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Business Setup in Ajman Free Zone

One of the UAE's most cost-effective zones since 1988. 100% foreign ownership, commercial and more license types, UAE residence visas and bank account assistance — handled end-to-end by GoldenKey from Ajman Free Zone.

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AFZ At a Glance

Key Facts About Ajman Free Zone

LocationAjman, United Arab Emirates
Foreign Ownership100% — no local sponsor required
Tax Position0% on qualifying free zone income; 9% CT above AED 375,000 otherwise; 0% personal income tax
Residence VisasInvestor & employee visas per facility package
License TypesCommercial, Service, Industrial +
Key SectorsTrading & E-commerce, Consultancy, Light Manufacturing
FacilitiesFlexi-desk, offices, and zone-specific facilities
Capital Repatriation100% of capital & profits
Ajman Free Zone — business setup in the UAE
Overview

Why AFZ in Ajman?

Ajman Free Zone is one of the UAE's most cost-effective zones since 1988, positioned in Ajman with a licensing framework built around trading & e-commerce, consultancy and light manufacturing. GoldenKey's head office is inside Ajman Free Zone — we walk applications in the same day.

Like every UAE free zone, AFZ offers 100% foreign ownership, full repatriation of capital and profits, and 0% personal income tax. Qualifying free zone income can benefit from the 0% corporate tax rate under the UAE Corporate Tax regime, while non-qualifying income above AED 375,000 is taxed at 9% — GoldenKey's tax team structures this correctly from day one.

GoldenKey maps your real business model onto AFZ's official activity list, prepares the MOA and application forms, obtains approvals, and delivers a license that banks, landlords and clients accept without question — with a fixed written quote before any commitment.

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Advantages

Why Founders Choose AFZ

Operating since 1988 near Ajman Port
Among the lowest license costs in the UAE
Our own head office sits in this zone
Smart digital services portal
Packages bundled with visas
20 minutes from Dubai border
Licensing

License Types & Activities

AFZ issues the following license categories. One license can typically carry multiple related activities — we help you select codes that keep banks and future clients comfortable.

  • Commercial
  • Service
  • Industrial
  • E-commerce
  • Freelancer
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Focus Sectors

Built For These Industries

Trading & E-commerce

We turn trading & e-commerce in AFZ into a checklist: eligibility confirmed free, documents listed, costs fixed in writing, milestones on WhatsApp.

Consultancy

A dedicated consultant structures consultancy for AFZ — approvals sequenced early, banking pre-matched, and every fee itemised upfront.

Light Manufacturing

From first approval to final quote, our AFZ desk scopes light manufacturing end to end — licence class, authority steps and the visa plan, priced in writing.

IT Services

We map the it services route inside AFZ: activity wording, required sign-offs and a dated timeline, then fix the number before you commit.

Freelancing

For freelancing in AFZ, we start with your revenue model, then match the licence wording and permits to it — quoted fixed, delivered sequenced.

Logistics

AFZ treats logistics as a familiar file; we make it a fast one — documents prepared before submission and a fixed quotation on day one.

Simple, Transparent & Hassle-Free

Your AFZ Setup In 5 Steps

1

Consult

We understand your model and compare AFZ with alternatives.

2

Plan

Fixed written quotation — activities, visas and facility locked.

3

Process

MOA, forms, approvals and government submissions handled.

4

Launch

License issued; visas, Emirates ID and bank introduction begin.

5

Support

Renewal calendar, compliance reminders and WhatsApp-first updates.

Get Ready

Documents Required

Prepare these and GoldenKey handles the rest for a smooth, fast-track AFZ setup.

01Passport copies of all shareholders and managers
02Passport-size photograph (white background)
03Three preferred trade names in order of priority
04Brief description of intended business activities
05UAE entry stamp / visa copy (if inside the UAE)
06NOC from current sponsor (only for some cases)
FAQ

AFZ — Questions Answered

License packages in Ajman Free Zone vary with the activity, visa quota and facility you choose. As your consultant, GoldenKey prepares a fixed written quotation with every government fee itemised — the number never changes mid-process, and instalments via Tabby and Tamara are accepted.

Yes. Like all UAE free zones, Ajman Free Zone allows 100% foreign ownership with full repatriation of capital and profits — no local sponsor or Emirati partner is required.

With a complete document pack, most AFZ incorporations complete within 2–7 working days. GoldenKey pre-validates your file before submission to protect that timeline.

Yes — packages include investor and employee visa eligibility depending on the facility you take. We handle entry permits, medicals, Emirates ID and stamping end-to-end.

AFZ is particularly strong for trading & e-commerce companies thanks to its ecosystem, licensing scope and infrastructure. Our advisors compare it against alternative zones so you commit with a full picture.

In most cases, yes — incorporation can proceed remotely with attested documents and digital signatures, and GoldenKey acts as your on-ground team. Some banking steps may later require a short visit.

Official 2026 Rate Card

Ajman Free Zone Published Packages

AFZ's official package structure — Freelancer, Virtual Office and Physical Office (Al-Jurf). Your GoldenKey quotation confirms the exact, fixed figure for your case.

Freelancer1 professional activity
Package1 Year
Permit · 0 VisaAED 4,508
Permit + 1 VisaAED 12,131
Sole professional permit for one activity. Includes lease agreement, establishment card, e-channel, security approval, UAE residency visa, medical, Emirates ID & status change. Renewal at the same package price. Dubai medical test: +AED 105.
Virtual OfficeUp to 10 activities
Package1 Year
0 VisasAED 5,565
1 VisaAED 13,141
2 VisasAED 17,181
3 VisasAED 23,242
4 VisasAED 26,272
5 VisasAED 31,323
6 VisasAED 36,898
7 VisasAED 42,898
8 VisasAED 49,898
9 VisasAED 56,898
10 VisasAED 63,898
Up to 10 mixed activities (excluding General Trading — add AED 2,000) and up to 10 shareholders. Includes business license, coworking lease, MOA/AOA, Commercial Registry Certificate & Certificate of Incorporation; +AED 1,000 per additional activity. Renewal at the same package price.
Physical OfficeAl-Jurf location
Package1 Year
1 VisaAED 21,760
2 VisasAED 24,760
3 VisasAED 29,760
4 VisasAED 35,510
5 VisasAED 42,740
6 VisasAED 49,981
7 VisasAED 57,221
8 VisasAED 64,462
9 VisasAED 71,702
10 VisasAED 78,942
Up to 10 mixed activities (excl. General Trading — add AED 2,000; +AED 1,000 per additional activity) and up to 10 shareholders. Adds office lease, share certificate, establishment card, e-channel, investor security approval, residency visa, medical, EID & status change. Renewal at the same package price.

Documents Required

  • Passport copy of each shareholder
  • UAE visa copy & Emirates ID copy (if applicable)
  • Passport-size photograph
  • CV (freelancer package)
  • Medical insurance from an authorised provider (visa applicants)

Good to Know

  • Rates are AFZ-published for 2026 and subject to authority revision
  • Renewals are locked at the same package price
  • Dubai medical test carries an additional AED 105
  • GoldenKey accepts Tabby & Tamara instalments on top
  • Every quotation is fixed, written and itemised
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