Set Up a Company in Creative City Fujairah
Affordable creative free zone. Virtual office option. Up to 20 visas under one licence.
Creative City Fujairah
Creative City Free Zone
- Fujairah, Fujairah
- Regulated by Creative City Free Zone
- Established 2007
- Official website
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Why Choose CCF?
Creative City Fujairah is an affordable free zone focused on media and creative industries. The zone offers virtual office options and notably allows up to 20 visas under a single licence — higher than most budget free zones.
High Visa Quota
Up to 20 visas under one licence — unusual for budget zones.
Virtual Office
No physical office requirement.
Affordable
Competitive pricing for creative businesses.
No Visa Required
Can form company without visa for investor/staff.
Media Focus
Designed for media and creative businesses.
Fast Setup
Companies formed in 2-5 working days.
Important: What CCF companies cannot do
- Located in Fujairah — far from Dubai
- Smaller creative ecosystem than Dubai
- Less networking opportunities
CCF Setup Costs — 2026 Pricing
Prices shown are indicative of 2026 market rates. Exact costs depend on your chosen activities, visa quota, and office package. Get an exact quote →
Year 1 total: ~AED 9,000+ |Annual renewal: From AED 5,850. Year 2 onwards is typically 30–40% less as registration fees are one-off.
How to Register a Company in CCF
Choose Your Activities
Select up to 1-3 business activities from CCF's approved list.
Reserve Your Company Name
Choose a unique company name following UAE naming rules. Must include FZE or FZCO suffix.
Submit Documents
Passport copy, photo, proof of address. Can be processed 100% remotely.
Receive Initial Approval
CCF reviews your application. Initial approval typically takes 2 business days.
Pay & Receive Your Licence
After payment, your trade licence is issued within 2-5 working days.
Apply for Visas
With your licence, apply for UAE residence visas. Process takes 3-5 weeks with in-person medical and biometrics.
UAE Residence Visas Through CCF
Visa Quota
With a CCF licence you can sponsor up to 20 residence visas depending on your office package. Flexi desk packages typically allow 0 visas.
Visa Cost
Each UAE residence visa through CCF costs approximately AED 3,500 – 5,000 including entry permit, medical test, Emirates ID, and visa stamping fees.
Visa Validity
UAE free zone residence visas are valid for 2–3 years and can be renewed. Your visa is tied to your company — if the licence lapses, visas must be renewed or cancelled.