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
Branch of a Foreign Company in Ajman Free Zone
An extension of an existing overseas company rather than a new legal entity
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 Ajman Free Zone
An Ajman Free Zone company can be owned entirely by foreign nationals, needs no local sponsor and can start trading internationally as soon as the licence is issued. GoldenKey has guided hundreds of entrepreneurs through Ajman Free Zone company formation, from name reservation to the moment the licence PDF lands in their inbox. 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.
For most clients, one of the reasons we suggest Ajman Free Zone is its among the most affordable in the UAE, which matters more than most company owners realise once the business is running. From day one, the authority permits Free Zone Establishment (FZE), Free Zone Company (FZCO) and Branch of Foreign Company, which covers solo company owners, partnerships and overseas groups opening a UAE branch. Office options in Ajman Free Zone range from flexi-desk, office suite or warehouse, so you only pay for the space your visa quota actually needs.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Importantly, pricing for a Branch of a Foreign Company in Ajman Free Zone depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. Importantly, all prices for a Branch of a Foreign Company in Ajman Free Zone are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
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 2026-10-27.
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 — and 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 SpecializationsCommercialPopular choices · 1,815 activities availableAll 1,815 Ajman Free Zone activities
Required documents
Documents required
Gather these paperwork and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of a Branch of a Foreign Company in Ajman Free Zone.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the countryif 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
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visaif 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
How Ajman Free Zone works with GoldenKey
- 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
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. For a Branch of a Foreign Company in Ajman Free Zone, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
- 3
Document submission and payment
Just as important, you sign the submission and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with Ajman Free Zone and the authority's licence fee is paid.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
Your Ajman Free Zone licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are released, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction. If the authority raises a query on a Branch of a Foreign Company in Ajman Free Zone at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about Ajman Free Zone. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsHow long does the Ajman Free Zone licence take?
Importantly, once your paperwork are complete, the authority typically issues the licence within 3 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Is an audit required for a Ajman Free Zone company?
Crucially, 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 a Ajman Free Zone company do business on the UAE mainland?
A Ajman Free Zone company can sell to mainland customers through a mainland distributor, invoice services to mainland clients generally, 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.
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 supporting documents and a signed power of attorney. You will need to enter the UAE for the medical test and Emirates ID biometrics when your residence visa is processed.
What is the difference between an FZE and an FZCO in Ajman Free Zone?
An FZE has one shareholder and an FZCO has two or more. Both offer limited liability and 100% foreign ownership, and the fees in Ajman Free Zone are usually the same.
Get a free quote
Ready to start your business in Ajman Free Zone?
Ready to start? Send us a WhatsApp message with your nationality, the activity you have in mind and the number of visas you need, and we will reply shortly with a written quotation for a Branch of a Foreign Company in Ajman Free Zone.
Good to know
More about Ajman Free Zone
About the Branch of a Foreign Company
A branch carries the parent's name and liability, needs attested parent documents and a board resolution, and suits groups that want a UAE presence without a separate entity.
Why the UAE
English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies a Branch of a Foreign Company in Ajman Free Zone for international entrepreneurs. The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, and that is why so many business owners choose it as a base for a Branch of a Foreign Company in Ajman Free Zone.
Why GoldenKey
As a rule, every Ajman Free Zone package we quote already includes the licence, registration, the establishment card where applicable and our full assistance, with no hidden add-ons at the end. We speak the languages our customers speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for a Branch of a Foreign Company in Ajman Free Zone. Crucially, most of our Ajman Free Zone clients come to us through referrals from other entrepreneurs, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing.
