Business Setup in Creative City, Fujairah
- Company Setup from 5,520 AED
- Registration from 1 week
- Bank account Guaranteed
- Residence visas for 2 years
About Creative City Fujairah
Creative City Fujairah Free Zone is an authority under the Emirate of Fujairah. As a substitute for Dubai Media City, it was introduced in 2007.
The Zone of Creating Professional service activities are the main focus of the Fujairah zone. It doesn’t engage in any trading activity.
This free zone provides remote business setup and processing for visas.
With 100% ownership and no annual audits or capital restrictions, it boasts a quick registration process that may be finished in a week.
Among UAE business setup options, one of the greatest visa offers is the range of resident visas available, which range from zero to 15.
Is Creative City suitable for your business?
— Yes If
- If your exclusive focus is on professional pursuits unrelated to trade, such as personal training, intellectual property rights protection, management consulting, or marketing consulting.
- If you require a fully remote business registration, Creative City does not require you to physically visit unless you intend to serve as a sponsor or acquire a driver’s license.
- The starting price for a business setup in the United Arab Emirates is 5,520 AED if you’re searching for a quick and inexpensive approach to starting a company with a professional license.
- Creative City offers multi-visa packages with a flexi-desk that can accommodate up to 15 visa allocations if you require a lot of them.
— No If
- Consider Umm Al Quwain Free Zone if you are involved in trading yet value-reduced setup expenses. It is closer to Dubai and has affordable fees, which may provide a better balance between cost and convenience for some business requirements.
- Creative City is also not the most practical choice if you intend to sponsor dependents while residing in Dubai, as the Emirate of Fujairah is the furthest away from Dubai—about two hours’ journey away.
- You must physically visit the Immigration Authority in Fujairah in order to receive a driver’s license, which implies you must also go to Creative City Fujairah.
- Consider SHAMS Free Zone or AMC Free Zone options if you require professional services and activities closer to Dubai.
- For those without a UAE resident visa or those who have never been to the UAE before. The Fujairah Freezone needs the applicant’s UID number to process the license registration. You can get more advice and solutions from your business setup advisor if you have never been to the UAE and are considering establishing a company in the CCFZ.
Creative City company formation process
Regardless of whether you are in the UAE or overseas, you can register your company remotely. If you choose a package that does not require a visa, you can register your company within two to three working days after it is first approved.
Step 1: Choose the entity and license types from the Fujairah Creative City free zone that best fit your needs.
Selecting the incorrect activity, registration authority, or location might result in mistakes during company registration, which can cause issues when opening a bank account or obtaining a resident visa. Thus, it is essential to examine this subject carefully.
One of the following legal entities may be registered in Creative City:
- Establishment of a Free Zone (FZE) with a single shareholder
- A company in the free zone (FZC) with several shareholders
- A local company’s branch
- An overseas company’s branch
Step 2: Get the required paperwork ready. Creative City only needs a small amount of paperwork.
- A copy of the owner’s passport (valid for six months)
- The UAE’s prior entrance stamp or visa
- Recommended name for the business
- Business activity
In order to move forward with the application, the necessary costs for the registration process must be paid when all the documents have been gathered and the required paperwork has been prepared.
Step 3: Get the company’s license and registration paperwork, specifically
- Certificate of incorporation
- License
- Lease agreement
- MoA and Articles of Association
Step 4:
Visit https://sys.ccfz.ae/ubo to submit the Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) Declaration form. This step is required in the Creative City company setup process following the license issuance.
You will face penalties and fines if you don’t. A UBO is a natural person who owns or controls more than 25% of the company’s equity and has more than 25% of the voting rights, directly or indirectly.
Step 5: Get an establishment card
Get an establishment card, which gives your business the ability to sponsor residence visas and contains information about it. The card will arrive in 7–10 working days.
Step 6: Apply for an entry permit
If you apply from within the United Arab Emirates, you will need to convert your visa status from a previous visa to a residence visa once the entry permission is granted.
If you are not in the United Arab Emirates, you must enter the country, get your entrance permit stamped, and then complete the remaining steps of the residency visa application process by providing the required paperwork.
Step 7:
Complete a medical checkup and apply for a resident visa.
Step 8:
Apply for an Emirates ID.
Step 9:
Finish the biometrics process at an Emirates ID centre.
Step 10:
You can submit all the information for visa approval as soon as you obtain the results of your biometrics and medical test. You will receive an email with your electronic visa. It is also available through the UAE ICP app.
Step 11: Get your Emirates ID
Following the approval of the residence visa, the government creates a plastic identity card, which is a crucial document needed to pay bills or fines, rent an apartment, open a bank account, and more. Additionally, it gives you access to various local services and savings.
Step 12: Create a bank account
To open a corporate bank account, submit an application to a UAE bank. It can take a few weeks for approval.
You can begin operating your company in the UAE as soon as you have the account details.
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Creative City licenses and costs
As previously stated, only professional licenses are available from Creative City Fujairah. 5,520 AED is the price of the beginning setup package without visas.
| Package | Cost (AED) |
|---|---|
|
Business starter + zero visas + flexi-desk (up to 2 shareholders) |
5,520 |
|
Business multi-visa package (3 to 15 visas) + flexi-desk (up to 6 shareholders) |
17,520 |
Three business activities are included in each license. The license has a one-year expiration date and can be renewed every year.
The license, an establishment card, PRO services, flexi-desk services, a one-year e-channel registration, and government fees are all included in the license package price. Only two visas and Emirates ID fees are covered; any extra visas (up to 15 visas) would incur expenses. Medical bills are paid for separately.
Creative City business activities
There is absolutely no trading activity going on in Creative City Fujairah.
With a wide range of service and consulting areas, it offers an excellent list of professional operations.
Among the business operations are the following:
- Broadcasting
- Media & Marketing
- Publishing
- Event Management
- Media Support Services
- Consultancy
- New Media Services
- Business Information
- Production
- Music & Entertainment
- Information technology
- Design
- Education
Pre-approval from the free zone management is required for certain activities, such as broadcasting.
Creative City facilities
A cutting-edge, fully furnished business centre in this free zone is open 24/7 (hours per month).
The facilities listed below are available for leasing from Creative Zone Fujairah:
| Facility type | Description |
|---|---|
|
Flexi-desk |
This option provides the minimum required office space, allowing your business to operate efficiently while optimizing costs. |
|
Executive office |
This is a fully furnished and serviced office space for your business, providing essential administrative and operational support. This facility offers a professional environment with modern amenities, conference and meeting rooms, enabling companies to operate efficiently within the free zone’s location. |
These businesses offer the following services:
- Meeting room access
- Fast-speed internet access
- Printing and copying services
- Receptionist
- Maintenance and cleaning
All the facilities are situated in the Fujairah free zone.
Creative City visa costs
You, your employees, and your family members are eligible for resident visas if you open a business in the Fujairah Free Zone.
Up to 15 visas may already be included in the deal, depending on the licensing plan you select. However, the cost is shown in the table below if you need to apply for an additional visa.
Creative City Fujairah visa costs (AED):
| Creative City fee | Medical checkup | Emirates ID | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Investor |
3,650 |
755 |
390 |
4,795 |
|
Employee |
3,650 |
755 |
390 |
4,795 |
The duration of this residence visa is two years.
The following paperwork is needed, and the procedure for sponsoring dependents under their visa is relatively simple:
Tenancy contract: In the UAE, you need to rent an apartment.
Marriage certificate: You should confirm it at your home country’s UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UAE Embassy.
Birth certificate (for your child): Additionally, it must be certified by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UAE Embassy in your nation.
In the Fujairah Free Zone, specific nationalities are regarded as high-risk. These nations are:
- Syria
- Bangladesh
- Turkey
- Egypt
- Algeria
- Sudan
- Iraq, and others.
You should check with your company setup consultant about what applies to your nationality at the time of registration, as this list is subject to frequent modifications and varies depending on the emirate.
Alternatively, you might consider setting up your business in Dubai, where there are lax immigration regulations and a high likelihood of getting your license and residency permit granted.
Due to the low level of immigration restrictions in Dubai, it is generally advised that individuals from high-risk nations establish their businesses there. One of the most common business setup choices in Dubai right now is the DMCC company setup.
Creative City company license renewal
Your designated agent can easily oversee the simple process of renewing your business from a distance.
The cost of this yearly renewal, which is far less than the original setup fee, varies according to the package that the business selects.
After a license is renewed, businesses with bank accounts in the United Arab Emirates are required to show the freshly granted license to the bank. This step guarantees that the business’s financial services will continue uninterrupted.
Creative City company amendments
- Change of company name
- Change of the manager (person-in-charge)
- Change of business activities
- Shares transfer, etc.
Share transfers cost roughly 2,000 AED, while other adjustments cost much less.
Creative City company liquidation
Only after obtaining a personal application from a shareholder or an authorized agent with a power of attorney from the business owners may the liquidation of a company in Creative City Fujairah begin.
The termination of a resident visa carries an additional fee of AED 600, while the cancellation of a company license carries a fee of AED 4,000.
Before starting the liquidation process, it is essential that any corporate bank accounts that the company may have kept be closed. It will be necessary to obtain a confirmation letter from the bank confirming the account closure.
The free zone government will issue a formal deregistration letter following the company’s successful dissolution. This marks the end of the company’s existence within the free zone and acts as an official certification of its dissolution.
Conclusion
Forming a company in Creative City Fujairah through JSB Incorporation is a strategic and rewarding choice for entrepreneurs and businesses seeking a dynamic, cost-effective, and supportive environment in the UAE.
With its streamlined processes, expert guidance, and commitment to meeting client needs, JSB Incorporation simplifies the complexities of setting up your business in this flourishing free zone.
FAQs
Creative City offers 100% foreign ownership, tax-free income, and a streamlined business setup process.
It provides licenses for media, consultancy, education, events, IT services, and more.
The process typically takes 1-3 working days, depending on the application type.
Yes, company formation includes eligibility for UAE residency visas for owners and employees.
Creative City does not require a minimum capital deposit for company formation.
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Office No 20, 4th Floor, Al Moosa Tower 2,
Sheikh Zayed Road Dubai, United Arab Emirates P.O. Box 27614.
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+971 4 824 4842
info@jsbincorporation.com