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Textile & Garments Trading in the UAE for Swedes

Importing and wholesaling fabrics, garments, uniforms and home textiles

Ajman Free Zone issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Ajman, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. Importantly, 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 Swedes open through GoldenKey are in technology, telecom, design and sustainability, although Ajman Free Zone supports almost any activity. Just as important, 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.

Why Ajman Free Zone

Day to day, the authority permits Free Zone Establishment (FZE), Free Zone Company (FZCO) and Branch of Foreign Company, which covers solo business owners, partnerships and overseas groups opening a UAE branch. In short, one of the oldest free zones in the UAE, established 1988.

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.

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

    Name reservation and initial approval

    Just as important, 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 Swedish founder until you have reviewed and approved it.

  3. Step 3: Document submission and payment
    Step 3

    Document submission and payment

    You sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with Ajman Free Zone and the issuing authority's licence fee is paid.

  4. Step 4: Licence issued and next steps
    Step 4

    Licence 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. We keep a written record of this step so your file for opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Swedish founder is audit-ready.

Documents required

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

  • A bank statement from your Sweden bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
  • Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
  • A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
  • A police clearance certificate from Sweden if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
  • Educational certificates attested by the Sweden authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
  • A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa

Pricing

The figures below for opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Swedish founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. In short, use the table below to compare packages for opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Swedish founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.

Starter – 0 Visa
AED 5,555
0 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Upgrade to visas anytime
  • GoldenKey full assistance
Get this package
Team – 2 Visas
AED 12,000
2 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
Get this package
Growth – 3 Visas
AED 14,500
3 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
Get this package
Scale – 5 Visas
AED 19,000
5 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
Get this package
Additional visaAED 2,200
Annual renewalAED 4,500
Bank account assistanceAED 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

Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Swedish founder a route to relocation as well as a business decision. To be clear, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Swedish founder no longer requires a local partner.

Why GoldenKey

In practice, 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 Swedish founder happen the same day they are ready. Our quotations for opening a textile 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's consultants have handled opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Swedish founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves without delay.

Call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a consultant will walk you through opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Swedish founder step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the Ajman Free Zone licence take?

Just as important, once your documents are complete, the authority normally issues the licence within 3 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.

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 many visas can I get with a Ajman Free Zone licence?

Visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. Ajman Free Zone packages typically start from a zero-visa option and scale to five or more visas with a physical office, and additional visas can be added later for the per-visa fee shown in our pricing.

Is textile & garments trading allowed in Ajman Free Zone?

Yes. Swedes 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.

Which licence type covers textile & garments trading?

Crucially, textile & Garments Trading is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.

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