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
IT & Software in Ajman Free Zone
Software development, SaaS, app development, IT consulting and managed services
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
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 granted. Ajman Free Zone issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Ajman, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. Put simply, external approvals for it & software are: none beyond the licence; data-hosting activities may need TDRA notification. GoldenKey has licensed IT and software company businesses for clients in Ajman Free Zone and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later.
Popular activities in Ajman Free Zone include trading, consultancy, services, e-commerce and general trading, and most of them can be combined on a single licence. Put simply, 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. For it & software, 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
The figures below for it & software in Ajman Free Zone are updated by GoldenKey whenever the issuing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. In our experience, all prices for it & software in Ajman Free Zone are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before a single dirham changes hands.
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 2026-10-24.
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
The document list for it & software in Ajman Free Zone is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- Portfolio or company profile
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zonesif 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
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.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
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. For it & software in Ajman Free Zone this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
- 3
Document submission and payment
As we tell every client, you sign the file forms and memorandum, we submit the attested 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 released, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction. Your portal shows the status of this step for it & software in Ajman Free Zone in real time.
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?
For most clients, once your paperwork are complete, the authority typically issues the licence within 3 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
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 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.
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 clients 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 it & software?
For most clients, iT & Software is classified as a professional activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
Is it & software allowed in Ajman Free Zone?
Yes. IT & Software is an available activity in {ent}, and GoldenKey lists the exact sub-activities on your licence. None beyond the licence; data-hosting activities may need TDRA notification.
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Good to know
More about Ajman Free Zone
Why the UAE
There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from it & software 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 it & software in Ajman Free Zone.
Why GoldenKey
To be clear, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for it & software in Ajman Free Zone happen the same day they are ready. Crucially, we speak the languages our customers speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for it & software in Ajman Free Zone. GoldenKey's consultants have handled it & software in Ajman Free Zone for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly.
