WhatsApp quoteSetting 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 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 founders and established groups. As a rule, for French founders, the UAE is around 7 hours from Paris, the UAE is 2 to 3 hours ahead of France, and English is used for business, and French-speaking advisers are easy to find in Dubai. For most clients, external approvals for textile & garments trading are: customs; ESMA conformity for some textile categories.
Why Ajman Free Zone
On the ground, one of the reasons we suggest Ajman Free Zone is its among the most affordable in the UAE, which matters more than most founders realise once the business is running. 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
Step 1Consultation and activity selection
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
We submit your preferred trade names to Ajman Free Zone and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission. If the authority raises a query on opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a French founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 3Document submission and payment
Day to day, with the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested documents and settles the licence fee with the registrar on your behalf.
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. Your portal shows the status of this step for opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a French founder in real time.
Documents required
The document list for opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a French founder is short, and most customers already have everything on it.
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- A bank statement from your France bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- Customs code
- 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 textile trading company in the UAE as a French founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. In short, pricing for opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a French 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
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 textile trading company in the UAE as a French founder predictable. English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a French founder for international company owners.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a French founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. As a rule, most of our Ajman Free Zone clients come to us through referrals from other founders, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. 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 textile trading company in the UAE as a French founder.
Book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a French founder in a single conversation.
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 customers generally, 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.
How long does the Ajman Free Zone licence take?
Once your documents are complete, the authority typically issues the licence within 3 working days (Monday to Friday). Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
How many visas can I get with a Ajman Free Zone licence?
In short, 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.
Is textile & garments trading allowed in Ajman Free Zone?
Yes. French nationals can own 100% of a textile trading company in the UAE. {brand} recommends Ajman Free Zone for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
Can a French citizen own 100% of a company in Ajman Free Zone?
It can. French nationals can own the full share capital of a Ajman Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
