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Automotive & Spare Parts Trading in the UAE for Croatians

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

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

Ajman Free Zone issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Ajman, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. As we tell every client, 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 straightforward renewal process. From day one, the most common businesses Croatians open through GoldenKey are in hospitality, yachting, IT services and sports management, although Ajman Free Zone supports almost any activity. For most clients, typical examples of this activity include spare parts trading, used car export, tyre trading and accessories, which can usually sit together on one Ajman Free Zone licence.

Why Ajman Free Zone

As a rule, the authority permits Free Zone Establishment (FZE), Free Zone Company (FZCO) and Branch of Foreign Company, which covers solo company owners, partnerships and overseas groups opening a UAE branch. One of the oldest free zones in the UAE, established 1988.

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

    GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the Ajman Free Zone authority and obtains initial approval, as a rule within one to two business days. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Croatian founder.

  3. Step 3: Document submission and payment
    Step 3

    Document submission and payment

    With the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested documents and settles the licence fee with the authority on your behalf.

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

    Licence issued and next steps

    As a rule, once the Ajman Free Zone licence and company documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting. For opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Croatian founder, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.

Documents required

The document list for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Croatian founder is short, and most clients already have everything on it.

  • A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
  • A bank statement from your Croatia bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
  • Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
  • A passport-size photograph on a white background
  • A police clearance certificate from Croatia if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
  • Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company

Pricing

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

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

Crucially, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Croatian founder a route to relocation as well as a business decision. Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Croatian founder no longer requires a local partner.

Why GoldenKey

In our experience, we speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Croatian founder. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Croatian founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. On the ground, our quotations for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Croatian founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before any payment anything.

Prefer to visit? Our Ajman office welcomes walk-ins during working hours, and we can also meet you in Dubai or Sharjah by appointment to discuss opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Croatian founder.

Frequently asked questions

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

In practice, 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 residency visa is processed.

Can I open a UAE bank account with a Ajman Free Zone company?

Yes, Ajman Free Zone companies open accounts with UAE banks every day. Approval depends on the bank's compliance review of your profile, business plan and supporting documents, and GoldenKey prepares the file and introduces you to a suitable bank.

How many visas can I get with a Ajman Free Zone licence?

As a rule, visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. Ajman Free Zone packages as a rule 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.

Is automotive & spare parts trading allowed in Ajman Free Zone?

Yes — Croatians 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.

What approvals does automotive & spare parts trading need?

Customs; RTA or local traffic department for vehicle sales. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.

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