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Textile & Garments Trading in the UAE for Norwegians

Importing and wholesaling fabrics, garments, uniforms and home textiles

Day to day, if you are weighing up where to register in the UAE, Ajman Free Zone deserves a close look for its among the most affordable in the UAE and uncomplicated renewal process. Ajman Free Zone is one of the UAE's most affordable free zones — 0-visa packages from AED 5,500, and it has become one of the most practical choices for founders who want a UAE licence without a large upfront budget. The most common businesses Norwegians open through GoldenKey are in oil and gas services, maritime, seafood exports and renewable energy, although Ajman Free Zone supports almost any activity. GoldenKey has Norwegian clients from Oslo, Bergen and Stavanger, and our consultants understand the paperwork issued in Norway and how to attest them for the UAE.

Why Ajman Free Zone

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. One of the reasons we recommend Ajman Free Zone is its among the most affordable in the UAE, which matters more than most founders realise once the business is running.

How Ajman Free Zone works with GoldenKey

  1. Step 1: Consultation and activity selection
    Step 1

    Consultation and activity selection

    Importantly, 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

    On the ground, your trade name is reserved with the Ajman Free Zone authority and initial approval is obtained; this stage rarely takes more than two working days. For opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Norwegian founder, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.

  3. Step 3: Document submission and payment
    Step 3

    Document submission and payment

    You sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with Ajman Free Zone and the authority's licence fee is paid.

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

    Licence issued and next steps

    Once the Ajman Free Zone licence and company documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Norwegian founder.

Documents required

Here is what you will need for opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Norwegian founder; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.

  • Your current residency 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
  • A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
  • A passport released by Norway with at least six months' validity
  • Customs code
  • A bank statement from your Norway bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile

Pricing

Pricing for opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Norwegian founder depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. Use the table below to compare packages for opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Norwegian founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.

Starter – 0 Visa
AED 5,565
0 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Upgrade to visas anytime
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUS – 2 VISAS
AED 17,181
2 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUS – 3 VISAS
AED 23,242
3 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUS – 4 VISAS
AED 26,272
4 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUS - 5 VISAS
AED 31,323
5 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUS - 6 VISAS
AED 36,898
6 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUS - 7 VISAS
AED 42,898
7 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUS - 8 VISAS
AED 49,898
8 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUS - 9 VISAS
AED 56,898
9 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUS - 10 VISAS
AED 63,898
10 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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SPECIAL OFFER PACKAGE
AED 11,000
1 residence visa · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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FREELANCER PACKAGE 0 VISA
AED 6,010
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Upgrade to visas anytime
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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FREELANCER PACKAGE 1 VISA
AED 12,131
  • 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 2026-10-27.

Why the UAE

Just as important, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Norwegian founder a route to relocation as well as a business decision. The UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international customers and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Norwegian founder.

Why GoldenKey

GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a textile 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. Our quotations for opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Norwegian founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, ahead of payment anything. As we tell every client, 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 Norwegian founder.

Ready to start? Send us a WhatsApp message with your nationality, the activity you have in mind and the number of visas you need, and we will reply shortly with a written quotation for opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Norwegian founder.

Frequently asked questions

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 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.

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 generally the same.

How long does the Ajman Free Zone licence take?

For most clients, once your documents are complete, the authority typically issues the licence within 3 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.

Is textile & garments trading allowed in Ajman Free Zone?

Yes. Norwegians can own 100% of a textile trading company in the UAE. GoldenKey recommends Ajman Free Zone for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.

Which licence type covers textile & garments trading?

Just as important, textile & Garments Trading is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.

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