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
Ajman Free Zone Company Formation for Saudi nationals
Guide for Saudi founders · around 2 hours from Riyadh
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
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. 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 business owners who want a UAE licence without a large upfront budget. For Saudi company owners, the UAE is around 2 hours from Riyadh, the UAE is 1 hour ahead of Saudi Arabia, and Arabic is the official language of the UAE, so papers and contracts are fully accessible. Payments between Saudi Arabia and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, Saudi riyal (SAR) transfers settle quickly and UAE banks are familiar with Saudi business profiles.
Ajman Free Zone is located in Located in Ajman emirate, 25 km from Dubai International Airport, and the authority's processing time for a standard file is around 3 business days. Put simply, 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. Just as important, for Saudi nationals, the practical advantages of Ajman Free Zone are the ease of travel between Saudi Arabia and the UAE, Arabic is the official language of the UAE, so documents and contracts are fully accessible, and a banking system that processes Saudi riyal (SAR) transfers daily.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
All prices for Ajman Free Zone company formation for Saudi nationals are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. On the ground, the figures below for Ajman Free Zone company formation for Saudi nationals are updated by GoldenKey whenever the licensing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
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 2026-10-27.
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
On the ground, for Ajman Free Zone company formation for Saudi nationals the authority asks for the following supporting documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- Educational certificates attested by the Saudi Arabia authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A bank statement from your Saudi Arabia bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A passport issued by Saudi Arabia with at least six months' validity
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visaif applicable
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activitiesif 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
GoldenKey starts by confirming your activity is available in Ajman Free Zone, then agrees the licence category, visa quota and office option with you in writing. If the authority raises a query on Ajman Free Zone company formation for Saudi nationals at this stage, we handle it the same day.
- 2
Name 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.
- 3
Document submission and payment
You sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the registrar. Nothing is submitted for Ajman Free Zone company formation for Saudi nationals until you have reviewed and approved it.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
From day one, your Ajman Free Zone licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are granted, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about Ajman Free Zone. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsCan I add more activities to my Ajman Free Zone licence later?
Yes. Ajman Free Zone allows activity additions and changes through a licence amendment, which GoldenKey can process in a few working days (Monday to Friday) for a small authority fee.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Ajman Free Zone?
Most Ajman Free Zone licences can be granted 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 residency visa is handled.
How long does the Ajman Free Zone licence take?
Once your documents are complete, the authority typically issues the licence within 3 business days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Can a Saudi citizen own 100% of a company in Ajman Free Zone?
Yes. Saudi nationals can own the full share capital of a Ajman Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Saudi nationals need a UAE visa before applying for Ajman Free Zone?
No, it does not. You can apply for the licence from Saudi Arabia with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is processed afterwards.
Get a free quote
Ready to start your business in Ajman Free Zone?
In short, ready to start? Send us a WhatsApp message with your nationality, the activity you have in mind and the number of visas you need, and we will reply shortly with a written quotation for Ajman Free Zone company formation for Saudi nationals.
Good to know
More about Ajman Free Zone
Why the UAE
Put simply, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so Ajman Free Zone company formation for Saudi nationals no longer requires a local partner. Just as important, the UAE consistently ranks among the safest countries in the world, with a stable government, strong rule of law and world-class infrastructure.
Why GoldenKey
Our quotations for Ajman Free Zone company formation for Saudi nationals list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for Ajman Free Zone company formation for Saudi nationals happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped company owners from more than 60 countries with Ajman Free Zone company formation for Saudi nationals, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
