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Textile & Garments Trading in the UAE for New Zealanders

Importing and wholesaling fabrics, garments, uniforms and home textiles

from AED 5,565AED 4,452Save 20%

To be clear, 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. Ajman Free Zone combines among the most affordable in the UAE with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, which is why it suits both first-time company owners and established groups. Importantly, the most common businesses New Zealanders open through GoldenKey are in dairy exports, education, aviation and hospitality, although Ajman Free Zone supports almost any activity. Importantly, payments between New Zealand and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, New Zealand dollar (NZD) transfers settle quickly and UAE banks are familiar with New Zealander business profiles.

Why Ajman Free Zone

In short, one of the reasons we point clients to Ajman Free Zone is its among the most affordable in the UAE, which matters more than most entrepreneurs realise once the business is running. To be clear, 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

    To be clear, we confirm that your activity is available in Ajman Free Zone, choose the licence type and agree the visa package and office option that match your plan. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a New Zealander founder.

  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

    On the ground, you sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested supporting documents and the licence fee is paid to the licensing authority. If the authority raises a query on opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a New Zealander founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.

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

    Licence issued and next steps

    Once the Ajman Free Zone licence and company paperwork are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting.

Documents required

Put simply, gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a New Zealander founder.

  • A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
  • Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
  • Customs code
  • Educational certificates attested by the New Zealand authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
  • Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
  • A police clearance certificate from New Zealand if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it

Pricing

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

Special offer — prices below already include the discount · ends 1 Jan 2027.
Starter – 0 VisaSave 20%
AED 5,565AED 4,452
0 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Upgrade to visas anytime
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUS – 2 VISASSave 20%
AED 17,181AED 13,745
2 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUSh – 3 VISASSave 20%
AED 23,242AED 18,594
3 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUS – 4 VISASSave 20%
AED 26,272AED 21,018
4 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUS - 5 VISASSave 20%
AED 31,323AED 25,058
5 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUS - 6 VISASSave 20%
AED 36,898AED 29,518
6 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUS - 7 VISASSave 20%
AED 42,898AED 34,318
7 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUS - 8 VISASSave 20%
AED 49,898AED 39,918
8 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUS - 9 VISASSave 20%
AED 56,898AED 45,518
9 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUS - 1 VISASSave 20%
AED 63,898AED 51,118
10 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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SPECIAL OFFER PACKAGESave 18%
AED 11,000AED 9,000
1 residence visa · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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FREELANCER PACKAGE 0 VISASave 20%
AED 6,010AED 4,808
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Upgrade to visas anytime
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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FREELANCER PACKAGE 1 VISASave 20%
AED 12,131AED 9,705
  • 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 2026-10-07.

Why the UAE

For most clients, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many founders choose it as a base for opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a New Zealander founder. The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a New Zealander founder and makes international pricing simple.

Why GoldenKey

Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a New Zealander founder happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a New Zealander founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Importantly, 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 a textile trading company in the UAE as a New Zealander founder.

Tell us about your plans for opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a New Zealander founder and GoldenKey will come back to you shortly with a clear price, a document checklist and a realistic timeline.

Frequently asked questions

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

To be clear, most Ajman Free Zone licences can be issued remotely with scanned papers 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.

How long does the Ajman Free Zone licence take?

From day one, once your documents are complete, the licensing authority as a rule issues the licence within 3 business days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.

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 (Monday to Friday) for a small authority fee.

Is textile & garments trading allowed in Ajman Free Zone?

Yes. New Zealanders can own 100% of a textile 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 supporting documents, and the investor residency visa is processed afterwards.

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