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Automotive & Spare Parts Trading in the UAE for Nigerians

Trading new and used vehicles, spare parts, tyres and accessories

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

GoldenKey has guided hundreds of entrepreneurs through Ajman Free Zone company formation, from name reservation to the moment the licence PDF lands in their inbox. Ajman Free Zone combines among the most affordable in the UAE with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, and that is why it suits both first-time business owners and established groups. For most clients, sharjah's industrial areas and Ajman are the traditional heart of UAE spare-parts trading, and Jebel Ali handles the bulk of vehicle re-exports to Africa and Central Asia. Used-vehicle export needs a vehicle testing and export certificate per unit. Importantly, nigerians are a vibrant community of entrepreneurs, traders and professionals concentrated in Dubai and Sharjah, so the Ajman Free Zone authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Nigerian applications every day and process them without hesitation.

Why Ajman Free Zone

Crucially, the authority permits Free Zone Establishment (FZE), Free Zone Company (FZCO) and Branch of Foreign Company, which covers solo entrepreneurs, partnerships and overseas groups opening a UAE branch. Ajman Free Zone licences are renewed annually with a simple online payment and updated passport copies, and GoldenKey sends a reminder 60 days before the due date.

How Ajman Free Zone works with GoldenKey

  1. Step 1: Consultation and activity selection
    Step 1

    Consultation 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.

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

    Name reservation and initial approval

    In practice, we submit your preferred trade names to Ajman Free Zone and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission. Nothing is submitted for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Nigerian founder until you have reviewed and approved it.

  3. Step 3: Document submission and payment
    Step 3

    Document submission and payment

    You sign the file forms and memorandum, we submit the attested papers and the licence fee is paid to the authority.

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

    Licence 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. Nothing is submitted for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Nigerian founder until you have reviewed and approved it.

Documents required

On the ground, gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Nigerian founder.

  • A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
  • Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
  • Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
  • Customs code
  • A police clearance certificate from Nigeria if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
  • The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country

Pricing

All prices for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Nigerian founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing ahead of payment. The figures below for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Nigerian founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the registrar changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.

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

The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many entrepreneurs choose it as a base for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Nigerian founder. For most clients, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Nigerian founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.

Why GoldenKey

In our experience, our quotations for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Nigerian founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before a single dirham changes hands anything. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Nigerian founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. For most clients, you deal with one named consultant from the first call until your Ajman Free Zone licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally.

In our experience, call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a consultant will walk you through opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Nigerian founder step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the Ajman Free Zone licence take?

Day to day, once your documents are complete, the registrar typically issues the licence within 3 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.

Can I add more activities to my Ajman Free Zone licence later?

Absolutely. 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.

Can I open a UAE bank account with a Ajman Free Zone company?

Yes, Ajman Free Zone companies open accounts with UAE banks every day. Approval depends on the bank's compliance review of your profile, business plan and documents, and GoldenKey prepares the file and introduces you to a suitable bank.

Is automotive & spare parts trading allowed in Ajman Free Zone?

Yes. Nigerians 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.

Can a Nigerian citizen own 100% of a company in Ajman Free Zone?

Yes. Nigerians can own the full share capital of a Ajman Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.

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