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. 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. Importantly, the most common businesses Lithuanians open through GoldenKey are in fintech, laser technology, food exports and logistics, although Ajman Free Zone supports almost any activity. Just as important, lithuanian fintech and laser-technology companies serve Gulf clients from Dubai, which gives Lithuanian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Ajman Free Zone licence is issued.
Why Ajman Free Zone
Day to day, the authority permits Free Zone Establishment (FZE), Free Zone Company (FZCO) and Branch of Foreign Company, which covers solo founders, partnerships and overseas groups opening a UAE branch. Ajman Free Zone is located in Located in Ajman emirate, 25 km from Dubai International Airport, and the registrar's processing time for a standard file is around 3 working days.
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 foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Lithuanian 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 working days.
Step 3Document submission and payment
As a rule, with the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested documents and settles the licence fee with the licensing authority on your behalf. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Ajman Free Zone issues the licence, incorporation certificate and lease; from there we open the establishment card, process visas and arrange your bank introduction.
Documents required
The document list for opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- Educational certificates attested by the Lithuania authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A passport issued by Lithuania with at least six months' validity
- A police clearance certificate from Lithuania if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- A bank statement from your Lithuania bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
Pricing
The figures below for opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the issuing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. As we tell every client, all prices for opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing ahead of payment.
- 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
On the ground, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder no longer requires a local partner. In short, the dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
As we tell every client, most of our Ajman Free Zone clients come to us through referrals from other founders, and that is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. On the ground, our quotations for opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. Crucially, you deal with one named adviser from the first call until your Ajman Free Zone licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally.
Message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Lithuanian founder, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
How many visas can I get with a Ajman Free Zone licence?
In short, visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. Ajman Free Zone packages normally 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 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.
Can a Ajman Free Zone company do business on the UAE mainland?
A Ajman Free Zone company can sell to mainland customers through a mainland distributor, invoice services to mainland customers generally, and apply for a dual-licence arrangement where the emirate offers one. Direct retail or on-site contracting on the mainland needs a mainland licence.
Is foodstuff trading allowed in Ajman Free Zone?
Absolutely. Lithuanians can own 100% of a foodstuff trading company in the UAE. {brand} recommends Ajman Free Zone for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
Can a Lithuanian citizen own 100% of a company in Ajman Free Zone?
Absolutely. Lithuanians can own the full share capital of a Ajman Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
