Get pre-approvals, register your business and get your license:

Companies established in Fujairah Free Zone are governed by the rules. To get the necessary approvals, you need to apply with the documents. The list of documents varies on the type of business activity, the type of company and the requirements of the free zone authority. Below is a general guideline of steps and documents needed for approvals.

A. Initial approval:

First, you need the initial approval. You are required to provide:

1. Completed application form
2. Business plan
3. Copy of existing trade license/registration certificate (if you are an existing company, applicable for local company only)
4. Colored passport copies of the company's shareholder/s and the appointed Manager/Director for the new company
5. Specimen signature of the company's shareholder/s and the appointed Manager/Director for the new company
6. 2 years' audited financial reports for corporate entity or certificate of reference from a personal bank of the individual shareholder
7. NOC from current sponsor (for individuals)
8. Unit title deed
9. Letter of Intent
10. Registry Identification Code Form (RIC) for Manager/Director (Original and notarised)                                                                                                                                
11. ​ Freelancers need to submit fewer documents. In most cases, they need to submit:
    

1. Application for registration
2. CV
3. Bank reference letter
4.  Registry Identification Code Form (RIC) (Original and notarized)
   
   B. Registration:
   After getting initial approval, you need to pay registration fees and license fees. The fees depend on the type of license required. Then, you need to submit:

1. Completed application for registration
2. Board Resolution appointing Manager/Director (Notarized and attested)
3. Power of Attorney given to Manager/Director (Notarized and attested)
4. Memorandum and Articles of Association (Notarized and attested)
5. Specimen signature of Manager/Director (Notarized and attested)
6. Passport-size photo of Manager/Director against white background
7.  Share capital information
   
   C. Licensing and visa process:
   1- Lease agreements will be prepared by the authority
   2- Then trade license will be issued
   3- Visa processing will start.
   

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