Fujairah Creative City Free Zone Setup 2026: Cost, Packages and Steps

Fujairah Creative City Free Zone is the UAE's media and creative free zone on the east coast, with a business centre in Fujairah. It is not the same as Fujairah Free Zone, which is a separate authority for trading and industry. Creative City publishes its own packages, and its entry price is one of the lowest of any UAE free zone.

This guide covers the official 2026 packages, what they include, the documents you need and the timeline.

The short answer: Fujairah Creative City's Media package starts at AED 3,999 with no visa. Elite is AED 9,999 with one visa, and Elite+ is AED 18,500 with two visas, expandable to 15. Every package allows up to 10 shareholders and 10 activities and includes a 24/7 flexi-desk. Prices were checked on 2 November 2026 and change often, so always get a written quote before you pay.

Creative City at a glance

Fujairah Creative City setup cost in 2026: starting prices and packages

Source and date: Fujairah Creative City's own published packages, checked 2 November 2026.

Costs to budget for on top of the licence

A low headline price rarely covers everything. Before you compare quotes, check whether each one includes these:

• Visa processing for each person: medical, Emirates ID and insurance.
• Larger workspace: offices, meeting rooms, exhibition halls and a podcast studio are available.
• Renewal: licences renew on 31 December each year, so submit renewals by mid-December.
• Corporate tax: a free zone company pays 0% only on qualifying income if it meets the Qualifying Free Zone Person conditions; other income is taxed at 9%. All companies must register for corporate tax, so take tax advice before you choose a structure.

Licence types and activities

Creative City licenses media, creative, events, consultancy and freelance activities. Every package allows up to 10 shareholders and 10 activities. Check that your activity is on Creative City's list rather than Fujairah Free Zone's.

How to set up a company in Creative City: step by step

1. 1Check your activityConfirm it is on the Creative City list.
2. 2Choose a package and workspaceMedia, Elite or Elite+.
3. 3Prepare documentsPassports, proof of address and a short business plan.
4. 4Apply onlineSubmit the application and pay.
5. 5Licence issuedUsually five to ten business days.
6. 6Bank account and visasVisas take about three to four weeks.

Typical timeline: Licence in about five to ten business days; about six to eight weeks in total from abroad, including visas.

Documents you need

Individual shareholders usually need:

• Passport copy for every shareholder and manager (at least six months' validity)
• Passport-size photo
• Proof of residential address
• Two or three trade name options and your chosen activities
• Short business plan
• Proof of workspace booking

Corporate shareholders (a company owning the new company) usually need its certificate of incorporation, memorandum and articles of association, a board resolution approving the setup, a certificate of good standing and, often, a power of attorney for the person signing. Documents issued outside the UAE must be attested (notarised, legalised and stamped by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs) and translated into Arabic or English where needed before the free zone will accept them.

Where DocuGulf helps

DocuGulf does not sell free zone licences. We handle the documents that delay most setups, so your application goes in complete the first time:

• Attestation of overseas corporate documents, board resolutions and degree certificates, from AED 230 per document.
• Certified true copies of passports and company papers for banks and free zones, AED 300 per set.
• Legal translation by MOJ-certified translators.
• Power of attorney drafting and notarisation if someone signs on your behalf.
• Trademark filing to protect your new brand name in the UAE.

Who Creative City suits

• Media, film, events and creative businesses
• Freelancers and consultants who want the lowest entry price
• Small teams that may grow to many visas on Elite+

How Creative City compares with other UAE free zones

Starting prices for the free zones we cover, checked 2 November 2026. Each name links to its own guide.

Key takeaways: Fujairah Creative City starts from AED 3,999 (Media package, Creative City published price). Add visas, the establishment card, medicals, Emirates ID, insurance and workspace to compare quotes fairly, and get any overseas shareholder documents attested early, because that is the step that most often holds up a setup.

Frequently asked questions

A note on scope: DocuGulf is a documentation facilitation service. All regulated work is performed by licensed notaries, lawyers, translators and approved typing centres, and we do not provide legal, tax or company formation advice. Free zone prices on this page are published or typical partner prices as of 2 November 2026; the free zone and its licensed partners set the final price. Reach us at info@docugulf.com or +971 58 569 3628.