Fujairah Creative City Free Zone (FCC)
Fujairah Creative City Free Zone (FCC) is a dynamic and innovative business hub located in the emirate of Fujairah. Designed to cater to the creative, media, and technology industries, it offers businesses a platform to thrive in an environment that fosters innovation and entrepreneurship.
With an emphasis on media, technology, consultancy, and creative services, FCC is an ideal choice for professionals and businesses in fields such as film production, advertising, IT services, event management, and design. The Free Zone promotes a cost-effective and flexible business setup, making it particularly attractive for startups and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs)
Legal Entity Types
- Free Zone Establishment (FZE)
- Free Zone Company (FZC)
- Branch of a Foreign Company
Business Activities
Ownership & Licensing
Key information regarding ownership structure, taxation and licensing.
Ownership & Tax Benefits
Business Ownership StructureOwnership
100% Foreign Ownership
Corporate Tax
9% tax on profits exceeding AED 375,000.
VAT
Standard UAE VAT of 5%.
Licensing
Business License
Licenses are issued according to the selected business activity such as media, technology, consultancy and other approved sectors.
Office Space & Business Information
Fujairah Creative City provides flexible office solutions together with investor-friendly business facilities.
Office Space Solutions
Flexible workspaces designed for startups, SMEs and growing enterprises.
Virtual Office
Professional business address.Shared Office
Cost-effective collaborative workspace.Dedicated Office
Private office for established businesses.Warehouse Units
Storage and industrial facilities.Minimum Capital
No minimum capital requirement for company formation.
Visa Options
Multiple visa packages based on office space and business activities.
Regulatory Authority
Fujairah Creative City Free Zone Authority regulates company registration and licensing.
Real Estate
Businesses can own or lease property within the free zone.
Business License Validity
Licenses are generally issued for 1 to 3 years and can be renewed upon expiry.
Business Benefits
Enjoy world-class business advantages with a tax-friendly environment.
100% repatriation of profits
Transfer your profits freely without restrictions.
100% foreign ownership
Full ownership of your company without local sponsorship.
No personal income tax
Maximize your earnings with zero personal income tax.
Exemption from import/export duties
Reduce costs with duty-free import and export privileges.
Compliance
Regulatory RequirementsBusinesses must comply with UAE federal laws together with all regulations issued by the Fujairah Creative City Free Zone Authority to ensure smooth business operations.
Cost of Registration
AED 12,000+
Registration packages generally start from approximately AED 12,000 and vary according to the selected business activity, company size and licensing requirements.