WhatsApp quoteSetting 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. Ajman Free Zone combines among the most affordable in the UAE with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, which is why it suits both first-time founders and established groups. Swedish companies use the UAE as a regional base for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, which gives Swedish entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Ajman Free Zone licence is issued. Put simply, general Trading in Ajman Free Zone means import, export, re-export and wholesale of a broad range of goods under one licence, and it is licensed as a commercial activity.
Why Ajman Free Zone
In our experience, dedicated customer service counters for fast processing. On the ground, 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
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. For opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Swedish founder this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Step 2Name 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).
Step 3Document submission and payment
Importantly, you sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the authority. If the authority raises a query on opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Swedish founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Your Ajman Free Zone licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are released, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction.
Documents required
The document list for opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Swedish founder is short, and most customers already have everything on it.
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- Attested parent-company papers and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- A bank statement from your Sweden bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
Pricing
In our experience, the figures below for opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Swedish founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the registrar changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Use the table below to compare packages for opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Swedish 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
The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, and that is why so many business owners choose it as a base for opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Swedish founder. English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Swedish founder for international founders.
Why GoldenKey
Our quotations for opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Swedish founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Swedish founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. To be clear, 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 general trading company in the UAE as a Swedish founder.
If you would like a written quotation for opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Swedish 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?
Just as important, 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 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 customers in most cases, 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.
How long does the Ajman Free Zone licence take?
Once your documents are complete, the issuing authority typically issues the licence within 3 working days (Monday to Friday). Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Is general trading allowed in Ajman Free Zone?
Absolutely. Swedes can own 100% of a general trading company in the UAE. {brand} recommends Ajman Free Zone for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
Is there a double taxation agreement between Sweden and the UAE?
Crucially, the UAE has double taxation agreements with more than 130 countries. Whether Sweden is covered and how it applies to you depends on the current treaty position, which GoldenKey checks with a tax adviser before you rely on it.
