Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone is located in the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain, and it is just 45 km away from Dubai. Umm Al Quwain Free Zone has been reputed for being friendly, progressive and being situated in a prosperous emirate with modern infrastructure it is best suited for business. Umm Al Quwain Free Zone or UAQ Free Zone is located close to the UAE’s primary seaports and Dubai International Airport and Sharjah International Airport are just an hour’s drive away.
UAQ Free Zone authority is an autonomous arm of the government of Umm Al Quwain emirate which is the competent authority that incorporates business companies with various licenses. Umm Al Quwain Free Zone companies have the same legal status as other companies registered in the UAE. UAQ Free Zone companies are engaged in international trade and have all the means to export and keep their goods as stocks without payment of customs duties. UAQ Free Zone companies can conduct business internationally without any restriction.