General Trading in the UAE for Greeks

Why Ajman Free Zone

Ajman Free Zone licences are renewed annually with a simple online payment and updated passport copies, and GoldenKey sends a reminder 60 days before the due date. One of the reasons we recommend Ajman Free Zone is its among the most affordable in the UAE, which matters more than most entrepreneurs realise once the business is running.

How Ajman Free Zone works with GoldenKey

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   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. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Greek founder.

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   Step 2

   Name reservation and initial approval

   GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the Ajman Free Zone authority and obtains initial approval, typically within one to two working days (Monday to Friday).

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   Step 3

   Document submission and payment

   You sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the licensing authority. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Greek founder.

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   Step 4

   Licence issued and next steps

   Put simply, your Ajman Free Zone licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are released, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction.

Documents required

Here is what you will need for opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Greek founder; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.

• 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
• A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
• A bank statement from your Greece bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
• A passport-size photograph on a white background
• Educational certificates attested by the Greece authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities

Pricing

Pricing for opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Greek founder depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. The figures below for opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Greek founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.

Why the UAE

Put simply, the dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Greek founder and makes international pricing simple. The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, and for that reason so many founders choose it as a base for opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Greek founder.

Why GoldenKey

As a rule, because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which papers each of them will ask for on an Ajman Free Zone file. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Greek founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Greek founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves without delay.

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