WhatsApp quoteIf you are weighing up where to register in the UAE, Ajman Free Zone deserves a close look for its among the most affordable in the UAE and straightforward renewal process. To be clear, 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. Just as important, typical examples of this activity include fabric wholesale, uniform supply, garment re-export and home textiles, which can usually sit together on one Ajman Free Zone licence. To be clear, spanish engineering and construction firms have delivered major UAE infrastructure, and food exports continue to grow, which gives Spanish entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Ajman Free Zone licence is issued.
Why Ajman Free Zone
One of the reasons we recommend Ajman Free Zone is its among the most affordable in the UAE, which matters more than most founders realise once the business is running. 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.
How Ajman Free Zone works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation and activity selection
Day to day, 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.
Step 2Name 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 working days. Nothing is submitted for opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Spanish founder until you have reviewed and approved it.
Step 3Document submission and payment
You sign the request forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the registrar.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
From day one, once the Ajman Free Zone licence and company paperwork are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Spanish founder.
Documents required
For opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Spanish founder the licensing authority asks for the following papers, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- Customs code
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
Pricing
All prices for opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Spanish founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before a single dirham changes hands. From day one, pricing for opening a textile 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.
- 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
The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many entrepreneurs choose it as a base for opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Spanish founder. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Spanish founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Spanish founder happen the same day they are ready. We speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Spanish founder. Our quotations for opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Spanish founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before a single dirham changes hands anything.
Ready to start? Send us a WhatsApp message with your nationality, the activity you have in mind and the number of visas you need, and we will reply shortly with a written quotation for opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Spanish founder.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Ajman Free Zone licence take?
As we tell every client, once your documents are complete, the licensing authority typically issues the licence within 3 working days (Monday to Friday). Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
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 documents, 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 textile & garments trading allowed in Ajman Free Zone?
Yes. Spanish nationals can own 100% of a textile trading company in the UAE. {brand} recommends Ajman Free Zone for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
Do Spanish nationals need a UAE visa before applying for Ajman Free Zone?
Not in that case. You can apply for the licence from Spain with scanned documents, and the investor residency visa is processed afterwards.
