For most clients, 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. 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. General trading covers multiple unrelated product lines, and for that reason some authorities price it above a single-line trading licence. Restricted goods such as pharmaceuticals, tobacco and precious metals still need their own approvals. Just as important, typical examples of this activity include electronics, building materials, FMCG, furniture and spare parts, which can in most cases sit together on one Ajman Free Zone licence.
Why Ajman Free Zone
In short, unlike some zones, Ajman Free Zone does not require a large paid-up capital to be blocked in a bank account before the licence is issued. From day one, 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 Free Zone is a sensible home for general trading because import, export, re-export and wholesale of a broad range of goods under one licence is a well-understood activity there and the approvals are routine.
How Ajman Free Zone works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation and activity selection
For most clients, in the first call we check that Ajman Free Zone lists your activity, settle the licence type and match the visa package and office to what you actually need. Your portal shows the status of this step for general trading in Ajman Free Zone in real time.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
As a rule, your trade name is reserved with the Ajman Free Zone authority and initial approval is obtained; this stage rarely takes more than two working days (Monday to Friday).
Step 3Document submission and payment
Just as important, with the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested documents and settles the licence fee with the registrar on your behalf. If the authority raises a query on general trading in Ajman Free Zone at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Once the Ajman Free Zone licence and company documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting.
Documents required
To be clear, for general trading in Ajman Free Zone the authority asks for the following papers, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- List of intended product categories
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
Pricing
For most clients, pricing for general trading in Ajman Free Zone depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. In short, all prices for general trading in Ajman Free Zone are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
- Trade licence & registration
- Upgrade to visas anytime
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- GoldenKey full assistance
| Additional visa | AED 2,200 |
|---|---|
| Annual renewal | AED 4,500 |
| Bank account assistance | AED 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
The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for general trading in Ajman Free Zone and makes international pricing simple. English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies general trading in Ajman Free Zone for international founders.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with general trading in Ajman Free Zone, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. We speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for general trading in Ajman Free Zone. Our quotations for general trading in Ajman Free Zone list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
To be clear, call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a consultant will walk you through general trading in Ajman Free Zone step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
Is an audit required for a Ajman Free Zone company?
In short, 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.
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 as a rule the same.
How many visas can I get with a Ajman Free Zone licence?
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.
Is general trading allowed in Ajman Free Zone?
Yes. General Trading is an available activity in {ent}, and {brand} lists the exact sub-activities on your licence. No special approval for standard goods; customs code required to physically import.
Can I combine general trading with other activities?
Put simply, in most cases yes. Related activities can share one licence, while unrelated ones may need a general trading licence or a second licence.


