# Fujairah Creative City - Media Free Zone (FCC) > FCC does not publish package prices on its own channels, offers up to 15 visas in a published package and requires at least a flexi-desk (checked 2026-10-24). Fujairah Creative City - Media Free Zone (FCC) is a media and general business free zone in Fujairah, licensed by Creative City Free Zone Authority (Fujairah Creative City - Media Free Zone), established in 2007. - Emirate: Fujairah - Licensing authority: Creative City Free Zone Authority (Fujairah Creative City - Media Free Zone) - Official website: https://creativecity.gov.ae/ - Also known as: Fujairah Creative City - Last checked: 2026-10-24 - Page: https://freezoneguide.com/uae/fujairah/fujairah-creative-city ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Solo, no visa (year 1): one founder, no residence visa, no office beyond a desk or virtual address, one activity | Not published | | Founder + 1 visa (year 1): one founder with one residence visa, flexi-desk or virtual office | Not published | | Team, 3 visas (year 1): three residence visas, flexi-desk or small office | Not published | | Lowest package of any size, without stated conditions (year 1) | Not published | | Lowest licence fee | Not published | | Largest visa quota in a package | 15 | | Minimum office | Flexi-desk | | Licence types | Trading, General trading, Services / consultancy, E-commerce, Media, Education | | Minimum share capital | Not published | | Incorporation time (stated) | — | | On the FTA VAT Designated Zone list | No | ## Packages | Package | Year 1 | Renewal | Visa quota | Office | Includes | Excludes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Community Support Package | — | — | 0 | Flexi-desk | Trade License (one year); Sole owner; Flexi desk lease agreement; Certificate of Incorporation | Visas | | Media Package | — | — | 0 | Flexi-desk | Trade License (one year); Flexi desk lease agreement; NMC media license issuance support | Visas | | Entrepreneur Package | — | — | 0 | Flexi-desk | Trade License (one year); Up to 2 owners; Flexi desk lease agreement | Visas | | Smart Package | — | — | 1 | Flexi-desk | Trade License (one year); 1 free visa; Up to 3 owners; Flexi desk lease agreement; E-Channel registration; Establishment Card (1 year) | | | Business One Visa Package | — | — | 5 | Flexi-desk | 5 visa quota, 1 visa free; Up to 4 owners; Flexi desk lease agreement; E-Channel registration; Establishment Card (1 year) | | | Business Multi Visa Package | — | — | 15 | Flexi-desk | 15 visa quota, 2 visas free (asterisked); Up to 6 owners; Flexi desk lease agreement; E-Channel registration; Establishment Card (1 year) | | ## Identity and legal basis - Official name (Arabic): مدينة الفجيرة للإبداع - المنطقة الإعلامية الحرة - Former, merged or alternative names: Fujairah Creative City - Licensing / regulating authority: Creative City Free Zone Authority (Fujairah Creative City - Media Free Zone) - Parent group / government body: Government of Fujairah - Zone type: Media, General business - Year established: 2007 - Official website: https://creativecity.gov.ae/ - Listed on the Ministry of Economy and Tourism register of free-zone company registrars: Yes Physical locations / campuses: M1 Floor, Twin Towers, Shk. Hamad Bin Abdullah Al Sharqi St, Mraisheed, Fujairah. [1] Public contact email: Sales@creativecity.gov.ae. [2] Public contact phone: +971 800-FCC-FZ (800 32239). [1] Number of registered companies: 9,025. [3] Sources: [1] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://creativecity.gov.ae/contact-us/) · [2] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://creativecity.gov.ae/faqs/) · [3] [Government source (opened 2026-10-24)](https://www.moet.gov.ae/documents/20121/415544/FUJ+Creative+City+Ara.pdf/792d4e25-4c51-993e-9200-1f14e008387b?t=1631886357471) ## Business activities - Official approved activity list: https://creativecity.gov.ae/business-activities/ - Licence types offered: Trading, General trading, Services / consultancy, E-commerce, Media, Education - General trading licence available: Yes Total number of approved activities: 913. [1] Activity categories offered: Trading; Professions; Others; Education & Training; Media & Marketing; Import & Export; Consultancy; Business Services; Events Management; IT; Publishing; Manufacturing; E-Commerce; Film Production/Post Production; Audio & Visual; Photography / Videography; Legal; Art Production; Music & Entertainment; Design; Internet Services; Accounting & Auditing; TV production; Broadcasting; Hospitality; Translation Services. [1] Activities included in base licence: 1. [2] Activities needing another authority's approval: National Media Council Approval (about 100 media activities); HSE Approval; Ministry of Foreign Affairs Approval; Ministry of Education Approval; Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research requirements (universities); General Authority of Sports Approval; Community Development Authority (CDA); Department of Tourism Development Approval; NOC from Central Bank; Ministry of Defense approval; Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (TRA); Ministry of Economy AML/goAML registration for DNFBP activities. [1] Restricted activities: Holding companies, public joint-stock companies and investment funds not permitted as legal forms; Activities under Financial Free Zones regime; Banking; Receiving funds for investment; Insurance; Strategic-impact projects, heavy industry, mining and petroleum; Financial and virtual asset service activities only with licence from the competent regulator; Training for Land and Navy Forces: UAE nationals only. [3] Conditions for general trading: No specific approval listed in the official activity database; activity classified as High risk. [1] Sources: [1] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://creativecity.gov.ae/wp-json/bam/v1/activities?start=0&length=2000&lang=en) · [2] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://creativecity.gov.ae/company-set-up/) · [3] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://creativecity.gov.ae/business-establishment-licensing-regulations/) ## Cost - year one Extras included: Flexi desk lease agreement in all packages; Establishment Card and E-Channel registration in visa packages; NMC media licence issuance support (Media Package); Certificate of Incorporation (Community Support Package); Bank account opening assistance; Business support: legal/financial consultations, training, networking events, member discounts. [1] Sources: [1] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://creativecity.gov.ae/company-set-up/) ## Cost - ongoing Visa validity: 2 years. [1] Late renewal penalty: AED 50 per month if licence not renewed or cancelled in time, capped at AED 500; establishment card fine up to AED 1,200 after 28 days from card expiry; after 90 days from licence expiry the zone may take legal action; licence may be revoked if not renewed within 3 years of expiry. [1] Current promotions and expiry: Referral program: up to AED 2,500 per successful referral (terms apply; no expiry stated). [2] Sources: [1] [Zone document (opened 2026-10-24)](https://creativecity.gov.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Rules_and_Regulations-June2025.pdf) · [2] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://creativecity.gov.ae/) ## Visas and residency Visa quota rule: Quota fixed by package: 0 (Community Support, Media, Entrepreneur), 1 (Smart), 5 (Business One Visa), 15 (Business Multi Visa), all on flexi desk; companies may not exceed allocated visas, though the zone may approve a limited number of additional visas. [1] Max visas without dedicated office: 15. [1] How to increase quota and cost: Upgrade the licence package (amendment with notarised board resolution and fees) or seek zone approval for a limited number of additional visas. [2] Investor / partner visa available: yes. [3] Employee visa available: yes. [4] Dependant / family visa sponsorship allowed: yes. [5] Golden Visa support: Zone issues a Golden Residence NOC (10-year) and Green Visa NOC (5-year); listed requirements include salary certificate of at least AED 30k/month (Golden) or AED 15k/month (Green), registered tenancy contract, MOFA-attested degree and 6 months bank statements. [4] Time in the UAE to keep a visa valid: Residence visa becomes invalid if holder stays outside the UAE for more than 180 consecutive days. [2] Sources: [1] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://creativecity.gov.ae/company-set-up/) · [2] [Zone document (opened 2026-10-24)](https://creativecity.gov.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Rules_and_Regulations-June2025.pdf) · [3] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://creativecity.gov.ae/) · [4] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://creativecity.gov.ae/visa-and-residency/) · [5] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://creativecity.gov.ae/key-features/) ## Office and facilities - Minimum facility requirement: Flexi-desk - Office / facility types: Virtual office, Flexi-desk, Private office, Land plot Flexi-desk annual cost: AED 0. [1] Flexi-desk access terms: 24/7. [2] Private office cost per sqm per year: AED 841. [3] Land plots for build-to-suit: yes. [4] Premises outside the zone allowed: yes. [2] Meeting rooms, co-working, amenities: Meeting rooms (2 to 54 people, hourly rates); Podcast studio; Exhibition hall; Free Wi-Fi and FEWA utilities in offices; Free parking. [5] Sources: [1] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://creativecity.gov.ae/) · [2] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://creativecity.gov.ae/faqs/) · [3] [Calculated from the zone's figures (opened 2026-10-24)](https://creativecity.gov.ae/rent-an-office/) · [4] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://creativecity.gov.ae/essentials/) · [5] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://creativecity.gov.ae/book-a-meeting-room/) ## Legal structure and ownership - Entity types available: FZE (single shareholder), FZ-LLC, Branch of a UAE company, Branch of a foreign company, Other - Legal system: UAE civil law Minimum shareholders: 1. [1] Maximum shareholders: 50. [2] Corporate shareholders allowed: yes. [3] Share capital must be paid in: yes. [3] Courts and arbitration: Grievance to the zone (30 days to file, decided within 45 working days); then mediation via Fujairah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, arbitration at the Fujairah Arbitration Centre where agreed, or the competent courts of Fujairah. [3] Holding company / SPV regime: no. [3] Sources: [1] [Zone document (opened 2026-10-24)](https://creativecity.gov.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Rules_and_Regulations-June2025.pdf) · [2] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://creativecity.gov.ae/legal-forms-for-companies-and-establishments) · [3] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://creativecity.gov.ae/business-establishment-licensing-regulations/) ## Market access and customs - Physical operations on the mainland allowed without an extra licence: No Can open mainland branch: yes. [1] Sources: [1] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://creativecity.gov.ae/business-establishment-licensing-regulations/) ## Tax status - VAT Designated Zone (per the FTA list): No ## Compliance and reporting - Annual audited financial statements required by the zone: Yes - Beneficial-owner register filing required: Yes Activities needing anti-money-laundering registration: Real estate brokers and agents; Corporate service providers; Auditors and accountants; Law firms. [1] Annual return and renewal documents: Signed renewal form; Latest passport and Emirates ID copy; KYC form; Signed copy of CC Rules and Regulations; UBO submission. [2] Sources: [1] [Zone document (opened 2026-10-24)](https://creativecity.gov.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Rules_and_Regulations-June2025.pdf) · [2] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://creativecity.gov.ae/company-set-up/) ## Banking - Zone offers bank-account facilitation: Yes ## Setup process and speed - Direct application without an agent: Yes Documents for an individual shareholder: Licence application form; KYC form per shareholder; Specimen signatory form per shareholder; Signed acknowledgment of CCFZ Rules and Regulations; Coloured passport copy per shareholder/signatory; UAE residence permit, entry visa or visit visa page; Passport photograph; Detailed business activity description. [1] Trade name rules: Name must be acceptable to the zone, not identical or similar to an existing registered name, followed by the legal form; name changes need prior approval and publication (AED 150 on the zone website or in a UAE newspaper). [2] Refund policy if rejected: If pre-approval is rejected by authorities, incorporation fees may be refunded less AED 1,000 admin fee; no refund requests considered after 90 days from licence issuance. Visa fees refundable less AED 1,000 if rejected by immigration. Renewal fees are non-refundable. [3] Sources: [1] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://creativecity.gov.ae/company-set-up/) · [2] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://creativecity.gov.ae/business-establishment-licensing-regulations/) · [3] [Zone document (opened 2026-10-24)](https://creativecity.gov.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Rules_and_Regulations-June2025.pdf) ## Operations, ecosystem and flexibility Moving to larger premises: Package upgrade via licence amendment (board resolution and fees); move from flexi desk to rented offices in the zone's building. [1] Adding shareholders: Requires notarised board resolution or notarised POA plus fees; share transfers need Licensing Department approval; changes notified within 15 working days. [2] Multi-year licence options: 1 to 10 years (Rules 1.5); Application form offers 1 to 5 years. [3] Sources: [1] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://creativecity.gov.ae/fujairah-creative-city-office-solutions/) · [2] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://creativecity.gov.ae/business-establishment-licensing-regulations/) · [3] [Zone document (opened 2026-10-24)](https://creativecity.gov.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Rules_and_Regulations-June2025.pdf) ## Industry-specific regulation Media content licensing / filming permits: About 100 media activities require National Media Council (UAE Media Council) approval; the Media Package includes NMC licence issuance support; paid content creators need a trade licence plus an E-media licence; photography permits available via the zone. [1] Healthcare and education approvals: Education activities may need Ministry of Education approval, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research requirements (universities, headquarters in Fujairah), Ministry of Foreign Affairs approval, or qualifications, as listed per activity. [2] Sources: [1] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://creativecity.gov.ae/content-creators-influencers-fujairah-creative-city/) · [2] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://creativecity.gov.ae/wp-json/bam/v1/activities?start=0&length=2000&lang=en) ## Notes and history - **Legal basis (2025):** According to the zone's 2026 business and licensing regulation, Fujairah Creative City – Media Free Zone is established under Fujairah Free Zone Law No. (1) of 2004 and Emiri Decrees No. (11) and No. (14) of 2025. [source](https://creativecity.gov.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/اللائحة-التنظيمية-لممارسة-الأعمال-وتأسيس-الشركات-ومنح-التراخيص-1.pdf) - **History (2007):** The zone states it was established in 2007 by an Emiri Decree of the Ruler of Fujairah. [source](https://creativecity.gov.ae/who-we-are/) - **History (2024):** At GITEX Global 2024, the zone signed an agreement with Fujairah Municipality to offer dual licences to its companies. [source](https://creativecity.gov.ae/creative-city-and-fujairah-municipality-partner-for-dual-licensing-at-gitex-global-2024/) - **History (2026):** The Ruler of Fujairah issued Decision No. (4) of 2026 approving a new fee schedule for the zone, announced on the zone's website on 29 June 2026. The announcement does not list the new fee amounts. [source](https://creativecity.gov.ae/fujairah-creative-city-media-free-zone-fee-schedule-2026/) - **History (2026-09):** In September 2026 the zone published a new Regulation Governing the Conduct of Business, Establishment of Companies, and Issuing of Licenses, which takes effect from its publication on the zone's website. The zone's June 2025 Rules and Regulations document is also still published on its site. [source](https://creativecity.gov.ae/business-establishment-licensing-regulations/) [source](https://creativecity.gov.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Rules_and_Regulations-June2025.pdf) - **Good to know:** The zone appears under several names in official material: Fujairah Creative City – Media Free Zone in its regulations, Creative City Free Zone Authority on its website, CCFZ on its beneficial-ownership portal, and Creative City (مدينة الابداع) in the Ministry of Economy and Tourism's list of free-zone company registrars. [source](https://creativecity.gov.ae/business-establishment-licensing-regulations/) [source](https://creativecity.gov.ae/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Rules_and_Regulations-June2025.pdf) [source](https://www.moet.gov.ae/company-registrars-in-free-zones) ## FAQ ### Does FCC require a physical office? The minimum facility FCC states is: flexi-desk. Facility types offered: virtual office, flexi-desk, private office, land plot. ### How many visas come with a FCC package? The largest visa quota in a package FCC publishes is 15. Larger quotas usually need more office space; ask the zone for the rule that applies to you. ### Can I get a general trading licence in FCC? Yes, FCC offers a general trading licence. ### Is FCC a VAT Designated Zone? FCC does not appear on the Federal Tax Authority's list of VAT Designated Zones. ## Compare with - [FCC vs FFZ](https://freezoneguide.com/uae/compare/custom?z=fujairah-creative-city&z=fujairah-free-zone) - [FCC vs RAKEZ](https://freezoneguide.com/uae/compare/custom?z=fujairah-creative-city&z=rakez) - [FCC vs ANCFZ](https://freezoneguide.com/uae/compare/custom?z=ancfz&z=fujairah-creative-city) Rules that apply to every zone: [corporate tax](https://freezoneguide.com/guides/qualifying-free-zone-person-corporate-tax.md), [VAT Designated Zones](https://freezoneguide.com/guides/vat-designated-zones.md), [mainland access](https://freezoneguide.com/guides/free-zone-vs-mainland.md) --- Information collected from free-zone authorities and UAE government sources on the dates shown. Fees and rules change; the zone's current schedule prevails. Not legal, tax or financial advice. --- Source: FreezoneGuide (https://freezoneguide.com/). AED, as published by each zone on its official channels. Information collected from free-zone authorities and UAE government sources on the dates shown. Fees and rules change; the zone's current schedule prevails. Not legal, tax or financial advice.