WhatsApp quoteJust as important, 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 issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Ajman, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. In short, external approvals for general trading are: no special approval for standard goods; customs code required to physically import. On the ground, payments between Norway and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, Norwegian krone (NOK) transfers settle quickly and UAE banks are familiar with Norwegian business profiles.
Why Ajman Free Zone
As we tell every client, one of the reasons our advice is to choose Ajman Free Zone is its among the most affordable in the UAE, which matters more than most founders realise once the business is running. 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
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. Your portal shows the status of this step for opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Norwegian founder in real time.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
We submit your preferred trade names to Ajman Free Zone and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission.
Step 3Document submission and payment
With the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested documents and settles the licence fee with the authority on your behalf. For opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Norwegian founder, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
To be clear, once the Ajman Free Zone licence and company supporting documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting.
Documents required
As a rule, gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Norwegian founder.
- A passport granted by Norway with at least six months' validity
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- Educational certificates attested by the Norway authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- Attested parent-company supporting documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
Pricing
The figures below for opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Norwegian founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. As we tell every client, all prices for opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Norwegian founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before a single dirham changes hands.
- 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
There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Norwegian founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. To be clear, 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 Norwegian founder no longer requires a local partner.
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 general trading company in the UAE as a Norwegian founder happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped business owners from more than 60 countries with opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Norwegian founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Norwegian founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly.
Importantly, message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Norwegian founder, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
How many visas can I get with a Ajman Free Zone licence?
As a rule, 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.
How long does the Ajman Free Zone licence take?
Once your papers are complete, the authority typically issues the licence within 3 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
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 nine times out of ten, 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.
Can a Norwegian citizen own 100% of a company in Ajman Free Zone?
Absolutely. Norwegians 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. Norwegians 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.
