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 simple renewal process. Ajman Free Zone issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Ajman, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. Typical examples of this activity include spare parts trading, used car export, tyre trading and accessories, which can in most cases sit together on one Ajman Free Zone licence. In our experience, irish nationals are a lively community of more than 10,000, strong in aviation leasing, construction, education and hospitality, so the Ajman Free Zone authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Irish applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Why Ajman Free Zone
On the ground, one of the oldest free zones in the UAE, established 1988. Crucially, 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
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 an automotive trading company in the UAE as an Irish founder, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 3Document submission and payment
In practice, you sign the submission and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with Ajman Free Zone and the authority's licence fee is paid.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Once the Ajman Free Zone licence and company supporting 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 an Irish founder this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as an Irish founder; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- Your current UAE residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- Educational certificates attested by the Ireland authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A bank statement from your Ireland bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Attested parent-company supporting documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
Pricing
As a rule, use the table below to compare packages for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as an Irish founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. The figures below for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as an Irish founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the issuing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Upgrade to visas anytime
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Upgrade to visas anytime
- GoldenKey full assistance
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
There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as an Irish founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. Importantly, the UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as an Irish founder.
Why GoldenKey
Just as important, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as an Irish founder happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as an Irish founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. 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 an automotive trading company in the UAE as an Irish founder.
Message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as an Irish founder, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Ajman Free Zone licence take?
Once your papers are complete, the authority nine times out of ten issues the licence within 3 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Ajman Free Zone?
Day to day, 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 residence visa is completed.
Is an audit required for a Ajman Free Zone company?
To be clear, 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.
Is automotive & spare parts trading allowed in Ajman Free Zone?
Yes, it can. Irish nationals 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?
As a rule, customs; RTA or local traffic department for vehicle sales. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.


