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. Ajman Free Zone issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Ajman, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. For most clients, external approvals for perfume & cosmetics trading are: Dubai Municipality Montaji or local equivalent for mainland sale. To be clear, payments between Belgium and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, euro (EUR) transfers settle quickly and UAE banks are familiar with Belgian business profiles.
Why Ajman Free Zone
Ajman Port adjacent — ideal for import/export traders. 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
In the first call we check that Ajman Free Zone lists your activity, settle the licence type and match the visa package and office to what you actually need. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for opening a perfume and cosmetics business in the UAE as a Belgian founder.
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 working days.
Step 3Document submission and payment
As a rule, you sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with Ajman Free Zone and the issuing authority's licence fee is paid. For opening a perfume and cosmetics business in the UAE as a Belgian founder, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
On the ground, 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.
Documents required
Importantly, for opening a perfume and cosmetics business in the UAE as a Belgian founder the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- A passport released by Belgium with at least six months' validity
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
Pricing
All prices for opening a perfume and cosmetics business in the UAE as a Belgian founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before a single dirham changes hands. Pricing for opening a perfume and cosmetics business in the UAE as a Belgian founder depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Upgrade to visas anytime
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Upgrade to visas anytime
- GoldenKey full assistance
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-07.
Why the UAE
Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes opening a perfume and cosmetics business in the UAE as a Belgian founder a route to relocation as well as a business decision. As a rule, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies opening a perfume and cosmetics business in the UAE as a Belgian founder for international company owners.
Why GoldenKey
Crucially, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening a perfume and cosmetics business in the UAE as a Belgian founder happen the same day they are ready. Most of our Ajman Free Zone customers come to us through referrals from other founders, and that is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped entrepreneurs from more than 60 countries with opening a perfume and cosmetics business in the UAE as a Belgian founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
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 a Belgian founder.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Ajman Free Zone?
To be clear, 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 completed.
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 customers nine times out of ten, 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.
Can I add more activities to my Ajman Free Zone licence later?
Yes, it can. Ajman Free Zone allows activity additions and changes through a licence amendment, which GoldenKey can process in a few business days for a small authority fee.
Is perfume & cosmetics trading allowed in Ajman Free Zone?
Yes, it can. Belgians 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.
How long does the process take for Belgian applicants?
For most clients, processing for Belgians follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from Belgium that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.


