WhatsApp quoteAs a rule, 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 simple renewal process. Crucially, 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. the UAE is Vietnam's largest trading partner in the Middle East, with a CEPA concluded in 2024, which gives Vietnamese entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Ajman Free Zone licence is granted. For Vietnamese founders, the UAE is around 7.5 hours from Hanoi, 3 hours ahead of the UAE, and English is the working language.
Why Ajman Free Zone
Day to day, 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. 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. Many Vietnamese founders run Ajman Free Zone companies alongside an existing business in Vietnam, using the UAE entity for international invoicing and regional sales.
How Ajman Free Zone works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation and activity selection
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. If the authority raises a query on Ajman Free Zone company formation for Vietnamese nationals at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 2Name 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 business days.
Step 3Document submission and payment
You sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with Ajman Free Zone and the authority's licence fee is paid. We keep a written record of this step so your file for Ajman Free Zone company formation for Vietnamese nationals is audit-ready.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Once the Ajman Free Zone licence and company documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting.
Documents required
Gather these papers and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of Ajman Free Zone company formation for Vietnamese nationals.
- A bank statement from your Vietnam bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A police clearance certificate from Vietnam if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- A passport released by Vietnam with at least six months' validity
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
Pricing
Importantly, use the table below to compare packages for Ajman Free Zone company formation for Vietnamese nationals; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. The figures below for Ajman Free Zone company formation for Vietnamese nationals are updated by GoldenKey whenever the licensing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
Why the UAE
From day one, banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of Ajman Free Zone company formation for Vietnamese nationals predictable. The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, and that is why so many founders choose it as a base for Ajman Free Zone company formation for Vietnamese nationals.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled Ajman Free Zone company formation for Vietnamese nationals for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves without delay. GoldenKey builds its own CRM and client portal, so you can see the status of your Ajman Free Zone request, download your documents and pay invoices from your phone. 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 Vietnamese nationals happen the same day they are ready.
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 Vietnamese nationals.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Ajman Free Zone?
On the ground, 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.
How long does the Ajman Free Zone licence take?
Crucially, once your documents are complete, the issuing authority typically issues the licence within 3 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
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 for most applicants, 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.
Is there a double taxation agreement between Vietnam and the UAE?
Yes. The UAE and Vietnam have a double taxation agreement, and a UAE tax residency certificate lets you claim treaty relief on qualifying income. GoldenKey can obtain the certificate once your company is established.
Can a Vietnamese citizen own 100% of a company in Ajman Free Zone?
Yes. Vietnamese nationals can own the full share capital of a Ajman Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
