General Trading in the UAE for Serbians

Why Ajman Free Zone

In practice, one of the reasons we suggest Ajman Free Zone is its among the most affordable in the UAE, which matters more than most business owners realise once the business is running. 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 released.

How Ajman Free Zone works with GoldenKey

1. 
   Step 1

   Consultation 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.

2. 
   Step 2

   Name reservation and initial approval

   GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the Ajman Free Zone authority and obtains initial approval, generally within one to two business days. We keep a written record of this step so your file for opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Serbian founder is audit-ready.

3. 
   Step 3

   Document submission and payment

   You sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with Ajman Free Zone and the authority's licence fee is paid.

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   Step 4

   Licence 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. For opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Serbian founder this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.

Documents required

Here is what you will need for opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Serbian founder; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.

• Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
• A passport-size photograph on a white background
• A bank statement from your Serbia 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 Serbia authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
• A police clearance certificate from Serbia if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it

Pricing

All prices for opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Serbian founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. Pricing for opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Serbian founder depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.

Why the UAE

Crucially, 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 Serbian founder no longer requires a local partner. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Serbian 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 Serbian founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Day to day, most of our Ajman Free Zone customers come to us through referrals from other business owners, and for that reason we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Serbian founder happen the same day they are ready.

Frequently asked questions