Fujairah · Free Zone
Fujairah Creative City
Affordable media + creative free zone with 20,000+ clients
5d
License in
15
Visa quota
2000+
Activities
5/10
Bank score
Fujairah Creative City Free Zone serves 20,000+ clients across 180+ countries. Entrepreneur package from AED 5,520. Up to 15 visas on the Multi Visa package without a physical office.
Starting from
AED 9,820
Formenzo all-in estimate
Includes: Government fees, Formenzo service, flexi-desk, establishment card
Source: Formenzo 2026 operational data
Banking partners
Banks that open accounts for FCC companies with 90%+ approval.
Average time to IBAN
25 days
from license issuance
Formenzo setup timeline
Day-by-day what we deliver end-to-end, from signed engagement to funded IBAN.
Initial approval
We file your application with the Free Zone authority.
~2 days
License issued
Trade license + Establishment Card in hand. You can sign contracts.
~3 days
Investor visa
Entry permit → medical → Emirates ID → stamping.
~11 days
Bank account opened
Funded UAE IBAN ready to receive payments.
~9 days
Full cost breakdown
Every fee, transparent. Real 2026 AED pricing, no surprise invoices.
| Government license fee | AED 5,520 |
| Formenzo service fee (all-inclusive) | AED 2,500 |
| Establishment Card (only with visas) | AED 1,800 |
| Per-visa cost (optional) | AED 3,650 |
| Emirates ID (per person) | AED 390 |
| Medical fitness (per person) | AED 755 |
| Minimum setup (no visa) | AED 9,820 |
| With 1 investor visa (most founders) | AED 14,615 |
Why founders pick FCC
- ✓Entrepreneur package from AED 5,520
- ✓Up to 15 visas without a physical office
- ✓5 activities bundled in every package
- ✓2,000+ approved activities across media + services
- ✓Podcast studio, exhibition hall, meeting rooms on-site
Best for these activities
Not allowed
FCC — frequently asked questions
Quotable, answer-first, optimized for AI search (Perplexity, ChatGPT, Google AI Mode).
How much does a FCC license cost in 2026?
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A Fujairah Creative City (FCC) license costs AED 9,820 all-in for the zero-visa package in 2026 — that includes government license fee, Establishment Card, and Formenzo's all-inclusive service fee. Add one investor visa (entry permit, medical, Emirates ID, stamping) and the total becomes AED 14,615.
How long does FCC company setup take?
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FCC issues the trade license in 5 business days after initial approval (2 days). A residency visa adds approximately 11 more days. Opening a UAE corporate bank account adds 9 days on top. Total from signup to funded UAE IBAN: about 25 days.
How many visas can I get with FCC?
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FCC default package includes 5 visas, and the maximum allowed per license is 15. Each additional investor or employment visa costs approximately AED 3,650 including entry permit, medical, Emirates ID, and stamping.
Which UAE banks open accounts for FCC companies?
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FCC companies primarily bank with RAKBANK, Mashreq NeoBiz, WIO. Formenzo coordinates the KYC process and typical time from license issuance to funded account is 20 days. Bank approval rates vary by nationality; we pre-match you to the right bank before filing.
What business activities does FCC allow?
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FCC permits approximately 2,000 business activities. It is best suited for consulting, marketing, media, freelance. Activities not allowed include restaurant, trading, industrial — these require a UAE Mainland license.
Can I form a FCC company without visiting the UAE?
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Yes — FCC formation is fully remote through Formenzo. We handle document collection, trade name reservation, MOA drafting, and submission without a UAE visit. You only come to the UAE for one day to complete the medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics — and only if you want a residency visa. The trade license itself can be issued with zero travel.
Is FCC eligible for 0% UAE Corporate Tax?
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Yes. FCC is a recognized UAE Free Zone, so companies qualifying as a Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP) can maintain a 0% Corporate Tax rate on qualifying income. Non-qualifying income is taxed at the standard 9% above AED 375,000. FCC companies must register with the Federal Tax Authority within 3 months of incorporation — Formenzo handles this filing.
Why choose FCC over other UAE Free Zones?
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Affordable media + creative free zone with 20,000+ clients. Entrepreneur package from AED 5,520. Up to 15 visas without a physical office. Banking score: 5/10. Setup speed: 5 days. Starting cost: AED 9,820. Take Formenzo's 60-second assessment to compare FCC against 47 other UAE Free Zones based on your nationality, budget, and business activity.
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