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 for Chinese nationals
Guide for Chinese founders · around 8 hours from Beijing or Shanghai from Beijing
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
Ajman Free Zone combines among the most affordable in the UAE with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, and for that reason it suits both first-time founders and established groups. As we tell every client, if you are weighing up where to register in the UAE, Ajman Free Zone deserves a close look for its among the most affordable in the UAE and straightforward renewal process. In our experience, china is the UAE's largest non-oil trading partner and Jebel Ali is the main gateway for Chinese goods into the Middle East and Africa, which gives Chinese entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Ajman Free Zone licence is issued. On the ground, for Chinese founders, the UAE is around 8 hours from Beijing or Shanghai from Beijing, 4 hours ahead of the UAE, and Mandarin-speaking support is available through our partner network.
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. Dedicated customer service counters for fast processing. From day one, for Chinese nationals, the practical advantages of Ajman Free Zone are the ease of travel between China and the UAE, Mandarin-speaking support is available through our partner network, and a banking system that processes renminbi (CNY) transfers daily.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Use the table below to compare packages for Ajman Free Zone company formation for Chinese nationals; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. In our experience, pricing for Ajman Free Zone company formation for Chinese nationals depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
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 2026-10-28.
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 documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of Ajman Free Zone company formation for Chinese nationals.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- Educational certificates attested by the China authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A passport issued by China with at least six months' validity
- A bank statement from your China bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visaif applicable
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE residentif applicable
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activitiesif 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
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.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the Ajman Free Zone authority and obtains initial approval, usually within one to two working days. For Ajman Free Zone company formation for Chinese nationals, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
- 3
Document submission and payment
You sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested supporting documents and the licence fee is paid to the authority.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
Your Ajman Free Zone licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are granted, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction. We keep a written record of this step so your file for Ajman Free Zone company formation for Chinese nationals is audit-ready.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about Ajman Free Zone. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsDo 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 residency visa is handled.
How long does the Ajman Free Zone licence take?
Once your supporting documents are complete, the authority typically issues the licence within 3 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
How many visas can I get with a Ajman Free Zone licence?
For most clients, visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. Ajman Free Zone packages typically 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 a Chinese citizen own 100% of a company in Ajman Free Zone?
Yes — Chinese nationals can own the full share capital of a Ajman Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Can my family from China join me?
From day one, once your investor visa is issued you can sponsor your spouse and children, and GoldenKey processes their visas alongside yours.
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Good to know
More about Ajman Free Zone
Why the UAE
In practice, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from Ajman Free Zone company formation for Chinese nationals can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. Just as important, the UAE's network of comprehensive economic partnership agreements with India, Indonesia, Türkiye, Israel, Cambodia and others keeps expanding the markets a UAE company can reach duty-free.
Why GoldenKey
Our quotations for Ajman Free Zone company formation for Chinese nationals list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before a single dirham changes hands anything. Most of our Ajman Free Zone clients come to us through referrals from other founders, and that is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. We speak the languages our customers speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for Ajman Free Zone company formation for Chinese nationals.
