Foodstuff Trading in the UAE for Portuguese nationals

Why Ajman Free Zone

As a rule, one of the reasons we suggest 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. Just as important, office options in Ajman Free Zone range from flexi-desk, office suite or warehouse, so you only pay for the space your visa quota actually needs.

How Ajman Free Zone works with GoldenKey

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   Step 1

   Consultation and activity selection

   We confirm that your activity is available in Ajman Free Zone, choose the licence type and agree the visa package and office option that match your plan. Nothing is submitted for opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Portuguese founder until you have reviewed and approved it.

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   Step 2

   Name reservation and initial approval

   GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the Ajman Free Zone authority and obtains initial approval, generally within one to two working days.

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   Step 3

   Document submission and payment

   For most clients, with the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested supporting documents and settles the licence fee with the authority on your behalf. For opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Portuguese founder, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.

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   Step 4

   Licence issued and next steps

   For most clients, 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

The document list for opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Portuguese founder is short, and most clients already have everything on it.

• Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
• Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
• A police clearance certificate from Portugal if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
• A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
• A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
• A passport issued by Portugal with at least six months' validity

Pricing

All prices for opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Portuguese founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. In short, the figures below for opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Portuguese founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the issuing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.

Why the UAE

In short, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Portuguese founder for international founders. In short, the UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Portuguese founder.

Why GoldenKey

GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a foodstuff trading company 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 quotations for opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Portuguese founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. Just as important, every Ajman Free Zone package we quote already includes the licence, registration, the establishment card where applicable and our full assistance, with no hidden add-ons at the end.

Frequently asked questions