E-commerce in the UAE for Filipinos

Why Ajman Free Zone

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. On the ground, 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

   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. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for opening an e-commerce business in the UAE as a Filipino founder.

2. 
   Step 2

   Name 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.

3. 
   Step 3

   Document submission and payment

   You sign the request forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the registrar. For opening an e-commerce business in the UAE as a Filipino founder this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.

4. 
   Step 4

   Licence issued and next steps

   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.

Documents required

Here is what you will need for opening an e-commerce business in the UAE as a Filipino founder; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.

• A police clearance certificate from Philippines if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
• A passport issued by Philippines with at least six months' validity
• A bank statement from your Philippines bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
• A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
• Website or store URL (can be in progress)
• Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones

Pricing

Put simply, pricing for opening an e-commerce business in the UAE as a Filipino founder depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. The figures below for opening an e-commerce business in the UAE as a Filipino founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.

Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.

Why the UAE

As we tell every client, the UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for opening an e-commerce business in the UAE as a Filipino founder. Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so opening an e-commerce business in the UAE as a Filipino founder no longer requires a local partner.

Why GoldenKey

In our experience, most of our Ajman Free Zone clients come to us through referrals from other founders, and for that reason we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening an e-commerce business in the UAE as a Filipino 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 an e-commerce business in the UAE as a Filipino founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.

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