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
Business Consulting in Ajman Free Zone
Management, strategy, HR, marketing or operations consulting for corporate clients
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 that is why it suits both first-time business owners and established groups. 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. To be clear, external approvals for business consulting are: none for general management consulting; financial, legal and engineering advice have separate rules. Consulting is the most common professional licence in the UAE. One licence can typically list several consulting sub-activities, and you can invoice customers worldwide from day one.
Ajman Free Zone is located in Located in Ajman emirate, 25 km from Dubai International Airport, and the issuing authority's processing time for a standard file is around 3 business days. As we tell every client, one of the reasons we recommend Ajman Free Zone is its among the most affordable in the UAE, which matters more than most entrepreneurs realise once the business is running. For most clients, for business consulting, Ajman Free Zone offers the office options such a business actually needs and a visa quota that can grow with the team.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
All prices for business consulting in Ajman Free Zone are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. Crucially, the figures below for business consulting in Ajman Free Zone are updated by GoldenKey whenever the registrar changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
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
Importantly, the document list for business consulting in Ajman Free Zone is short, and most customers already have everything on it.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- Degree or experience evidence may be requested for some sub-activities
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a companyif applicable
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the countryif applicable
- 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
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
We submit your preferred trade names to Ajman Free Zone and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission. Nothing is submitted for business consulting in Ajman Free Zone until you have reviewed and approved it.
- 3
Document submission and payment
You sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the registrar.
- 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. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for business consulting in Ajman Free Zone.
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?
Once your documents are complete, the issuing authority in most cases issues the licence within 3 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Can I add more activities to my Ajman Free Zone licence later?
Yes, it can. 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.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Ajman Free Zone?
Most Ajman Free Zone licences can be issued remotely with scanned paperwork 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.
Is business consulting allowed in Ajman Free Zone?
It can. Business Consulting is an available activity in {ent}, and GoldenKey lists the exact sub-activities on your licence. None for general management consulting; financial, legal and engineering advice have separate rules.
Can I combine business consulting with other activities?
In most cases yes. Related activities can share one licence, while unrelated ones may need a general trading licence or a second licence.
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Good to know
More about Ajman Free Zone
Why the UAE
Just as important, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so business consulting in Ajman Free Zone no longer requires a local partner. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from business consulting in Ajman Free Zone can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
From day one, if a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your Ajman Free Zone file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the request sit. Put simply, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for business consulting in Ajman Free Zone happen the same day they are ready. Our quotations for business consulting in Ajman Free Zone list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
