CREATIVE CITY FREE ZONE AUTHORITY (CC FZA) BUSINESS SETUP
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One of North Emirates Free Zones, Creative City Free Zone Authority was established in 2007, Creative City provides as professional environment for individuals and businesses working in a broad spectrum of business fields including media, events, consulting, education, communication and marketing, music and entertainment, design and technology complementing existing media clusters in the region and further facilitating creativity in all fields.
Core Sectors: Creative City houses multi-speciality companies and freelancers involved in media production and support services, publishing, music & entertainment, audio & visual, media services and technology, media marketing, film production and post-production, event management, etc
- 100% foreign ownership.
- 0% Corporate Tax provided they comply with all regulatory requirements.
- Straight forward set-up process.
- No share capital requirements.
- Flexible business packages.
- No mandatory office lease.
- Competitive pricing with low operating costs.
- Exemption from personal, income and corporate taxes.
- Commercial
- Freelancer
- Virtual office, flexi desks and offices.
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- Creative City Free Zone Authority (CC FZA)
- Creative Tower, Creative City Fujairah
- 100% foreign ownership
- Not required; however, AED 50,000 recommended to be paid up within the first year of operation
- 1 week
- 0% Corporate Tax provided they comply with all regulatory requirements.
- Not required; however, recommended as best practice to maintain proper books of accounts
CREATIVE CITY FREE ZONE AUTHORITY (CC FZA) FAQS
The company setup cost in Creative City Free Zone Authority (CC FZA) may vary depending on the different free zone company setup packages, license type, legal structure, ownership type and business facilities.
For more details on the cost of your Creative City Free Zone Authority (CC FZA) company setup, contact Creation Business Consultants on email [email protected].
Creative City Free Zone Authority (CC FZA) provides office desk facility services including online support, internet access, a signboard, P. O. Box, and a conference room (subject to availability and booking).
Reach out to Creation team for more details on the business operating facilities and CC FZA company setup,
email [email protected].
The timeline to setup a company in Creative City Free Zone Authority (CC FZA) includes:
- Pre-approval timing varies according to document readiness, immigration checks and authority review.
- After the preliminary steps are completed, the licence application proceeds to authority review. The authority controls the timing and decision on licence issuance.
Once the licence process is underway, Creation Business Consultants can help prepare the Ultimate Beneficial Owner information required for submission. For companies with visa packages, the establishment-card and visa stages begin after the relevant authority issues the required documents. Processing times vary and remain subject to immigration procedures and authority review.
For an expert consultation, contact Creation Business Consultants via email [email protected] today.
The first step is to arrange your consultant with Creation team. Once Creation Business Consultants is engaged, our team will complete the entire process. To get a Creative City Free Zone Authority (CC FZA) visa, the company setup need to be completed and include a visa eligibility with the company setup package. Once the license and the establishment card are issued, the visa application can be submitted.
Creative City visa-processing times vary according to the visa category, document readiness, immigration procedures and authority workload. Contact [email protected] for professional application support.
The types of licenses available in Creative City Free Zone Authority (CC FZA) are commercial license – single owner (FZE), commercial license FZCO – multiple owners (FZ LLC) and freelancers.
For expert advice on opening an entity in Creative City Free Zone Authority CC FZA, contact Creation Business Consultants on email [email protected].
Creative City Free Zone Authority (CC FZA) provides flexi-desk facilities and office spaces.
Creative City Free Zone Authority (CC FZA) has a variety of business activities to offer a new company setup including advertising, architecture, technology, audio and visual, broadcasting, business and communications, consultancy, photography and videography, design, and e-commerce.
The license renewal cost for a Creative City Free Zone Authority (CC FZA) entity varies depending on the type of license, shareholding structure, and external approvals. We offer a free review of your company renewal costs to see if there is a way to reduce costs. Book your free Creative City Free Zone Authority (CC FZA) renewal consultation via email [email protected].
The amendment options available at Creative City Free Zone Authority (CC FZA) range from change of company name, business activity, shareholder / share structure and person in-charge. For Creative City Free Zone Authority (CC FZA) license amendments, contact Creation Business Consultants on email [email protected], and Creation team shall advise and provide a quotation for this service request.
An overview of the steps involved to register a Creative City Free Zone Authority (CC FZA) license include:
- Fully completed license application form.
- Passport copy of the company owner(s) and person in-charge (first page, residence page or UAE entry stamp as applicable).
- Brief business activity description.
- Any other relevant documents (as requested).
After the company documents and proposed name have been reviewed, Creation Business Consultants can coordinate the remaining application steps. The relevant authority issues any initial approval, name reservation and licence. Timing varies according to document completeness and authority review. After licence issuance, the Ultimate Beneficial Owner declaration must be submitted where required.
For more guidance on processing CC FZA license, reach out on email [email protected].
Company liquidation requirements for Creative City Free Zone Authority (CC FZA) include:
- Company closure application forms and documents to be completed.
- Cancellation fees plus any sort of fines, if any, should be paid in advance.
- All UAE residency visas under the company sponsorship (investor/employee) should be cancelled.
- Clearance letter to be drafted to close the company bank account.
- Clearances letter from the telecom provider (Etisalat or du) in case the applicant has phone lines registered on the company name.
- Clearance letter from Emirates Post if the applicant has a company P.O. Box.
- Resolution regarding the license cancellation.
For more information on company liquidation with Creative City Free Zone Authority (CC FZA), contact Creation Business Consultants on email [email protected].
Once the Creative City Free Zone Authority (CC FZA) license is issued, the following set of documents will be provided:
- Company Trade License.
- Certificate of Incorporation.
- Shares Certificate.
- Memorandum and Articles of Association (MoA / AOA).
- Office Lease Agreement (as actual or flexi‐desk, as chosen by client).
The cost of resident visas in Creative City Free Zone Authority (CC FZA) varies on the visa type. Our team of visa consultants are ready to manage your inquiry. Contact Creation Business Consultants on email [email protected].
For expert advice on goAML registration for a Creative City Free Zone Authority (CC FZA) company, contact Creation Business Consultants on email [email protected].
An Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) in a Creative City Free Zone Authority (CC FZA) company is the person who:
- Controls an establishment directly or indirectly.
- Owns more than 25% of the establishment’s equity.
- Holds more than 25% of the establishment’s voting powers.
- Has the authority to appoint or dismiss any of its board of directors.
If the above-mentioned conditions cannot be met, the senior management officer of the establishment will be considered as the UBO. For more assistance to complete your UBO process with the authorities, reach out on email [email protected].
If the setup your Creative City Free Zone Authority (CC FZA) company through a registered agent (Creation Business Consultants), all transactions of the company will be assisted by the service provide.
Yes, Creative City Free Zone Authority (CC FZA) permits the process of a new company set-up remotely. For more guidance on City Free Zone Authority license, reach out on email [email protected].
No, Creative City Free Zone Authority (CC FZA) is a free zone located in Northern Emirates.





