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Automotive & Spare Parts Trading in the UAE for Canadians

Trading new and used vehicles, spare parts, tyres and accessories

from AED 5,565AED 4,452Save 20%

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. GoldenKey has guided hundreds of entrepreneurs through Ajman Free Zone company formation, from name reservation to the moment the licence PDF lands in their inbox. Crucially, canadian universities, engineering firms and agri-food exporters are well established in the UAE, which gives Canadian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Ajman Free Zone licence is issued. In short, external approvals for automotive & spare parts trading are: customs; RTA or local traffic department for vehicle sales.

Why Ajman Free Zone

Ajman Port adjacent — ideal for import/export traders. Office options in Ajman Free Zone range from flexi-desk, office suite or warehouse, so you only pay for the space your visa quota actually needs.

How Ajman Free Zone works with GoldenKey

  1. Step 1: Consultation and activity selection
    Step 1

    Consultation and activity selection

    GoldenKey starts by confirming your activity is available in Ajman Free Zone, then agrees the licence category, visa quota and office option with you in writing.

  2. Step 2: Name reservation and initial approval
    Step 2

    Name reservation and initial approval

    We submit your preferred trade names to Ajman Free Zone and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission. For opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Canadian founder this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.

  3. Step 3: Document submission and payment
    Step 3

    Document submission and payment

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

  4. Step 4: Licence issued and next steps
    Step 4

    Licence 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. If the authority raises a query on opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Canadian founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.

Documents required

Gather these paperwork and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Canadian founder.

  • A passport issued by Canada with at least six months' validity
  • A bank statement from your Canada bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
  • Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
  • A passport-size photograph on a white background
  • Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
  • Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident

Pricing

Use the table below to compare packages for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Canadian founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. As we tell every client, the figures below for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Canadian founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the issuing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.

Special offer — prices below already include the discount · ends 1 Jan 2027.
Starter – 0 VisaSave 20%
AED 5,565AED 4,452
0 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Upgrade to visas anytime
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUS – 2 VISASSave 20%
AED 17,181AED 13,745
2 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUSh – 3 VISASSave 20%
AED 23,242AED 18,594
3 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUS – 4 VISASSave 20%
AED 26,272AED 21,018
4 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUS - 5 VISASSave 20%
AED 31,323AED 25,058
5 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUS - 6 VISASSave 20%
AED 36,898AED 29,518
6 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUS - 7 VISASSave 20%
AED 42,898AED 34,318
7 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUS - 8 VISASSave 20%
AED 49,898AED 39,918
8 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUS - 9 VISASSave 20%
AED 56,898AED 45,518
9 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUS - 1 VISASSave 20%
AED 63,898AED 51,118
10 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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SPECIAL OFFER PACKAGESave 18%
AED 11,000AED 9,000
1 residence visa · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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FREELANCER PACKAGE 0 VISASave 20%
AED 6,010AED 4,808
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Upgrade to visas anytime
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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FREELANCER PACKAGE 1 VISASave 20%
AED 12,131AED 9,705
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Upgrade to visas anytime
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-07.

Why the UAE

To be clear, the UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Canadian founder. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Canadian founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.

Why GoldenKey

As we tell every client, after your Ajman Free Zone licence is released, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice. Day to day, our quotations for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Canadian founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Canadian founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly.

To be clear, if you would like a written quotation for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Canadian founder, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Ajman Free Zone?

For most clients, most Ajman Free Zone licences can be issued remotely with scanned papers and a signed power of attorney. You will need to enter the UAE for the medical test and Emirates ID biometrics when your residency visa is processed.

How long does the Ajman Free Zone licence take?

Day to day, once your documents are complete, the registrar nine times out of ten issues the licence within 3 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.

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 automotive & spare parts trading allowed in Ajman Free Zone?

Yes. Canadians can own 100% of an automotive trading company in the UAE. {brand} recommends Ajman Free Zone for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.

Which licence type covers automotive & spare parts trading?

To be clear, automotive & Spare Parts 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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