WhatsApp quoteTo be clear, 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. Ajman 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 company owners and established groups. Qataris are GCC nationals who can own UAE mainland companies with the same rights as Emiratis in most sectors, so the Ajman Free Zone authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Qatari applications every day and process them without hesitation. Crucially, 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
As we tell every client, one of the oldest free zones in the UAE, established 1988. 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.
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. If the authority raises a query on opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Qatari founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the Ajman Free Zone authority and obtains initial approval, usually within one to two business days.
Step 3Document submission and payment
As a rule, with the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested documents and settles the licence fee with the authority on your behalf. If the authority raises a query on opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Qatari founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
As a rule, 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
As a rule, gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Qatari founder.
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- 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 Qatar bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
Pricing
The figures below for opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Qatari founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the licensing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. All prices for opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Qatari 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
| Additional visa | AED 2,200 |
|---|---|
| Annual renewal | AED 4,500 |
| Bank account assistance | AED 1,500 |
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-06.
Why the UAE
Banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Qatari founder predictable. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Qatari 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 a general trading company in the UAE as a Qatari founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. We speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Qatari founder. In short, you deal with one named adviser from the first call until your Ajman Free Zone licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally.
Message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Qatari founder, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Ajman Free Zone?
Most Ajman Free Zone licences can be granted remotely with scanned 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 handled.
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.
Do Qataris need a UAE visa before applying for Ajman Free Zone?
No. You can apply for the licence from Qatar with scanned paperwork, and the investor residence visa is completed afterwards.
Can a Qatari citizen own 100% of a company in Ajman Free Zone?
Absolutely. Qataris can own the full share capital of a Ajman Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
