Starter – 0 Visa
Licence only · upgrade to visas anytime
AED 5,565
- Trade licence & registration
- Upgrade to visas anytime
- Company name reservation
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
FREE ZONE · AJMAN
Ajman Free Zone Company Formation
One of the UAE's most affordable free zones — 0-visa packages from AED 5,555
5–7 daysSetup time100%OwnershipUp to 10 visasVisas
- 5–7 daysSetup time
- Free ZoneLicence type
- Flexi | PhysicalOffice / facility
- Up to 10 visasVisa eligibility
- StandardApprovals needed
- From AED 5,565Renewal cost
About Ajman Free Zone
Why founders choose Ajman Free Zone
Ajman Free Zone is one of the UAE's most affordable free zones, with 0-visa packages from AED 5,555. It has become a practical choice for founders who want a UAE licence without a large upfront budget, because it pairs low entry cost with the flexibility to add activities and visas later — which is why it suits both first-time entrepreneurs and established groups. Setting up a company in Ajman Free Zone gives you 100% ownership, a UAE trade licence and the option to sponsor residence visas for yourself and your family.
Unlike some zones, Ajman Free Zone does not require a large paid-up capital to be blocked in a bank account before the licence is issued. Office options range from flexi-desk to office suite or warehouse, so you only pay for the space your visa quota actually needs. Established in 1988, it is also one of the oldest free zones in the UAE. Popular activities include trading, consultancy, services, e-commerce and general trading, and most of them can be combined on a single licence.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Pricing depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. Use the table to compare packages, and we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
License Plus – 1 Visa
1 residence visa · 1-year licence
AED 13,141
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 1 visa eligibility
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
License Plus – 2 Visas
2 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 17,181
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 2 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
License Plus – 3 Visas
3 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 23,242
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 3 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
License Plus – 4 Visas
4 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 26,272
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 4 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
License Plus - 5 Visas
5 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 31,323
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 5 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
License Plus - 6 Visas
6 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 36,898
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 6 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
License Plus - 7 Visas
7 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 42,898
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 7 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
License Plus - 8 Visas
8 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 49,898
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 8 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
License Plus - 9 Visas
9 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 56,898
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 9 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
License Plus - 10 Visas
10 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 63,898
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 10 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Special Offer Package
1 residence visa · 1-year licence
AED 11,000
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 1 visa eligibility
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Freelancer Package 0 Visa
Licence package
AED 6,010
- Trade licence & registration
- Company name reservation
- Company name reservation
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Freelancer Package 1 Visa
Licence package
AED 12,131
- Trade licence & registration
- Company name reservation
- Company name reservation
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-29.
Business activities
Explore 1,815 business activities in Ajman Free Zone
Ajman Free Zone lets you combine related activities on one licence. Search by what your business does — in English or Arabic — or filter by licence type. Quote the GK code when you ask for a quotation.
GK-AFZ-001General Trading Import & ExportGeneral TradingGK-AFZ-002Telecommunication Systems Equipment Installation and MaintenanceServicesGK-AFZ-003Installation and maintenance of equipment and instrumentation and controlServicesGK-AFZ-004Wireless Communication Devices And Equipment TradingCommercialGK-AFZ-005Retail sale of Alarm and Surveillance Apparatuses and EquipmentsCommercialGK-AFZ-006Wholesale of Electronic Devices Trading For SpecializationsCommercialGK-AFZ-007Retail sale of Public Call EquipmentCommercialGK-AFZ-008Retail sale of Electronic Devices Trading For SpecializationsCommercialNo activity matches — try another word, search all UAE zones, or ask us: most activities can be added on request.
Showing 8 of 1,815All 1,815 activities
GK codes are GoldenKey references — quote the code and we know exactly which licence activity you mean. Click a row for the full description, documents and other zones offering it. Availability and approvals are confirmed in writing before payment.
Required documents
Documents required
Gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of your Ajman Free Zone company formation.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visaif applicable
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activitiesif applicable
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zonesif applicable
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the countryif applicable
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a companyif applicable
For companies
- Certificate of incorporation (attested)
- Memorandum & articles of association
- Board resolution approving the UAE company
- Passport copies of shareholders & directors
- Company profile / business plan
Our process
Step by step
- 1
Consultation and activity selection
GoldenKey starts by confirming your activity is available in Ajman Free Zone, then agrees the licence category, visa quota and office option with you in writing. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
We submit your preferred trade names to Ajman Free Zone and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission.
- 3
Document submission and payment
You sign the request forms and memorandum, we submit the attested supporting documents, and the licence fee is paid to the authority. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to your Ajman Free Zone file.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
Ajman Free Zone issues the licence, incorporation certificate and lease; from there we open the establishment card, process visas and arrange your bank introduction.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about Ajman Free Zone. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsIs an audit required for an Ajman Free Zone company?
Requirements vary by zone and by company size. GoldenKey will confirm the current Ajman Free Zone rule when we prepare your quotation, and we provide bookkeeping if you need accounts in any case for corporate tax.
Can I add more activities to my Ajman Free Zone licence later?
Yes. Ajman Free Zone allows activity additions and changes through a licence amendment, which GoldenKey can process in a few working days for a small authority fee.
How many visas can I get with an Ajman Free Zone licence?
Visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. Ajman Free Zone packages normally start from a zero-visa option and scale to five or more visas with a physical office, and additional visas can be added later for the per-visa fee shown in our pricing.
Can an Ajman Free Zone company do business on the UAE mainland?
An Ajman Free Zone company can sell to mainland customers through a mainland distributor, invoice services to mainland customers for most applicants, and apply for a dual-licence arrangement where the emirate offers one. Direct retail or on-site contracting on the mainland needs a mainland licence.
Can I open a UAE bank account with an Ajman Free Zone company?
Yes, Ajman Free Zone companies open accounts with UAE banks every day. Approval depends on the bank's compliance review of your profile, business plan and papers, and GoldenKey prepares the file and introduces you to a suitable bank.
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Good to know
More about Ajman Free Zone
Why the UAE
There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. Double taxation agreements with more than 130 countries also help UAE companies avoid being taxed twice on cross-border income.
Why GoldenKey
We will tell you plainly if Ajman Free Zone is not the right choice for your plan and point you to a better option, even when that option costs less. If a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the application sit. Most of our Ajman Free Zone clients come to us through referrals from other founders, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing.
Timeline
Timelines depend mostly on how promptly your documents are ready; the government steps themselves are fast.
- Day 0Quotation approved, documents collected and checked by GoldenKey.
- Day 1–2Trade name reserved and initial approval requested from Ajman Free Zone.
- Day 2–5Authority review and issue of the licence; we chase any query the same day.
- Week 2–3Establishment card, visa entry permit, medical test and Emirates ID; bank introduction in parallel.
Ajman Free Zone guides by nationality
Indian
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Russian
Chinese
Nigerian
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Kenyan
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Italian
Spanish
Portuguese
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Swedish
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Danish
Finnish
Icelandic
Irish
Polish
Czech
Slovak
Hungarian
Romanian
Bulgarian
Greek
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Serbian
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Ukrainian
Estonian
Latvian
Lithuanian
American
Canadian
Australian
New Zealander
Japanese
South Korean
Turkish
Malaysian
Indonesian
Thai
Vietnamese
Filipino
Bangladeshi
South African
Emirati
QatariPopular activities in Ajman Free Zone
General TradingCommercial licence
E-commerceCommercial licence
IT & SoftwareProfessional licence
Marketing & Advertising AgencyProfessional licence
Logistics & Freight ForwardingCommercial licence
Healthcare ClinicProfessional licence
Recruitment & HR ServicesProfessional licence
Interior Design & Fit-outProfessional licence
