Ajman Free Zone issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Ajman, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. An Ajman Free Zone company can be owned entirely by foreign nationals, needs no local sponsor and can start trading internationally as soon as the licence is issued. To be clear, the most common businesses Australians open through GoldenKey are in education, construction, hospitality and sports, although Ajman Free Zone supports almost any activity. As a rule, cosmetics imported into the UAE must be registered with the municipality's consumer products section (Montaji in Dubai) before sale. Free zone traders re-exporting to Africa and the GCC avoid local registration until goods enter the mainland.
Why Ajman Free Zone
Unlike some zones, Ajman Free Zone does not require a large paid-up capital to be blocked in a bank account before the licence is issued. Day to day, 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.
How Ajman Free Zone works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation and activity selection
Just as important, 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.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
In short, we submit your preferred trade names to Ajman Free Zone and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission. We keep a written record of this step so your file for opening a perfume and cosmetics business in the UAE as an Australian founder is audit-ready.
Step 3Document submission and payment
Day to day, you sign the request forms and memorandum, we submit the attested paperwork and the licence fee is paid to the licensing 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. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for opening a perfume and cosmetics business in the UAE as an Australian founder.
Documents required
The document list for opening a perfume and cosmetics business in the UAE as an Australian founder is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A passport issued by Australia with at least six months' validity
- A bank statement from your Australia bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Product ingredient lists
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
Pricing
Pricing for opening a perfume and cosmetics business in the UAE as an Australian founder depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. All prices for opening a perfume and cosmetics business in the UAE as an Australian founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
- 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
Put simply, banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of opening a perfume and cosmetics business in the UAE as an Australian founder predictable. Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so opening a perfume and cosmetics business in the UAE as an Australian founder no longer requires a local partner.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with opening a perfume and cosmetics business in the UAE as an Australian founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a perfume and cosmetics business in the UAE as an Australian founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. In short, you deal with one named case manager from the first call until your Ajman Free Zone licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally.
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 opening a perfume and cosmetics business in the UAE as an Australian founder.
Frequently asked questions
How many visas can I get with a Ajman Free Zone licence?
Visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. Ajman Free Zone packages typically start from a zero-visa option and scale to five or more visas with a physical office, and additional visas can be added later for the per-visa fee shown in our pricing.
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.
How long does the Ajman Free Zone licence take?
In short, once your documents are complete, the authority typically issues the licence within 3 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Is perfume & cosmetics trading allowed in Ajman Free Zone?
It can. Australians can own 100% of a perfume and cosmetics business in the UAE. {brand} recommends Ajman Free Zone for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
What approvals does perfume & cosmetics trading need?
Dubai Municipality Montaji or local equivalent for mainland sale. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.


