Textile & Garments Trading in the UAE for Portuguese nationals

Why Ajman Free Zone

In our experience, one of the reasons we suggest Ajman Free Zone is its among the most affordable in the UAE, which matters more than most founders realise once the business is running. 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 (Monday to Friday).

How Ajman Free Zone works with GoldenKey

1. 
   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.

2. 
   Step 2

   Name reservation and initial approval

   Just as important, 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. Nothing is submitted for opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Portuguese founder until you have reviewed and approved it.

3. 
   Step 3

   Document submission and payment

   You sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the licensing authority.

4. 
   Step 4

   Licence issued and next steps

   From day one, 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. Nothing is submitted for opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Portuguese founder until you have reviewed and approved it.

Documents required

Importantly, gather these supporting documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Portuguese founder.

• Customs code
• A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
• A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
• The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
• Educational certificates attested by the Portugal authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
• Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident

Pricing

In short, all prices for opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Portuguese founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. On the ground, pricing for opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Portuguese founder depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.

Why the UAE

To be clear, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, so so many business owners choose it as a base for opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Portuguese founder. Put simply, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Portuguese founder no longer requires a local partner.

Why GoldenKey

Day to day, we will tell you plainly if Ajman Free Zone is not the right choice for your plan and point you to a better option, even when that option costs less. For most clients, because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which papers each of them will ask for on an Ajman Free Zone file. Crucially, our quotations for opening a textile 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.

Frequently asked questions