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Textile & Garments Trading in Ajman Free Zone

Importing and wholesaling fabrics, garments, uniforms and home textiles

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

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. Day to day, founders choose Ajman Free Zone when they want a credible UAE address, fast licensing and packages that scale from a solo flexi-desk to a multi-visa office. External approvals for textile & garments trading are: customs; ESMA conformity for some textile categories. The Deira and Ajman textile markets re-export to Africa, Iran and Central Asia. Free zone warehouses in Ajman and SAIF Zone are the most economical way to hold bulk stock close to the ports.

For most clients, 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. Crucially, one of the reasons our advice is to choose Ajman Free Zone is its among the most affordable in the UAE, which matters more than most founders realise once the business is running. As a rule, for textile & garments trading, 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

All prices for textile & garments trading in Ajman Free Zone are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before a single dirham changes hands. Importantly, use the table below to compare packages for textile & garments trading in Ajman Free Zone; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-27.

Required documents

Documents required

The document list for textile & garments trading 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

  • A passport-size photograph on a white background
  • 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
  • Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a companyif 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. 1

    Consultation and activity selection

    In our experience, 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.

  2. 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. Your portal shows the status of this step for textile & garments trading in Ajman Free Zone in real time.

  3. 3

    Document submission and payment

    You sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested supporting documents and the licence fee is paid to the authority.

  4. 4

    Licence issued and next steps

    Your Ajman Free Zone licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are issued, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction. Your portal shows the status of this step for textile & garments trading 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.

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How long does the Ajman Free Zone licence take?

Once your documents are complete, the licensing authority normally 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?

As we tell every client, 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.

Is textile & garments trading allowed in Ajman Free Zone?

Yes, it can. Textile & Garments Trading is an available activity in {ent}, and GoldenKey lists the exact sub-activities on your licence. Customs; ESMA conformity for some textile categories.

Which licence type covers textile & garments trading?

For most clients, textile & Garments Trading is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.

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Ready to start your business in Ajman Free Zone?

If you would like a written quotation for textile & garments trading in Ajman Free Zone, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.

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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 textile & garments trading in Ajman Free Zone can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. Just as important, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies textile & garments trading in Ajman Free Zone for international founders.

Why GoldenKey

For most clients, most of our Ajman Free Zone clients come to us through referrals from other founders, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. 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 file sit. In short, after your Ajman Free Zone licence is issued, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice.

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