE'S Business Amenities

Numerous top-notch facilities in UAQ FTZ

The Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone Authority provides executive offices and co-working spaces that are meticulously planned and designed. Flexible leasing terms are offered for the office units, which give businesses everything they need to develop and flourish.

We can help you with the entire company formation process, guarantee expert support once the business license is obtained, and present you with the best-tailored business setup packages available in UAQ FTZ. We can also give you up-to-date information on all ongoing offers.

RECEIVE A RESULT IN FIFTY-SECONDS

1Pro Centre DMCC is available to help you select the ideal corporate structure, location, and facilities for your UAE-based company.

BUSINESS LICENSE TYPES IN UAQ FTZ

Select a license type from those offered by UAQ FTZ.

The Umm Al-Quwain Free Trade Zone’s investor-friendly rules and regulations streamline and expedite the registration process. There are three ways to legally represent a business: as a branch of an already-existing company, as a Free Zone company with multiple shareholders, or as a Free Zone establishment with one shareholder. The investor also needs to select land options, office space, and warehouse space.

The following types of licenses are available in UAQ FTZ:

  • Commercial License
  • Services License
  • Consultancy License
  • Freelance Permits
  • Industrial License
  • General Trading License
Our Services

Customized packages meeting all your business needs

If you are considering setting up a business in Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone (UAQ FTZ), 1Pro Centre DMCC is here to provide you with full assistance in crafting a personalized package, creating the most suitable company structure, finding the right facility for your future business, and supporting you along your way to success in one of the most fast-growing UAE Free Zones

The most popular management consulting packages at 1Pro Centre DMCC are listed below. We do not provide business setup and immigration assistance only, we carefully analyze your requirements and provide the best solution for your business. We assist you in establishing the company, immigrating of your family members and employees opening the bank account, and providing full support after the company has been established. For a customized proposal for your business in the UAE, please contact our Business Setup Experts.

As the most reputable and trusted management consulting firm in the UAE, we guarantee high-quality and 100% transparent services throughout the entire company formation process.

Below you will find the list of services included in our Business Setup Package:

  • Business setup consultancy
  • Regular updates regarding the full process
  • Initial approval: company name, activity, shareholder’s structure
  • Business plan summary creation
  • Company registration
  • Facility arrangement (Business Park)
  • Company licensing
  • Establishment card
  • Company stamp
  • Company letterhead
  • Company profile
  • Accounts Guide for UAE Businesses not registered for VAT
  • FREE Documents Expiration Notifications after one year

1Pro centre DMCC core mission is to make your UAE residence visa application and other processes as simple and smooth as possible.

We make this happen by providing you with the expert help to advise all the required documents to apply for a UAE residence visa. We can even help you with regards to the attestations and translations of the required certificates and we can guide you on how to get the required documentation. Our expert team enjoys accuracy and speed of completion, for that reason every application goes through a process of verifying the documents and that all requirements are met in order to complete the process without any obstacles or difficulties.

Apart from this, we take care of all aspects of your UAE residence visa application while guiding you in every step, from inquiry to the successful and approval of your residence visa.

Here is a list of the services that are included in our UAE residence Visa Package:

  • Assessment of individual situation
  • Review of the required documents
  • Entry permit Application submission
  • Medical tests arrangement typing
  • Emirates ID arrangement typing
  • E-residence visa submission
  • Emirates ID issuance and delivery to customer
  • Timely updates

In our capacity as the most caring management consultancy in the UAE, we ensure that our clients have no reason to worry: we will find the best UAE bank that suits your business needs, prepare all your documents, and arrange a meeting with the banker at our office.

Below you will find the list of services included in our Bank Account Opening Package:

  • Assessment of individual/corporate background
  • Preparation of Required Documents with a Company Profile specially designed for banks
  • Coordination with Relationship Officer before account opening application meeting
  • Scheduling a meeting with Relationship Officer
  • Full Assistance during bank account opening application and interview
  • Follow-up of account opening
  • Regular updates
  • Introduction of Official Relationship Manager
  • 400 Monthly Transactions
  • Daily Transactions Recording (sales, purchase, general)
  • Monthly Accounting Reports (sales, accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash & bank reconciliation, expense report)
  • Monthly Management Reports (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement)
  • Quarterly Management Reports
  • Fixed Asset Register
  • Financial Analysis
  • Quarterly VAT Return Filing
  • Annually Financial Reports
  • Annually End of Services & Gratuity Calculation
  • Dedicated Account Manager
Business Setup

As the most reputable and trusted management consulting firm in the UAE, we guarantee high-quality and 100% transparent services throughout the entire company formation process.

Below you will find the list of services included in our Business Setup Package:

  • Business setup consultancy
  • Regular updates regarding the full process
  • Initial approval: company name, activity, shareholder’s structure
  • Business plan summary creation
  • Company registration
  • Facility arrangement (Business Park)
  • Company licensing
  • Establishment card
  • Company stamp
  • Company letterhead
  • Company profile
  • Accounts Guide for UAE Businesses not registered for VAT
  • FREE Documents Expiration Notifications after one year
UAE Resident Visa

1Pro centre DMCC core mission is to make your UAE residence visa application and other processes as simple and smooth as possible.

We make this happen by providing you with the expert help to advise all the required documents to apply for a UAE residence visa. We can even help you with regards to the attestations and translations of the required certificates and we can guide you on how to get the required documentation. Our expert team enjoys accuracy and speed of completion, for that reason every application goes through a process of verifying the documents and that all requirements are met in order to complete the process without any obstacles or difficulties.

Apart from this, we take care of all aspects of your UAE residence visa application while guiding you in every step, from inquiry to the successful and approval of your residence visa.

Here is a list of the services that are included in our UAE residence Visa Package:

  • Assessment of individual situation
  • Review of the required documents
  • Entry permit Application submission
  • Medical tests arrangement typing
  • Emirates ID arrangement typing
  • E-residence visa submission
  • Emirates ID issuance and delivery to customer
  • Timely updates
Bank Account

In our capacity as the most caring management consultancy in the UAE, we ensure that our clients have no reason to worry: we will find the best UAE bank that suits your business needs, prepare all your documents, and arrange a meeting with the banker at our office.

Below you will find the list of services included in our Bank Account Opening Package:

  • Assessment of individual/corporate background
  • Preparation of Required Documents with a Company Profile specially designed for banks
  • Coordination with Relationship Officer before account opening application meeting
  • Scheduling a meeting with Relationship Officer
  • Full Assistance during bank account opening application and interview
  • Follow-up of account opening
  • Regular updates
  • Introduction of Official Relationship Manager
Accounting & VAT Support
  • 400 Monthly Transactions
  • Daily Transactions Recording (sales, purchase, general)
  • Monthly Accounting Reports (sales, accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash & bank reconciliation, expense report)
  • Monthly Management Reports (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement)
  • Quarterly Management Reports
  • Fixed Asset Register
  • Financial Analysis
  • Quarterly VAT Return Filing
  • Annually Financial Reports
  • Annually End of Services & Gratuity Calculation
  • Dedicated Account Manager