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Textile & Garments Trading in the UAE for Serbians

Importing and wholesaling fabrics, garments, uniforms and home textiles

from AED 5,565AED 4,452Save 20%

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. As a rule, setting up a company in Ajman Free Zone gives you 100% ownership, a UAE trade licence and the option to sponsor residence visas for yourself and your family. GoldenKey has Serbian customers from Belgrade, Novi Sad and Niš, and our consultants understand the documents released in Serbia and how to attest them for the UAE. In our experience, external approvals for textile & garments trading are: customs; ESMA conformity for some textile categories.

Why Ajman Free Zone

One of the oldest free zones in the UAE, established 1988. In short, popular activities in Ajman Free Zone include trading, consultancy, services, e-commerce and general trading, and most of them can be combined on a single licence.

How Ajman Free Zone works with GoldenKey

  1. Step 1: Consultation and activity selection
    Step 1

    Consultation 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.

  2. Step 2: Name reservation and initial approval
    Step 2

    Name 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 (Monday to Friday). Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Serbian founder.

  3. Step 3: Document submission and payment
    Step 3

    Document submission and payment

    For most clients, you sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested paperwork and the licence fee is paid to the registrar.

  4. Step 4: Licence issued and next steps
    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. If the authority raises a query on opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Serbian founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.

Documents required

Crucially, for opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Serbian founder the issuing authority asks for the following supporting documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.

  • A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
  • A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
  • Attested parent-company paperwork and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
  • Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
  • A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
  • A passport granted by Serbia with at least six months' validity

Pricing

The figures below for opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Serbian founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Use the table below to compare packages for opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Serbian founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.

Special offer — prices below already include the discount · ends 1 Jan 2027.
Starter – 0 VisaSave 20%
AED 5,565AED 4,452
0 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Upgrade to visas anytime
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUS – 2 VISASSave 20%
AED 17,181AED 13,745
2 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUSh – 3 VISASSave 20%
AED 23,242AED 18,594
3 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUS – 4 VISASSave 20%
AED 26,272AED 21,018
4 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUS - 5 VISASSave 20%
AED 31,323AED 25,058
5 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUS - 6 VISASSave 20%
AED 36,898AED 29,518
6 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUS - 7 VISASSave 20%
AED 42,898AED 34,318
7 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUS - 8 VISASSave 20%
AED 49,898AED 39,918
8 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUS - 9 VISASSave 20%
AED 56,898AED 45,518
9 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUS - 1 VISASSave 20%
AED 63,898AED 51,118
10 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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SPECIAL OFFER PACKAGESave 18%
AED 11,000AED 9,000
1 residence visa · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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FREELANCER PACKAGE 0 VISASave 20%
AED 6,010AED 4,808
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Upgrade to visas anytime
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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FREELANCER PACKAGE 1 VISASave 20%
AED 12,131AED 9,705
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Upgrade to visas anytime
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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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

Just as important, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Serbian founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. 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 Serbian founder predictable.

Why GoldenKey

GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Serbian founder for traders, consultants, tech business owners and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. For most clients, most of our Ajman Free Zone clients come to us through referrals from other founders, and that is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. Our quotations for opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Serbian founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, ahead of payment anything.

On the ground, if you would like a written quotation for opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Serbian founder, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Ajman Free Zone?

Day to day, most Ajman Free Zone licences can be issued remotely with scanned supporting documents and a signed power of attorney. You will need to enter the UAE for the medical test and Emirates ID biometrics when your residence visa is processed.

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?

As we tell every client, visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. Ajman Free Zone packages typically 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.

What approvals does textile & garments trading need?

In short, customs; ESMA conformity for some textile categories. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.

Can a Serbian citizen own 100% of a company in Ajman Free Zone?

Yes. Serbians can own the full share capital of a Ajman Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.

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