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 founders and established groups. Ajman Free Zone is one of the UAE's most affordable free zones — 0-visa packages from AED 5,500, and it has become one of the most practical choices for founders who want a UAE licence without a large upfront budget. The most common businesses Serbians open through GoldenKey are in IT and software, construction, agriculture exports and hospitality, although Ajman Free Zone supports almost any activity. In short, serbia and the UAE have strong investment ties, especially in agriculture, real estate and aviation, which gives Serbian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Ajman Free Zone licence is issued.
Why Ajman Free Zone
One of the reasons we recommend Ajman Free Zone is its among the most affordable in the UAE, which matters more than most founders realise once the business is running. Ajman Port adjacent — ideal for import/export traders.
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
To be clear, we submit your preferred trade names to Ajman Free Zone and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission. For opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Serbian founder this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Step 3Document submission and payment
As we tell every client, with the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested documents and settles the licence fee with the licensing authority on your behalf.
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. If the authority raises a query on opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Serbian founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Documents required
Gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Serbian founder.
- Product labels
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- 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 passport issued by Serbia with at least six months' validity
Pricing
All prices for opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Serbian founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before any payment. The figures below for opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Serbian founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the registrar 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 2026-10-27.
Why the UAE
The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Serbian founder and makes international pricing simple. Just as important, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Serbian founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
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 foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Serbian founder. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Serbian founder happen the same day they are ready. Just as important, most of our Ajman Free Zone clients come to us through referrals from other company owners, 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 foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Serbian founder.
Frequently asked questions
How many visas can I get with a Ajman Free Zone licence?
To be clear, visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. Ajman Free Zone packages usually 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.
How long does the Ajman Free Zone licence take?
Just as important, once your documents are complete, the issuing authority typically issues the licence within 3 business days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Is an audit required for a Ajman Free Zone company?
In practice, requirements vary by zone and by company size. GoldenKey will confirm the current Ajman Free Zone rule when we prepare your quotation, and we provide bookkeeping if you need accounts in any case for corporate tax.
How long does the process take for Serbian applicants?
Put simply, processing for Serbians follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from Serbia that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
Is foodstuff trading allowed in Ajman Free Zone?
Yes. Serbians can own 100% of a foodstuff trading company in the UAE. GoldenKey recommends Ajman Free Zone for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.


