From day one, founders choose Ajman Free Zone when they want a credible UAE address, fast licensing and packages that scale from a solo flexi-desk to a multi-visa office. 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. As a rule, typical examples of this activity include spare parts trading, used car export, tyre trading and accessories, which can usually sit together on one Ajman Free Zone licence. In practice, the most common businesses Qataris open through GoldenKey are in investment holding, real estate, trading and hospitality, although Ajman Free Zone supports almost any activity.
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. 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 issued.
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.
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. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Qatari founder.
Step 3Document submission and payment
In practice, you sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with Ajman Free Zone and the authority's licence fee is paid.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Your Ajman Free Zone licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are released, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction. For opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Qatari founder, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Documents required
From day one, gather these supporting documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Qatari founder.
- A passport issued by Qatar with at least six months' validity
- Educational certificates attested by the Qatar authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- 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
Pricing
Crucially, all prices for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Qatari founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. The figures below for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Qatari founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
- 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 2026-10-07.
Why the UAE
The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Qatari founder and makes international pricing simple. The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many founders choose it as a base for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Qatari founder.
Why GoldenKey
Day to day, most of our Ajman Free Zone clients come to us through referrals from other business owners, which is why 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 automotive trading company in the UAE as a Qatari founder happen the same day they are ready. Crucially, our quotations for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Qatari founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
Just as important, prefer to visit? Our Ajman office welcomes walk-ins during working hours, and we can also meet you in Dubai or Sharjah by appointment to discuss opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Qatari founder.
Frequently asked questions
How many visas can I get with a Ajman Free Zone licence?
Crucially, visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. Ajman Free Zone packages in most cases start from a zero-visa option and scale to five or more visas with a physical office, and additional visas can be added later for the per-visa fee shown in our pricing.
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.
What is the difference between an FZE and an FZCO in Ajman Free Zone?
An FZE has one shareholder and an FZCO has two or more. Both offer limited liability and 100% foreign ownership, and the fees in Ajman Free Zone are usually the same.
Is automotive & spare parts trading allowed in Ajman Free Zone?
Yes. Qataris can own 100% of an automotive trading company in the UAE. {brand} recommends Ajman Free Zone for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
Which licence type covers automotive & spare parts trading?
Just as important, automotive & Spare Parts Trading is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.


