Foodstuff Trading in the UAE for Spanish nationals

Why Ajman Free Zone

Ajman Free Zone is located in Located in Ajman emirate, 25 km from Dubai International Airport, and the authority's processing time for a standard file is around 3 working days (Monday to Friday). Ajman Port adjacent — ideal for import/export traders.

How Ajman Free Zone works with GoldenKey

1. 
   Step 1

   Consultation and activity selection

   In the first call we check that Ajman Free Zone lists your activity, settle the licence type and match the visa package and office to what you actually need.

2. 
   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. If the authority raises a query on opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Spanish founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.

3. 
   Step 3

   Document submission and payment

   With the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested documents and settles the licence fee with the registrar on your behalf.

4. 
   Step 4

   Licence issued and next steps

   Importantly, your Ajman Free Zone licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are issued, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction. Your portal shows the status of this step for opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Spanish founder in real time.

Documents required

For opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Spanish founder the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.

• A police clearance certificate from Spain if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
• Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
• Educational certificates attested by the Spain authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
• 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
• A bank statement from your Spain bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile

Pricing

Use the table below to compare packages for opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Spanish 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 Spanish founder depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.

Why the UAE

English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Spanish founder for international founders. Put simply, 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 Spanish founder no longer requires a local partner.

Why GoldenKey

Our quotations for opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Spanish founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, ahead of payment anything. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Spanish founder for traders, consultants, tech company owners and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves fast. 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 Spanish founder.

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