Advantages
- 400+ approved activities including digital media, content creation, and broadcasting
- Affordable alternative to Dubai media free zones for creative businesses
- Up to 20 visas under one trade licence — flexible for growing teams
- Golden Visa eligibility for AED 2M+ investors
- Remote setup possible; straightforward documentation
Disadvantages
- – Fujairah location — remote from Dubai (~2 hours) and Abu Dhabi
- – Smaller media ecosystem vs. Dubai Media City or Dubai Studio City
- – Banking in Fujairah requires visiting Dubai or Abu Dhabi branches
Setting Up a Company
Easy (4/5)
Simple and affordable. Creative and media activities well-understood. Licence in 5–7 business days.
Opening a Bank Account
Hard (2/5)
Creative City entities typically need to bank outside Fujairah. RAK Bank, Mashreq, and neo-banks work. Physical visit to a bank branch is usually required.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to set up a company in FCC?
FZE (single owner, 0-visa): AED 17,000; FZ-LLC: AED 21,000; Baby Business (6 visas): AED 33,500.
What business sectors are supported by FCC?
Creative City Fujairah supports the following sectors: Media, Creative, Consulting, E-commerce, Education. Businesses in these industries can obtain a licence and operate within the free zone.
Is it easy to open a bank account with a FCC licence?
Creative City entities typically need to bank outside Fujairah. RAK Bank, Mashreq, and neo-banks work. Physical visit to a bank branch is usually required.
Does FCC require a physical office?
No, a physical office is not mandatory. Flexi-desk and virtual office options are available. Virtual office available. Flexi-desk and dedicated offices also available.
How many visas can I get through FCC?
Visa quota at Creative City Fujairah: 0–6 visas per package; scalable up to 20 visas under one trade licence.