Mainland Company Formation (LLC / Sole Establishment / Civil Company)
Umm Al Quwain Department of Economic Development (UAQ DED)
- Indicative timing
- ~1-10 working days once documents ready
- Rinjaz role
- prepare; type; submit; follow-up
RINJAZ · BUSINESS SERVICESUAQ · UAE BUSINESS SERVICES
Business services
in Umm Al Quwain.
Practical low-overhead setup routes for entrepreneurs and international businesses. Review the local route before committing to a licence, office, visa or corporate service plan.
LOCAL SERVICE MAP
What Rinjaz can coordinate in Umm Al Quwain
Government fees and commercial charges remain separate. Information is checked against the linked source, but the authority’s live portal controls the final requirement and fee.
Company FormationTrade NameLicensingTenancyImmigration CardVisa & ResidencyLabour/MOHREMedical & Emirates IDPRO & Document ClearingMunicipalityChamberCustomsTax & ComplianceBanking
Free Zone Company Formation (FZE / FZC / FZ-LLC / Branch)
Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone (UAQ FTZ)
- Indicative timing
- ~1-5 working days once documents ready
- Rinjaz role
- prepare; type; submit; follow-up
Trade Name Reservation
Umm Al Quwain Department of Economic Development (UAQ DED)
- Indicative timing
- Same day to ~1 working day
- Rinjaz role
- prepare; type; submit; follow-up
Initial Approval (No-Objection to Proceed)
Umm Al Quwain Department of Economic Development (UAQ DED)
- Indicative timing
- Same day to ~2 working days
- Rinjaz role
- prepare; type; submit; follow-up
Trade Licence Issuance (Commercial / Professional / Industrial)
Umm Al Quwain Department of Economic Development (UAQ DED)
- Indicative timing
- ~1-5 working days
- Rinjaz role
- prepare; type; submit; follow-up
Trade Licence Renewal
Umm Al Quwain Department of Economic Development (UAQ DED)
- Indicative timing
- Same day to ~3 working days
- Rinjaz role
- prepare; type; submit; follow-up
Trade Licence Amendment (Activity / Partner / Manager / Address / Legal Form)
Umm Al Quwain Department of Economic Development (UAQ DED)
- Indicative timing
- ~1-5 working days
- Rinjaz role
- prepare; type; submit; follow-up
Branch / Representative Office Registration
Umm Al Quwain Department of Economic Development (UAQ DED)
- Indicative timing
- ~3-10 working days
- Rinjaz role
- prepare; type; submit; follow-up
Office / Lease / Tenancy Registration (UAQ Municipality tenancy attestation)
Umm Al Quwain Municipality
- Indicative timing
- ~1 working day
- Rinjaz role
- assist; prepare; refer; follow-up
Immigration Establishment Card (Company Immigration File)
ICP (Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security)
- Indicative timing
- ~1-3 working days
- Rinjaz role
- prepare; type; submit; follow-up
Residence Visa (Employee / Investor) - Entry Permit to Stamping
ICP (Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security)
- Indicative timing
- ~3-10 working days across the sequence
- Rinjaz role
- prepare; type; submit; follow-up
Work Permit / Labour File (MOHRE) - Mainland
MOHRE (Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation) - federal
- Indicative timing
- ~2-5 working days (Work Bundle)
- Rinjaz role
- prepare; type; submit; follow-up
CORPORATE PRO IN UMM AL QUWAIN
Give us the file.
Keep your team focused.
Recurring work can be managed through a transaction register, expiry calendar, document checklist and accountable service desk.
Request a corporate brief →- 01Low-cost FTZ formation channelMicro-SMEs, freelancers & e-commerce sellers
- 02Industrial land + warehouse onboardingLight-manufacturing tenants
- 03Managed ICP immigration file serviceEmployers in UAQ
- 04Renewal + amendment retainerUAQ mainland traders
- 05Dual-license structuring deskFirms wanting multi-activity licences
COMMON QUESTIONS
Know before you proceed.
How cheap is a UAQ Free Trade Zone licence?
From around AED 8,000, including a zero-visa option or a 1-visa freelance licence (indicative, excluding VAT). The exact price depends on your package, so we confirm current pricing with UAQ FTZ.
How fast is company registration in UAQ?
Typically 3-5 working days with a passport, utility bill and entry permit.
Which visa system does Umm Al Quwain use?
Federal ICP Smart Services, not Dubai's Amer/GDRFA.
Can I run two activities under one UAQ licence?
Yes - a dual-license add-on is available for a second activity category (around AED 2,500, indicative).
How many visas come with the UAQ General Trading package?
About 2 on General Trading and around 4 on the Premium package, depending on the current package terms.
Is 100% ownership available in Umm Al Quwain?
Yes in the free zone, and on most mainland activities under the federal FDI regime.
Is there industrial land in UAQ?
Yes - industrial land is available from around AED 1.75 per square foot (indicative).