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Ajman Free Zone Company Formation for Australians

Guide for Australian founders · around 14 hours from Sydney from Canberra

For most clients, 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. Day to day, founders choose Ajman Free Zone when they want a credible UAE address, fast licensing and packages that scale from a solo flexi-desk to a multi-visa office. Payments between Australia and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, Australian dollar (AUD) transfers settle quickly and UAE banks are familiar with Australian business profiles. the UAE is Australia's largest trade and investment partner in the Middle East, with a CEPA concluded in 2024, which gives Australian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Ajman Free Zone licence is issued.

Why Ajman Free Zone

Put simply, one of the reasons we recommend Ajman Free Zone is its among the most affordable in the UAE, which matters more than most founders realise once the business is running. Just as important, the authority permits Free Zone Establishment (FZE), Free Zone Company (FZCO) and Branch of Foreign Company, which covers solo business owners, partnerships and overseas groups opening a UAE branch. GoldenKey has prepared Ajman Free Zone files for Australian clients in education, construction, hospitality and sports, which means we know which Australia supporting documents need attestation and which can be submitted as plain copies.

How Ajman Free Zone works with GoldenKey

  1. Step 1: Consultation and activity selection
    Step 1

    Consultation and activity selection

    We confirm that your activity is available in Ajman Free Zone, choose the licence type and agree the visa package and office option that match your plan.

  2. Step 2: Name reservation and initial approval
    Step 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. We keep a written record of this step so your file for Ajman Free Zone company formation for Australians is audit-ready.

  3. Step 3: Document submission and payment
    Step 3

    Document submission and payment

    From day one, with the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested documents and settles the licence fee with the authority on your behalf.

  4. Step 4: Licence issued and next steps
    Step 4

    Licence issued and next steps

    Your Ajman Free Zone licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are issued, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction. For Ajman Free Zone company formation for Australians this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.

Documents required

To be clear, gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of Ajman Free Zone company formation for Australians.

  • The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
  • A passport granted by Australia with at least six months' validity
  • A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
  • A bank statement from your Australia bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
  • A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
  • A passport-size photograph on a white background

Pricing

The figures below for Ajman Free Zone company formation for Australians are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. On the ground, all prices for Ajman Free Zone company formation for Australians are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before a single dirham changes hands.

Starter – 0 Visa
AED 5,555
0 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Upgrade to visas anytime
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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Team – 2 Visas
AED 12,000
2 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
Get this package
Growth – 3 Visas
AED 14,500
3 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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Scale – 5 Visas
AED 19,000
5 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
Get this package
Additional visaAED 2,200
Annual renewalAED 4,500
Bank account assistanceAED 1,500

Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-06.

Why the UAE

Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes Ajman Free Zone company formation for Australians a route to relocation as well as a business decision. In our experience, the UAE charges no personal income tax, and corporate tax applies at 9% only on profits above AED 375,000, with a 0% rate available for qualifying free zone income.

Why GoldenKey

GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with Ajman Free Zone company formation for Australians, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Importantly, 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. Day to day, most of our Ajman Free Zone clients come to us through referrals from other entrepreneurs, and that is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing.

In short, call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and an adviser will walk you through Ajman Free Zone company formation for Australians step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Ajman Free Zone?

As a rule, most Ajman Free Zone licences can be granted remotely with scanned documents and a signed power of attorney. You will need to enter the UAE for the medical test and Emirates ID biometrics when your UAE residence visa is processed.

How many visas can I get with a Ajman Free Zone licence?

As a rule, visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. Ajman Free Zone packages as a rule 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.

How long does the Ajman Free Zone licence take?

In short, once your paperwork are complete, the licensing authority as a rule issues the licence within 3 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.

Do Australians need a UAE visa before applying for Ajman Free Zone?

No. You can apply for the licence from Australia with scanned paperwork, and the investor residence visa is processed afterwards.

Is there a double taxation agreement between Australia and the UAE?

The UAE and Australia do not currently have a comprehensive double taxation agreement, so you should plan with a tax adviser in Australia. The UAE itself charges no personal income tax and 9% corporate tax above AED 375,000.

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