An Ajman Free Zone company can be owned entirely by foreign nationals, needs no local sponsor and can start trading internationally as soon as the licence is granted. GoldenKey has guided hundreds of entrepreneurs through Ajman Free Zone company formation, from name reservation to the moment the licence PDF lands in their inbox. Put simply, the most common businesses Romanians open through GoldenKey are in IT and software, hospitality, construction and aviation, although Ajman Free Zone supports almost any activity. As we tell every client, for Romanian business owners, the UAE is around 5 hours from Bucharest, the UAE is 1 to 2 hours ahead of Romania, and English is widely spoken by Romanian professionals.
Why Ajman Free Zone
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. 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.
How Ajman Free Zone works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation 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.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
For most clients, 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. If the authority raises a query on opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Romanian founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 3Document submission and payment
You sign the submission and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with Ajman Free Zone and the issuing authority's licence fee is paid.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Once the Ajman Free Zone licence and company documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting. Nothing is submitted for opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Romanian founder until you have reviewed and approved it.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Romanian founder; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- Your current UAE residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- A police clearance certificate from Romania if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- A bank statement from your Romania bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A passport issued by Romania with at least six months' validity
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
Pricing
Put simply, all prices for opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Romanian founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. Use the table below to compare packages for opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Romanian founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
- 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
From day one, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, and that is why so many business owners choose it as a base for opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Romanian founder. 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 textile trading company in the UAE as a Romanian founder predictable.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Romanian founder for traders, consultants, tech entrepreneurs and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves without delay. As a rule, if a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your Ajman Free Zone file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the application sit. For most clients, most of our Ajman Free Zone customers come to us through referrals from other founders, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing.
Ready to start? Send us a WhatsApp message with your nationality, the activity you have in mind and the number of visas you need, and we will reply shortly with a written quotation for opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Romanian founder.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Ajman Free Zone licence take?
As a rule, once your documents are complete, the authority typically issues the licence within 3 working days (Monday to Friday). Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
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 UAE residence visa is completed.
Can a Ajman Free Zone company do business on the UAE mainland?
A Ajman Free Zone company can sell to mainland customers through a mainland distributor, invoice services to mainland customers for most applicants, and apply for a dual-licence arrangement where the emirate offers one. Direct retail or on-site contracting on the mainland needs a mainland licence.
Is textile & garments trading allowed in Ajman Free Zone?
Yes. Romanians can own 100% of a textile 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 textile & garments trading?
As a rule, textile & Garments Trading is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.


