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 granted. 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 founders who want a UAE licence without a large upfront budget. The most common businesses Kenyans open through GoldenKey are in agricultural exports, tea and coffee trading, logistics and tourism, although Ajman Free Zone supports almost any activity. Crucially, kenyans are a growing East African community working in aviation, hospitality, logistics and trade, so the Ajman Free Zone authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Kenyan applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Why Ajman Free Zone
On the ground, 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
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. We keep a written record of this step so your file for opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Kenyan 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, usually within one to two business days.
Step 3Document submission and payment
With the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested documents and settles the licence fee with the licensing authority on your behalf. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Kenyan founder.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Your Ajman Free Zone licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are granted, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction.
Documents required
To be clear, the document list for opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Kenyan founder is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- Your current UAE residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- Educational certificates attested by the Kenya authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A police clearance certificate from Kenya if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
Pricing
Use the table below to compare packages for opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Kenyan founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. The figures below for opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Kenyan founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the 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
| 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
Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Kenyan founder no longer requires a local partner. The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Kenyan founder and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
For most clients, our quotations for opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Kenyan founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. 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 a Kenyan founder happen the same day they are ready. From day one, 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.
Crucially, 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 a Kenyan founder.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Ajman Free Zone?
In short, 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 residency visa is processed.
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 usually the same.
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 typically 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 Kenyan citizen own 100% of a company in Ajman Free Zone?
Yes. Kenyans 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?
Yes. Kenyans 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.
