WhatsApp quoteAn Ajman Free Zone company can be owned entirely by foreign nationals, needs no local sponsor and can start trading internationally as soon as the licence is issued. Just as important, founders choose Ajman Free Zone when they want a credible UAE address, fast licensing and packages that scale from a solo flexi-desk to a multi-visa office. Just as important, external approvals for automotive & spare parts trading are: customs; RTA or local traffic department for vehicle sales. In practice, italians are a growing community of designers, restaurateurs, engineers and traders, so the Ajman Free Zone authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Italian applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Why Ajman Free Zone
Over 9,000 active companies from 160+ nationalities. Put simply, unlike some zones, Ajman Free Zone does not require a large paid-up capital to be blocked in a bank account before the licence is issued.
How Ajman Free Zone works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation and activity selection
In the first call we check that Ajman Free Zone lists your activity, settle the licence type and match the visa package and office to what you actually need. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as an Italian founder.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
Your trade name is reserved with the Ajman Free Zone authority and initial approval is obtained; this stage rarely takes more than two working days.
Step 3Document submission and payment
You sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested papers and the licence fee is paid to the authority. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as an Italian founder.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Importantly, your Ajman Free Zone licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are issued, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction.
Documents required
Day to day, gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as an Italian founder.
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A passport granted by Italy with at least six months' validity
- Your current UAE 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
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- A police clearance certificate from Italy if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
Pricing
Pricing for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as an Italian founder depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. The figures below for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as an Italian founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the licensing 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
Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as an Italian founder a route to relocation as well as a business decision. Just as important, 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 an automotive trading company in the UAE as an Italian founder predictable.
Why GoldenKey
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 Italian founder. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as an Italian founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. Put simply, 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 Italian founder happen the same day they are ready.
Book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as an Italian founder in a single conversation.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Ajman Free Zone?
On the ground, 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 UAE residence visa is processed.
Can I open a UAE bank account with a Ajman Free Zone company?
Yes, Ajman Free Zone companies open accounts with UAE banks every day. Approval depends on the bank's compliance review of your profile, business plan and documents, and GoldenKey prepares the file and introduces you to a suitable bank.
Can I add more activities to my Ajman Free Zone licence later?
Yes. Ajman Free Zone allows activity additions and changes through a licence amendment, which GoldenKey can process in a few working days for a small authority fee.
Do Italians need a UAE visa before applying for Ajman Free Zone?
No, it does not. You can apply for the licence from Italy with scanned paperwork, and the investor residence visa is processed afterwards.
Is automotive & spare parts trading allowed in Ajman Free Zone?
Yes. Italians 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.
