WhatsApp quoteAjman Free Zone issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Ajman, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. 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 released. On the ground, automotive & Spare Parts Trading in Ajman Free Zone means trading new and used vehicles, spare parts, tyres and accessories, and it is licensed as a commercial activity. Importantly, new Zealanders are a small community in dairy, education, aviation and hospitality, so the Ajman Free Zone authority, the banks and the immigration officers see New Zealander applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Why Ajman Free Zone
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 (Monday to Friday). 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 released.
How Ajman Free Zone works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation 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.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the Ajman Free Zone authority and obtains initial approval, in most cases within one to two working days. For opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a New Zealander founder, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 3Document submission and payment
You sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the issuing authority.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
To be clear, 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. Nothing is submitted for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a New Zealander founder until you have reviewed and approved it.
Documents required
Day to day, the document list for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a New Zealander founder is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- A bank statement from your New Zealand bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Customs code
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
Pricing
The figures below for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a New Zealander founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Use the table below to compare packages for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a New Zealander founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
- 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
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 a New Zealander founder predictable. The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, and that is why so many founders choose it as a base for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a New Zealander founder.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a New Zealander founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a New Zealander founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. In our experience, 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 a New Zealander founder happen the same day they are ready.
Message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a New Zealander founder, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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 clients in most cases, 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.
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.
Is automotive & spare parts trading allowed in Ajman Free Zone?
Yes. New Zealanders 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.
Do New Zealanders need a UAE visa before applying for Ajman Free Zone?
No. You can apply for the licence from New Zealand with scanned papers, and the investor UAE residence visa is processed afterwards.
