Trade License Plus - 0 Visa
Licence only · upgrade to visas anytime
AED 4,888
- Trade licence & registration
- Upgrade to visas anytime
- Company name reservation
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
FREE ZONE · AJMAN
Ajman New Venture Centre Company Formation for South Africans
Guide for South African founders · around 8 hours from Johannesburg from Pretoria
1 daysSetup time100%OwnershipUp to 10 visasVisas
- 1 daysSetup time
- Free ZoneLicence type
- Flexi / physical bothOffice / facility
- Up to 10 visasVisa eligibility
- StandardApprovals needed
- Same every year packge costRenewal cost
About ANC Free Zone
Why Ajman New Venture Centre
Importantly, founders choose Ajman New Venture Centre when they want a credible UAE address, fast licensing and packages that scale from a solo flexi-desk to a multi-visa office. As a rule, setting up a company in Ajman New Venture Centre gives you 100% ownership, a UAE trade licence and the option to sponsor residence visas for yourself and your family. South Africans are a community of around 100,000 residents strong in finance, hospitality, education and mining services, so the Ajman New Venture Centre authority, the banks and the immigration officers see South African applications every day and process them without hesitation. the UAE is South Africa's largest trading partner in the Middle East and a gateway to Africa for Gulf capital, which gives South African entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Ajman New Venture Centre licence is issued.
As we tell every client, the authority permits Free Zone Establishment (FZE), which covers solo founders, partnerships and overseas groups opening a UAE branch. As we tell every client, office options in Ajman New Venture Centre range from virtual office or flexi-desk, so you only pay for the space your visa quota actually needs. In practice, many South African founders run Ajman New Venture Centre companies alongside an existing business in South Africa, using the UAE entity for international invoicing and regional sales.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Just as important, pricing for Ajman New Venture Centre company formation for South Africans depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. To be clear, all prices for Ajman New Venture Centre company formation for South Africans are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
Trade License Plus - 1 Visa
1 residence visa · 1-year licence
AED 10,800
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 1 visa eligibility
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Trade License Plus - 2 Visa
2 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 16,200
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 2 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Trade License Plus - 3 Visa
3 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 20,700
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 3 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Trade License Plus - 4 Visa
4 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 25,200
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 4 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Trade License Plus - 5 Visa
5 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 29,700
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 5 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Trade License Plus - 6 Visa
6 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 34,200
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 6 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Trade License Plus - 7 Visa
7 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 38,700
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 7 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Trade License Plus - 8 Visa
8 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 43,200
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 8 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Trade License Plus - 9 Visa
9 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 47,700
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 9 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Trade License Plus - 10 Visa
10 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 52,200
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 10 visa eligibilities
- 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 2026-10-29.
Business activities
Explore 754 business activities in ANC Free Zone
ANC 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-ANC-001Service Activities Related To PrintingServiceGK-ANC-002Design & Artwork ServicesServiceGK-ANC-003Buses & Trucks Trading For Export (Outside UAE)CommercialApproval requiredGK-ANC-004New Motor Vehicles Trading Import & Export (Outside UAE)CommercialApproval requiredGK-ANC-005Used Cars Trading - Import & ExportCommercialApproval requiredGK-ANC-006Used Automobile Trading For ExportCommercialApproval requiredPopular choices · 754 activities availableAll 754 ANC Free Zone activities
Required documents
Documents required
Here is what you will need for Ajman New Venture Centre company formation for South Africans; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- Educational certificates attested by the South Africa authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A bank statement from your South Africa bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visaif applicable
- A police clearance certificate from South Africa if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires itif applicable
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE residentif 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 New Venture Centre works with GoldenKey
- 1
Consultation and activity selection
GoldenKey starts by confirming your activity is available in Ajman New Venture Centre, then agrees the licence category, visa quota and office option with you in writing. For Ajman New Venture Centre company formation for South Africans, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the Ajman New Venture Centre authority and obtains initial approval, usually within one to two business days.
- 3
Document submission and payment
You sign the submission forms and memorandum, we submit the attested paperwork and the licence fee is paid to the registrar. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for Ajman New Venture Centre company formation for South Africans.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
Once the Ajman New Venture Centre licence and company documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about ANC Free Zone. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsDo I need to visit the UAE to set up in Ajman New Venture Centre?
Most Ajman New Venture Centre 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 UAE residence visa is completed.
How long does the Ajman New Venture Centre licence take?
From day one, once your paperwork are complete, the authority as a rule issues the licence within 2 business days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Can I open a UAE bank account with a Ajman New Venture Centre company?
Yes, Ajman New Venture Centre companies open accounts with UAE banks every day. Approval depends on the bank's compliance review of your profile, business plan and documents, and GoldenKey prepares the file and introduces you to a suitable bank.
How long does the process take for South African applicants?
As we tell every client, processing for South Africans follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from South Africa that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
Do South Africans need a UAE visa before applying for Ajman New Venture Centre?
Not in that case. You can apply for the licence from South Africa with scanned papers, and the investor UAE residence visa is processed afterwards.
Get a free quote
Ready to start your business in ANC 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 New Venture Centre company formation for South Africans.
Good to know
More about ANC 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 New Venture Centre company formation for South Africans no longer requires a local partner. The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, so so many business owners choose it as a base for Ajman New Venture Centre company formation for South Africans.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled Ajman New Venture Centre company formation for South Africans for traders, consultants, tech company owners and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves promptly. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with Ajman New Venture Centre company formation for South Africans, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. In short, because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which documents each of them will ask for on an Ajman New Venture Centre file.
