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Foodstuff Trading in the UAE for Japanese nationals

Importing, distributing and re-exporting packaged food, beverages and agricultural products

An 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. 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. As we tell every client, japan is one of the UAE's largest energy customers and a major source of vehicles and machinery, which gives Japanese entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Ajman Free Zone licence is issued. As we tell every client, japanese nationals are a community of several thousand, mainly in trading houses, automotive, energy and engineering, so the Ajman Free Zone authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Japanese applications every day and process them without hesitation.

Why Ajman Free Zone

As a rule, one of the reasons our advice is to choose Ajman Free Zone is its among the most affordable in the UAE, which matters more than most company owners realise once the business is running. 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

    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. For opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Japanese founder this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.

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

    Name reservation and initial approval

    GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the Ajman Free Zone authority and obtains initial approval, usually within one to two working days.

  3. Step 3: Document submission and payment
    Step 3

    Document submission and payment

    With the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested documents and settles the licence fee with the authority on your behalf. For opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Japanese founder this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.

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

    Licence issued and next steps

    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

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

  • The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
  • A passport issued by Japan with at least six months' validity
  • A bank statement from your Japan bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
  • Educational certificates attested by the Japan authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
  • A passport-size photograph on a white background
  • A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa

Pricing

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

Starter – 0 Visa
AED 5,565
0 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Upgrade to visas anytime
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUS – 2 VISAS
AED 17,181
2 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUS – 3 VISAS
AED 23,242
3 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUS – 4 VISAS
AED 26,272
4 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUS - 5 VISAS
AED 31,323
5 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUS - 6 VISAS
AED 36,898
6 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUS - 7 VISAS
AED 42,898
7 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUS - 8 VISAS
AED 49,898
8 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUS - 9 VISAS
AED 56,898
9 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUS - 10 VISAS
AED 63,898
10 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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SPECIAL OFFER PACKAGE
AED 11,000
1 residence visa · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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FREELANCER PACKAGE 0 VISA
AED 6,010
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Upgrade to visas anytime
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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FREELANCER PACKAGE 1 VISA
AED 12,131
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Upgrade to visas anytime
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-27.

Why the UAE

There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Japanese founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. For most clients, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Japanese founder for international entrepreneurs.

Why GoldenKey

As a rule, after your Ajman Free Zone licence is released, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice. On the ground, our quotations for opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Japanese founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. 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 foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Japanese founder.

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 foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Japanese 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 as a rule 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.

What is the difference between an FZE and an FZCO in Ajman Free Zone?

An FZE has one shareholder and an FZCO has two or more. Both offer limited liability and 100% foreign ownership, and the fees in Ajman Free Zone are as a rule the same.

Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Ajman Free Zone?

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 processed.

Is foodstuff trading allowed in Ajman Free Zone?

Yes — Japanese nationals can own 100% of a foodstuff trading company in the UAE. GoldenKey recommends Ajman Free Zone for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.

Is there a double taxation agreement between Japan and the UAE?

Yes. The UAE and Japan have a double taxation agreement, and a UAE tax residency certificate lets you claim treaty relief on qualifying income. GoldenKey can obtain the certificate once your company is established.

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