WhatsApp quoteAjman Free Zone combines among the most affordable in the UAE with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, which is why it suits both first-time founders and established groups. Setting up a company in Ajman Free Zone gives you 100% ownership, a UAE trade licence and the option to sponsor residence visas for yourself and your family. Ajman Free Zone is one of the UAE's most affordable free zones — 0-visa packages from AED 5,500, and it has become one of the most practical choices for founders who want a UAE licence without a large upfront budget.
Why Ajman Free Zone
In practice, the authority permits Free Zone Establishment (FZE), Free Zone Company (FZCO) and Branch of Foreign Company, which covers solo founders, partnerships and overseas groups opening a UAE branch. From day one, 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. As a rule, one of the reasons we recommend Ajman Free Zone is its among the most affordable in the UAE, which matters more than most company owners realise once the business is running.
Documents required
Crucially, the document list for an office suite licence in Ajman Free Zone is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- Your current residency visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
Pricing
The figures below for an office suite licence in Ajman Free Zone are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. All prices for an office suite licence in Ajman Free Zone are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before a single dirham changes hands.
- 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.
Office Suite explained
A dedicated office suite is a private, lockable office in the free zone building. It raises your visa quota in proportion to floor area and is expected by most banks for companies with staff. In Ajman Free Zone, GoldenKey matches the office option to the visa quota you actually need so you are not paying for space you will not use.
Why the UAE
In our experience, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so an office suite licence in Ajman Free Zone no longer requires a local partner. To be clear, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many founders choose it as a base for an office suite licence in Ajman Free Zone.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled an office suite licence in Ajman Free Zone for traders, consultants, tech business owners and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. Our quotations for an office suite licence in Ajman Free Zone list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. Put simply, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for an office suite licence in Ajman Free Zone happen the same day they are ready.
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 an office suite licence in Ajman Free Zone.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Ajman Free Zone licence take?
Day to day, once your documents are complete, the authority typically issues the licence within 3 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Is an audit required for a Ajman Free Zone company?
Day to day, 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.
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.
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 usually 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 usually 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.
