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Foodstuff Trading in the UAE for Slovaks

Importing, distributing and re-exporting packaged food, beverages and agricultural products

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. 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 released. In short, foodstuff Trading in Ajman Free Zone means importing, distributing and re-exporting packaged food, beverages and agricultural products, and it is licensed as a commercial activity. On the ground, the most common businesses Slovaks open through GoldenKey are in automotive, IT services, hospitality and engineering, although Ajman Free Zone supports almost any activity.

Why Ajman Free Zone

In short, office options in Ajman Free Zone range from flexi-desk, office suite or warehouse, so you only pay for the space your visa quota actually needs. The authority permits Free Zone Establishment (FZE), Free Zone Company (FZCO) and Branch of Foreign Company, which covers solo founders, partnerships and overseas groups opening a UAE branch.

How Ajman Free Zone works with GoldenKey

  1. Step 1: Consultation and activity selection
    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. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Slovak founder.

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

    Name reservation and initial approval

    Your trade name is reserved with the Ajman Free Zone authority and initial approval is obtained; this stage rarely takes more than two business days.

  3. Step 3: Document submission and payment
    Step 3

    Document submission and payment

    As we tell every client, you sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the authority. For opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Slovak founder, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.

  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.

Documents required

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

  • A passport issued by Slovakia with at least six months' validity
  • Educational certificates attested by the Slovakia authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
  • Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
  • The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
  • A passport-size photograph on a white background
  • A police clearance certificate from Slovakia if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it

Pricing

Use the table below to compare packages for opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Slovak founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. Pricing for opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Slovak founder depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.

Starter – 0 Visa
AED 5,565
0 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Upgrade to visas anytime
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUS – 2 VISAS
AED 17,181
2 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUS – 3 VISAS
AED 23,242
3 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUS – 4 VISAS
AED 26,272
4 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUS - 5 VISAS
AED 31,323
5 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUS - 6 VISAS
AED 36,898
6 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUS - 7 VISAS
AED 42,898
7 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUS - 8 VISAS
AED 49,898
8 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUS - 9 VISAS
AED 56,898
9 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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LICENSE PLUS - 10 VISAS
AED 63,898
10 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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SPECIAL OFFER PACKAGE
AED 11,000
1 residence visa · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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FREELANCER PACKAGE 0 VISA
AED 6,010
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Upgrade to visas anytime
  • GoldenKey full assistance
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FREELANCER PACKAGE 1 VISA
AED 12,131
  • 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 2026-10-28.

Why the UAE

To be clear, 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 Slovak founder and makes international pricing simple. Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Slovak founder no longer requires a local partner.

Why GoldenKey

Put simply, most of our Ajman Free Zone customers come to us through referrals from other founders, so we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Slovak founder for traders, consultants, tech company owners and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves fast. 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 Slovak founder happen the same day they are ready.

Tell us about your plans for opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Slovak 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?

Most Ajman Free Zone licences can be issued remotely with scanned papers 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 processed.

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 for most applicants, 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.

Is an audit required for a Ajman Free Zone company?

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.

Is foodstuff trading allowed in Ajman Free Zone?

Yes. Slovaks 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.

Do Slovaks need a UAE visa before applying for Ajman Free Zone?

Not in that case. You can apply for the licence from Slovakia with scanned papers, and the investor residence visa is completed afterwards.

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