Starter – 0 Visa
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- Trade licence & registration
- Upgrade to visas anytime
- Company name reservation
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support

Guide for Croatian founders · around 5.5 hours from Zagreb
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. 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. In short, the most common businesses Croatians open through GoldenKey are in hospitality, yachting, IT services and sports management, although Ajman Free Zone supports almost any activity. GoldenKey has Croatian clients from Zagreb, Split and Rijeka, and our consultants understand the documents issued in Croatia and how to attest them for the UAE.
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. Ajman Port adjacent — ideal for import/export traders. Many Croatian founders run Ajman Free Zone companies alongside an existing business in Croatia, using the UAE entity for international invoicing and regional sales.
All prices for Ajman Free Zone company formation for Croatians are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. Use the table below to compare packages for Ajman Free Zone company formation for Croatians; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
Licence only · upgrade to visas anytime
1 residence visa · 1-year licence
2 residence visas · 1-year licence
3 residence visas · 1-year licence
4 residence visas · 1-year licence
5 residence visas · 1-year licence
6 residence visas · 1-year licence
7 residence visas · 1-year licence
8 residence visas · 1-year licence
9 residence visas · 1-year licence
10 residence visas · 1-year licence
1 residence visa · 1-year licence
Licence package
Licence package
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-24.
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 SpecializationsCommercialHere is what you will need for Ajman Free Zone company formation for Croatians; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
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. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to Ajman Free Zone company formation for Croatians.
We submit your preferred trade names to Ajman Free Zone and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission.
On the ground, with the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested documents and settles the licence fee with the licensing authority on your behalf. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for Ajman Free Zone company formation for Croatians.
Ajman Free Zone issues the licence, incorporation certificate and lease; from there we open the establishment card, process visas and arrange your bank introduction.
Straight answers about Ajman Free Zone. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsJust as important, 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.
Once your documents are complete, the registrar in most cases issues the licence within 3 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Put simply, 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.
Yes. The UAE and Croatia have a double taxation agreement, and a UAE tax residency certificate lets you claim treaty relief on qualifying income. GoldenKey can obtain the certificate once your company is established.
Yes. Croatians can own the full share capital of a Ajman Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Prefer to visit? Our Ajman office welcomes walk-ins during working hours, and we can also meet you in Dubai or Sharjah by appointment to discuss Ajman Free Zone company formation for Croatians.

Put simply, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, so so many founders choose it as a base for Ajman Free Zone company formation for Croatians. Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so Ajman Free Zone company formation for Croatians no longer requires a local partner.
GoldenKey's consultants have handled Ajman Free Zone company formation for Croatians for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for Ajman Free Zone company formation for Croatians happen the same day they are ready. Crucially, 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.