By Moinuddin
December 04, 2025I’m Moin Uddin, a Dubai-based business setup consultant and an official channel partner of Umm Al Quwain Free Zone (UAQ FTZ). UAQ FTZ is consistently recognized as the most cost-effective and startup-friendly free zone in the UAE. It combines the many benefits of a tax-free environment with unmatched affordability, making it the perfect entry point for:
I provide full support to ensure you secure the most competitive UAQ FTZ package, simplifying your licensing, visa, and corporate bank account process.
UAQ Free Zone is designed for maximum savings and minimal compliance burdens, making it ideal for budget-conscious entrepreneurs.
| Key Feature | Business Benefit (Keywords) |
|---|---|
| Lowest Entry Cost | Packages start from AED 5,500, offering the cheapest legal entry into the UAE market. |
| No Annual Audit | UAQ FTZ does not require annual financial audits, significantly reducing compliance costs and administration. |
| Freelancer Permit | Specialized Freelancer Permit (from AED 9,999) covering IT, Media, Consulting, and creative sectors. |
| Full Financial Control | 100% foreign ownership, zero corporate/personal tax, and full repatriation of capital and profits. |
UAQ FTZ offers flexible packages including the specialized LYTE (License Only) and START (License + Visa) options.
| Package Type | Starting Annual Cost (AED) | Visa Quota & Facility | Ideal for (Focus Keywords) |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAQ LYTE (License Only) | AED 5,500 – 8,000 | 0 Visas | Non-resident shareholders, remote business owners, and market testing. Cheapest UAE setup. |
| Freelancer Permit (UAQ) | AED 9,999 | 1 Visa Quota Option | Individuals in Media, Consulting, IT, and Creative sectors needing UAE residency. |
| UAQ START (1 Visa) | AED 12,500 (All-inclusive offer) | 1 Investor Visa Quota | Flexi Desk | Solo entrepreneurs needing UAE residency, flexi desk, and full immigration support. |
| Multi-Visa Package | AED 13,500 – 16,000 | 2+ Visas | Dedicated Office or Scalable Facilities | Growing SMEs and trading companies needing to sponsor employees and family. |
*Note: The AED 12,500 UAQ START package is often advertised as all-inclusive, covering the license, 1 visa, medical, Emirates ID, and co-working space.*
UAQ FTZ is a general free zone, welcoming over 2,000 activities across diverse sectors. You can typically include up to three distinct or ten similar activities on one commercial license.
| License Type | Key Activities Permitted | Ideal Business Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial License | Import/export, wholesale, retail, trading of goods. | E-commerce, Trading, Import/Export businesses. |
| General Trading License | Broad allowance to trade multiple, unrelated products. | Large trading houses and businesses with diverse portfolios. |
| Service License | Consulting, professional services, training, logistics, and agencies. | Business Consultants, IT firms, and Educational Services. |
| Freelancer Permit | Individual services in media, technology, design, or consulting. | Solo professionals who invoice under their personal name. |
| Industrial License | Manufacturing, assembly, packaging, and light industrial activities. | Companies requiring warehouse facilities or leased land plots. |
UAQ FTZ offers cost-effective physical solutions, ensuring your operational costs remain low:
UAQ FTZ is known for its fast and simplified digital incorporation process. I manage every step to guarantee efficiency:
UAQ FTZ offers the perfect starting line for any budget, combining the low cost of entry with the full benefits of UAE residency and tax incentives.
Get your guaranteed final UAQ FTZ Cost quote, including the Freelancer Permit or Start Package, and launch your business with confidence. or want to vat registration in uaq, and corporate tax registration.
