WhatsApp quoteSetting 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. Food outlets need a physical unit approved by the municipality food-control department, a fit-out approval and a food safety certificate for staff. Cloud kitchens are a lower-cost entry point. GoldenKey has licensed restaurant or café businesses for clients in Ajman Free Zone and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later.
Why Ajman Free Zone
Day to day, office options in Ajman Free Zone range from flexi-desk, office suite or warehouse, so you only pay for the space your visa quota actually needs. Ajman Free Zone licences are renewed annually with a simple online payment and updated passport copies, and GoldenKey sends a reminder 60 days before the due date. For most clients, for restaurant & café, Ajman Free Zone offers the office options such a business actually needs and a visa quota that can grow with the team.
How Ajman Free Zone works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation 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.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
To be clear, we submit your preferred trade names to Ajman Free Zone and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission. If the authority raises a query on restaurant & café in Ajman Free Zone at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 3Document submission and payment
On the ground, you sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested paperwork and the licence fee is paid to the issuing authority.
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. If the authority raises a query on restaurant & café in Ajman Free Zone at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Documents required
To be clear, gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of restaurant & café in Ajman Free Zone.
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- Tenancy contract for the outlet
- Your current residency visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- 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
Pricing
Use the table below to compare packages for restaurant & café in Ajman Free Zone; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. The figures below for restaurant & café in Ajman Free Zone are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
- 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
In our experience, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from restaurant & café in Ajman Free Zone can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. As a rule, the UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for restaurant & café in Ajman Free Zone.
Why GoldenKey
Our quotations for restaurant & café in Ajman Free Zone list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. As we tell every client, if a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your Ajman Free Zone file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the request sit. We speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for restaurant & café in Ajman Free Zone.
Crucially, if you would like a written quotation for restaurant & café in Ajman Free Zone, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Ajman Free Zone licence take?
On the ground, once your documents are complete, the authority typically issues the licence within 3 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
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 typically the same.
Is an audit required for a Ajman Free Zone company?
On the ground, 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 approvals does restaurant & café need?
Municipality food control, civil defence and, for alcohol, the relevant licensing authority. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
Is restaurant & café allowed in Ajman Free Zone?
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