Ajman Free Zone issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Ajman, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. 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 issued. In our experience, russians are a fast-growing community that has expanded sharply since 2022, with strong presence in Dubai Marina, JLT and Business Bay, so the Ajman Free Zone authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Russian applications every day and process them without hesitation. In practice, typical examples of this activity include perfume wholesale, private-label skincare, cosmetics retail and oud trading, which can usually sit together on one Ajman Free Zone licence.
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. On the ground, 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
As we tell every client, in the first call we check that Ajman Free Zone lists your activity, settle the licence type and match the visa package and office to what you actually need. For opening a perfume and cosmetics business in the UAE as a Russian founder this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
In our experience, we submit your preferred trade names to Ajman Free Zone and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission.
Step 3Document submission and payment
Day to day, with the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested documents and settles the licence fee with the licensing authority on your behalf. For opening a perfume and cosmetics business in the UAE as a Russian founder, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
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.
Documents required
As we tell every client, for opening a perfume and cosmetics business in the UAE as a Russian founder the registrar asks for the following papers, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- 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 bank statement from your Russia bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- Educational certificates attested by the Russia authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- Product ingredient lists
Pricing
Use the table below to compare packages for opening a perfume and cosmetics business in the UAE as a Russian founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. Pricing for opening a perfume and cosmetics business 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
- 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 a perfume and cosmetics business in the UAE as a Russian founder and makes international pricing simple. 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 perfume and cosmetics business in the UAE as a Russian founder predictable.
Why GoldenKey
Importantly, because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which supporting documents each of them will ask for on an Ajman Free Zone file. Day to day, our quotations for opening a perfume and cosmetics business in the UAE as a Russian founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before a single dirham changes hands anything. In practice, you deal with one named consultant from the first call until your Ajman Free Zone licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally.
Tell us about your plans for opening a perfume and cosmetics business in the UAE as a Russian founder and GoldenKey will come back to you shortly with a clear price, a document checklist and a realistic timeline.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Ajman Free Zone?
As a rule, most Ajman Free Zone licences can be issued 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 handled.
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 clients generally, 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.
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 perfume & cosmetics trading allowed in Ajman Free Zone?
Yes, it can. Russians can own 100% of a perfume and cosmetics business in the UAE. {brand} recommends Ajman Free Zone for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
Do Russians need a UAE visa before applying for Ajman Free Zone?
No, it does not. You can apply for the licence from Russia with scanned documents, and the investor UAE residence visa is handled afterwards.


