WhatsApp quoteAjman Free Zone combines among the most affordable in the UAE with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, which is why it suits both first-time entrepreneurs and established groups. 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. In practice, external approvals for general trading are: no special approval for standard goods; customs code required to physically import. Day to day, general Trading in Ajman Free Zone means import, export, re-export and wholesale of a broad range of goods under one licence, and it is licensed as a commercial activity.
Why Ajman Free Zone
Importantly, one of the reasons we point clients to Ajman Free Zone is its among the most affordable in the UAE, which matters more than most entrepreneurs realise once the business is running. Dedicated customer service counters for fast processing.
How Ajman Free Zone works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation 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.
Step 2Name 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 a general trading company in the UAE as an Egyptian founder, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 3Document submission and payment
To be clear, you sign the file forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the authority.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
In practice, once the Ajman Free Zone licence and company documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting. We keep a written record of this step so your file for opening a general trading company in the UAE as an Egyptian founder is audit-ready.
Documents required
The document list for opening a general trading company in the UAE as an Egyptian 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
- Educational certificates attested by the Egypt authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A bank statement from your Egypt bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- List of intended product categories
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
Pricing
Use the table below to compare packages for opening a general trading company in the UAE as an Egyptian founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. Pricing for opening a general trading company in the UAE as an Egyptian 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
| 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
English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies opening a general trading company in the UAE as an Egyptian founder for international founders. The UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international customers and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for opening a general trading company in the UAE as an Egyptian founder.
Why GoldenKey
In short, 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 a general trading company in the UAE as an Egyptian founder. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a general trading company in the UAE as an Egyptian founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. In short, our quotations for opening a general trading company in the UAE as an Egyptian founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
Tell us about your plans for opening a general trading company in the UAE as an Egyptian founder and GoldenKey will come back to you shortly with a clear price, a document checklist and a realistic timeline.
Frequently asked questions
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 clients in most cases, 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 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 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?
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 general trading allowed in Ajman Free Zone?
Yes, it can. Egyptians can own 100% of a general trading company in the UAE. {brand} recommends Ajman Free Zone for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
Can a Egyptian citizen own 100% of a company in Ajman Free Zone?
It can. Egyptians can own the full share capital of a Ajman Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
