E-commerce in the UAE for Portuguese nationals

Why Ajman Free Zone

As we tell every client, 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 granted. From day one, one of the reasons we recommend Ajman Free Zone is its among the most affordable in the UAE, which matters more than most business owners realise once the business is running.

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.

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. If the authority raises a query on opening an e-commerce business in the UAE as a Portuguese founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.

3. 
   Step 3

   Document submission and payment

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

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

Documents required

Gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of opening an e-commerce business in the UAE as a Portuguese founder.

• Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
• Website or store URL (can be in progress)
• Educational certificates attested by the Portugal authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
• A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
• A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
• A passport-size photograph on a white background

Pricing

For most clients, the figures below for opening an e-commerce business in the UAE as a Portuguese founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the registrar changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. In practice, use the table below to compare packages for opening an e-commerce business in the UAE as a Portuguese founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.

Why the UAE

Crucially, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies opening an e-commerce business in the UAE as a Portuguese founder for international company owners. The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for opening an e-commerce business in the UAE as a Portuguese founder and makes international pricing simple.

Why GoldenKey

GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening an e-commerce business in the UAE as a Portuguese founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. 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 Portuguese founder happen the same day they are ready. Most of our Ajman Free Zone clients come to us through referrals from other business owners, and for that reason we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing.

Frequently asked questions