WhatsApp quoteGoldenKey's consultants wrote this guide to the checklist for an import & export licence in Ajman Mainland based on the files we process every week, not on theory. Importantly, if you are researching the checklist for an import & export licence in Ajman Mainland, this article walks through what actually happens, what it costs and the mistakes we see most often.
Key takeaways
- Confirm the exact activity code so the licence matches what you actually do.
- Gather passports, photographs and any sector approvals before applying.
- Decide the visa package now; upgrading later is possible but costs more than choosing correctly.
- Book the bank meeting as soon as the licence is issued.
Background
Government and semi-government tenders in Import & Export Licence Checklist for Ajman Mainland require a mainland licence and Chamber of Commerce membership, both of which GoldenKey arranges. Day to day, popular districts for an Import & Export Licence Checklist for Ajman Mainland mainland office include Al Rashidiya, Al Nuaimiya, Al Jurf, Al Rawda and Al Mowaihat, each with different rent levels and customer footfall. Businesses that benefit most from Import & Export Licence Checklist for Ajman Mainland mainland licensing include retail, restaurants, cleaning services, car rental and trading, because they serve customers on site across the emirate.
What to do, in order
Step 1Activity and legal form
GoldenKey maps your business to the right Ajman Department of Economic Development (Ajman DED) activity codes and recommends the legal form that fits ownership and liability needs. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for the checklist for an import & export licence in Ajman Mainland.
Step 2Trade name and initial approval
GoldenKey files the name reservation and initial-approval request with the Ajman Department of Economic Development (Ajman DED) and obtains sector approvals where needed.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
After the MOA is signed and the office tenancy registered, GoldenKey lodges the full file with the Ajman Department of Economic Development (Ajman DED). For the checklist for an import & export licence in Ajman Mainland this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
In short, your Import & Export Licence Checklist for Ajman Mainland mainland licence is released, Chamber membership is activated and we open the establishment and labour files so visas can begin.
Documents you will need
Keep these ready before you start:
- External approvals where the activity requires them, for example from the health authority, RERA or the municipality
- The existing visa copy and NOC if a shareholder is on another UAE visa
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- Passport photographs on a white background
- Passport copies of all shareholders and the manager
Costs
Prices for the checklist for an import & export licence in Ajman Mainland are drawn from GoldenKey's live price list and confirmed in writing before you pay. Importantly, government fees change from time to time; the figures on this page update automatically when they do.
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
| Additional visa | AED 2,500 |
|---|---|
| Annual renewal | AED 7,000 |
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-07.
Why the UAE
Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so the checklist for an import & export licence in Ajman Mainland no longer requires a local partner. The UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for the checklist for an import & export licence in Ajman Mainland.
How GoldenKey helps
Our quotations for the checklist for an import & export licence in Ajman Mainland list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. Put simply, we will tell you plainly if Import & Export Licence Checklist for Ajman Mainland is not the right choice for your plan and point you to a better option, even when that option costs less.
Message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for the checklist for an import & export licence in Ajman Mainland, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
Do I still need an Emirati partner for a Import & Export Licence Checklist for Ajman Mainland mainland company?
For most commercial and industrial activities, no. Since 2021 foreign nationals can own 100% of a Import & Export Licence Checklist for Ajman Mainland mainland LLC. A short list of strategic activities still requires Emirati participation, and GoldenKey checks your activity before you commit.
How long does Import & Export Licence Checklist for Ajman Mainland mainland company formation take?
With documents and a tenancy contract ready, the Ajman Department of Economic Development (Ajman DED) typically issues the licence within 3 working days. External approvals for regulated activities add time.
How much office space do I need for a Import & Export Licence Checklist for Ajman Mainland mainland licence?
Day to day, the Ajman Department of Economic Development (Ajman DED) requires a registered tenancy for most licences. A small office or a desk in a business centre is enough for a few visas, and the visa quota increases with the floor area.
Can I convert my free zone company to a Import & Export Licence Checklist for Ajman Mainland mainland company?
You cannot convert directly, but you can open a mainland branch of your free zone company or set up a new mainland LLC and transfer the business. GoldenKey advises on the most tax-efficient route.
