WhatsApp quoteAn 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 granted. Ajman Free Zone combines among the most affordable in the UAE with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, so it suits both first-time founders and established groups. External approvals for import & export are: customs code; product-specific approvals for food, cosmetics, medical and telecom goods. In practice, free zone traders can import duty-free into the zone and re-export without paying UAE customs duty, which is why Jebel Ali and Sharjah zones dominate this activity. Selling into the UAE mainland triggers 5% duty.
Why Ajman Free Zone
In short, 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. Ajman Free Zone is located in Located in Ajman emirate, 25 km from Dubai International Airport, and the registrar's processing time for a standard file is around 3 working days (Monday to Friday). Ajman Free Zone is a sensible home for import & export because importing goods into the UAE and exporting or re-exporting them to regional and global markets is a well-understood activity there and the approvals are routine.
How Ajman Free Zone works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation 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.
Step 2Name 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. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to import & export in Ajman Free Zone.
Step 3Document submission and payment
You sign the request forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the registrar.
Step 4Licence 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. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to import & export in Ajman Free Zone.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for import & export in Ajman Free Zone; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- Customs code application
- 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
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
Pricing
Crucially, pricing for import & export in Ajman Free Zone depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. Use the table below to compare packages for import & export in Ajman Free Zone; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
- 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
Day to day, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from import & export in Ajman Free Zone can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. The UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for import & export in Ajman Free Zone.
Why GoldenKey
Most of our Ajman Free Zone customers come to us through referrals from other entrepreneurs, so we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. To be clear, we speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for import & export in Ajman Free Zone. GoldenKey's consultants have handled import & export in Ajman Free Zone for traders, consultants, tech entrepreneurs and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly.
Call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a consultant will walk you through import & export in Ajman Free Zone step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Ajman Free Zone?
In short, most Ajman Free Zone licences can be issued 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 residence visa is processed.
How long does the Ajman Free Zone licence take?
Once your documents are complete, the authority usually issues the licence within 3 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
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 customers in most cases, 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.
Which licence type covers import & export?
As we tell every client, import & Export is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
What approvals does import & export need?
Customs code; product-specific approvals for food, cosmetics, medical and telecom goods. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
