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E-commerce in the UAE for Irish nationals

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Ajman Free Zone is one of the UAE's most affordable free zones — 0-visa packages from AED 5,500, and it has become one of the most practical choices for company owners who want a UAE licence without a large upfront budget. 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. Irish aircraft lessors and agri-food exporters are major players in the UAE market, which gives Irish entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Ajman Free Zone licence is issued. Day to day, the most common businesses Irish nationals open through GoldenKey are in aviation leasing, construction, education and hospitality, although Ajman Free Zone supports almost any activity.

Why Ajman Free Zone

Over 9,000 active companies from 160+ nationalities. 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.

How Ajman Free Zone works with GoldenKey

  1. Step 1: Consultation and activity selection
    Step 1

    Consultation 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. If the authority raises a query on opening an e-commerce business in the UAE as an Irish founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.

  2. Step 2: Name reservation and initial approval
    Step 2

    Name reservation and initial approval

    From day one, we submit your preferred trade names to Ajman Free Zone and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission.

  3. Step 3: Document submission and payment
    Step 3

    Document submission and payment

    Day to day, you sign the submission forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the licensing authority. Your portal shows the status of this step for opening an e-commerce business in the UAE as an Irish founder in real time.

  4. Step 4: Licence issued and next steps
    Step 4

    Licence 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

As we tell every client, gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of opening an e-commerce business in the UAE as an Irish founder.

  • A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
  • Website or store URL (can be in progress)
  • The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
  • Educational certificates attested by the Ireland authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
  • A police clearance certificate from Ireland if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
  • A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months

Pricing

On the ground, all prices for opening an e-commerce business in the UAE as an Irish founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. Use the table below to compare packages for opening an e-commerce business in the UAE as an Irish founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.

Starter – 0 Visa
AED 5,555
0 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Upgrade to visas anytime
  • GoldenKey full assistance
Get this package
Team – 2 Visas
AED 12,000
2 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
Get this package
Growth – 3 Visas
AED 14,500
3 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
Get this package
Scale – 5 Visas
AED 19,000
5 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
Get this package
Additional visaAED 2,200
Annual renewalAED 4,500
Bank account assistanceAED 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

There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening an e-commerce business in the UAE as an Irish founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. 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 e-commerce business in the UAE as an Irish founder.

Why GoldenKey

Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening an e-commerce business in the UAE as an Irish founder happen the same day they are ready. 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 e-commerce business in the UAE as an Irish founder. From day one, most of our Ajman Free Zone clients come to us through referrals from other company owners, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing.

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 an e-commerce business in the UAE as an Irish founder.

Frequently asked questions

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 usually 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.

How long does the Ajman Free Zone licence take?

Once your documents are complete, the issuing authority usually issues the licence within 3 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.

Is an audit required for a Ajman Free Zone company?

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 e-commerce allowed in Ajman Free Zone?

Yes. Irish nationals can own 100% of an e-commerce business in the UAE. {brand} recommends Ajman Free Zone for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.

Which licence type covers e-commerce?

In our experience, e-commerce is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.

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