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 founders and established groups. 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. the UAE-Indonesia CEPA, in force since 2023, has opened the door for Indonesian exporters and investors, which gives Indonesian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Ajman Free Zone licence is issued. As a rule, general trading covers multiple unrelated product lines, which is why some authorities price it above a single-line trading licence. Restricted goods such as pharmaceuticals, tobacco and precious metals still need their own approvals.
Why Ajman Free Zone
As we tell every client, popular activities in Ajman Free Zone include trading, consultancy, services, e-commerce and general trading, and most of them can be combined on a single licence. One of the reasons we recommend Ajman Free Zone is its among the most affordable in the UAE, which matters more than most founders realise once the business is running.
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. We keep a written record of this step so your file for opening a general trading company in the UAE as an Indonesian founder is audit-ready.
Step 2Name 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.
Step 3Document submission and payment
You sign the file and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with Ajman Free Zone and the authority's licence fee is paid. If the authority raises a query on opening a general trading company in the UAE as an Indonesian founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Once the Ajman Free Zone licence and company documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting.
Documents required
In short, the document list for opening a general trading company in the UAE as an Indonesian founder is short, and most customers already have everything on it.
- Educational certificates attested by the Indonesia authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A bank statement from your Indonesia 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
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
Pricing
Just as important, the figures below for opening a general trading company in the UAE as an Indonesian founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Crucially, all prices for opening a general trading company in the UAE as an Indonesian founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before a single dirham changes hands.
- 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
Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes opening a general trading company in the UAE as an Indonesian founder a route to relocation as well as a business decision. 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 Indonesian founder for international founders.
Why GoldenKey
We speak the languages our customers 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 Indonesian founder. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening a general trading company in the UAE as an Indonesian founder happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a general trading company in the UAE as an Indonesian founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves promptly.
For most clients, ready to start? Send us a WhatsApp message with your nationality, the activity you have in mind and the number of visas you need, and we will reply shortly with a written quotation for opening a general trading company in the UAE as an Indonesian founder.
Frequently asked questions
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 in most cases 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.
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 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.
Is an audit required for a Ajman Free Zone company?
Importantly, requirements vary by zone and by company size. GoldenKey will confirm the current Ajman Free Zone rule when we prepare your quotation, and we provide bookkeeping if you need accounts in any case for corporate tax.
Can a Indonesian citizen own 100% of a company in Ajman Free Zone?
Absolutely. Indonesians can own the full share capital of a Ajman Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Is general trading allowed in Ajman Free Zone?
It can. Indonesians 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.
