WhatsApp quoteFor most clients, if you are weighing up where to register in the UAE, Ajman Free Zone deserves a close look for its among the most affordable in the UAE and routine renewal process. Ajman Free Zone issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Ajman, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. For most clients, general trading covers multiple unrelated product lines, which is why some authorities price it above a single-line trading licence. Restricted goods such as pharmaceuticals, tobacco and precious metals still need their own approvals. GoldenKey has Russian clients from Moscow, Saint Petersburg and Kazan, and our consultants understand the papers released in Russia and how to attest them for the UAE.
Why Ajman Free Zone
Day to day, 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. Over 9,000 active companies from 160+ nationalities.
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. Your portal shows the status of this step for opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Russian founder in real time.
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 working days.
Step 3Document submission and payment
You sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested paperwork and the licence fee is paid to the authority. For opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Russian founder, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Ajman Free Zone issues the licence, incorporation certificate and lease; from there we open the establishment card, process visas and arrange your bank introduction.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Russian founder; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- List of intended product categories
- A bank statement from your Russia bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- Your current residency visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
Pricing
The figures below for opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Russian founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the issuing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Pricing for opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Russian founder depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
- 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
As we tell every client, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Russian founder no longer requires a local partner. 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 Russian founder predictable.
Why GoldenKey
We speak the languages our customers 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 Russian founder. Crucially, most of our Ajman Free Zone customers come to us through referrals from other business owners, and that is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Russian founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly.
Message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Russian founder, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Ajman Free Zone licence take?
Just as important, once your documents are complete, the registrar normally issues the licence within 3 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
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.
How many visas can I get with a Ajman Free Zone licence?
Visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. Ajman Free Zone packages normally 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 a Russian citizen own 100% of a company in Ajman Free Zone?
Yes. Russians can own the full share capital of a Ajman Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
How long does the process take for Russian applicants?
To be clear, processing for Russians follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from Russia that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
