WhatsApp quoteAjman 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 founders and established groups. 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. In practice, the most common businesses Portuguese nationals open through GoldenKey are in technology, hospitality, engineering and renewable energy, although Ajman Free Zone supports almost any activity. Portugal and the UAE have strengthened ties through tourism, aviation and renewable energy investment, which gives Portuguese entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Ajman Free Zone licence is granted.
Why Ajman Free Zone
As we tell every client, over 9,000 active companies from 160+ nationalities. Ajman Free Zone is located in Located in Ajman emirate, 25 km from Dubai International Airport, and the authority's processing time for a standard file is around 3 working days.
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. We keep a written record of this step so your file for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Portuguese founder is audit-ready.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
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.
Step 3Document submission and payment
With the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested papers and settles the licence fee with the authority on your behalf. For opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Portuguese founder this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Step 4Licence 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.
Documents required
Gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Portuguese founder.
- Educational certificates attested by the Portugal authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A police clearance certificate from Portugal if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- A bank statement from your Portugal bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Attested parent-company paperwork and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
Pricing
In short, the figures below for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Portuguese founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. All prices for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Portuguese founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Upgrade to visas anytime
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Upgrade to visas anytime
- GoldenKey full assistance
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
English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Portuguese founder for international founders. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Portuguese founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Portuguese founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Importantly, most of our Ajman Free Zone customers come to us through referrals from other founders, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. Our quotations for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Portuguese founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before any payment anything.
Tell us about your plans for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Portuguese 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?
Most Ajman Free Zone licences can be released remotely with scanned supporting documents 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?
As a rule, once your supporting documents are complete, the authority 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?
Yes. Ajman Free Zone allows activity additions and changes through a licence amendment, which GoldenKey can process in a few working days for a small authority fee.
Is automotive & spare parts trading allowed in Ajman Free Zone?
Yes. Portuguese nationals can own 100% of an automotive trading company in the UAE. GoldenKey recommends Ajman Free Zone for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
Is there a double taxation agreement between Portugal and the UAE?
Yes — The UAE and Portugal have a double taxation agreement, and a UAE tax residency certificate lets you claim treaty relief on qualifying income. GoldenKey can obtain the certificate once your company is established.
