WhatsApp quoteAjman 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. 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. The most common businesses South Koreans open through GoldenKey are in construction, electronics, beauty and cosmetics and energy, although Ajman Free Zone supports almost any activity. Korean firms built landmark UAE projects, and K-beauty and K-food brands are expanding rapidly through Dubai, which gives South Korean entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Ajman Free Zone licence is issued.
Why Ajman Free Zone
Ajman Free Zone is located in Located in Ajman emirate, 25 km from Dubai International Airport, and the licensing authority's processing time for a standard file is around 3 working days. Put simply, 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
Step 1Consultation 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. If the authority raises a query on opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a South Korean founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
Crucially, 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.
Step 3Document submission and payment
Crucially, you sign the submission forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the registrar. If the authority raises a query on opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a South Korean founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
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
Gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a South Korean founder.
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- Educational certificates attested by the South Korea authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- A bank statement from your South Korea bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
Pricing
The figures below for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a South Korean 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 an automotive trading company in the UAE as a South Korean founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
- 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
| Additional visa | AED 2,200 |
|---|---|
| Annual renewal | AED 4,500 |
| Bank account assistance | AED 1,500 |
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-06.
Why the UAE
As we tell every client, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a South Korean founder a route to relocation as well as a business decision. For most clients, the dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a South Korean founder and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a South Korean founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. 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 an automotive trading company in the UAE as a South Korean founder. Day to day, our quotations for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a South Korean founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
Day to day, prefer to visit? Our Ajman office welcomes walk-ins during working hours, and we can also meet you in Dubai or Sharjah by appointment to discuss opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a South Korean founder.
Frequently asked questions
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 (Monday to Friday) for a small authority fee.
Can I open a UAE bank account with a Ajman Free Zone company?
Yes, Ajman Free Zone companies open accounts with UAE banks every day. Approval depends on the bank's compliance review of your profile, business plan and paperwork, and GoldenKey prepares the file and introduces you to a suitable bank.
Is an audit required for a Ajman Free Zone company?
As we tell every client, 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 automotive & spare parts trading allowed in Ajman Free Zone?
Yes. South Koreans can own 100% of an automotive trading company in the UAE. {brand} recommends Ajman Free Zone for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
Can I combine automotive & spare parts trading with other activities?
In most cases yes. Related activities can share one licence, while unrelated ones may need a general trading licence or a second licence.
