Founders choose Ajman Free Zone when they want a credible UAE address, fast licensing and packages that scale from a solo flexi-desk to a multi-visa office. Ajman Free Zone issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Ajman, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. As we tell every client, payments between Switzerland and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, Swiss franc (CHF) transfers settle quickly and UAE banks are familiar with Swiss business profiles. GoldenKey has Swiss customers from Zurich, Geneva and Basel, and our consultants understand the documents released in Switzerland and how to attest them for the UAE.
Why Ajman Free Zone
One of the reasons we point clients to Ajman Free Zone is its among the most affordable in the UAE, which matters more than most founders realise once the business is running. Unlike some zones, Ajman Free Zone does not require a large paid-up capital to be blocked in a bank account before the licence is granted.
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 a perfume and cosmetics business in the UAE as a Swiss 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 working days.
Step 3Document submission and payment
In practice, with the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested supporting documents and settles the licence fee with the authority on your behalf. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to opening a perfume and cosmetics business in the UAE as a Swiss founder.
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
Just as important, gather these supporting documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of opening a perfume and cosmetics business in the UAE as a Swiss founder.
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- Your current UAE residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- Product ingredient lists
- A police clearance certificate from Switzerland if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
Pricing
Pricing for opening a perfume and cosmetics business in the UAE as a Swiss founder depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. Use the table below to compare packages for opening a perfume and cosmetics business in the UAE as a Swiss 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
- 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
- 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
- Upgrade to visas anytime
- GoldenKey full assistance
- Trade licence & registration
- Upgrade to visas anytime
- GoldenKey full assistance
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-07.
Why the UAE
Day to day, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes opening a perfume and cosmetics business in the UAE as a Swiss founder a route to relocation as well as a business decision. Crucially, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening a perfume and cosmetics business in the UAE as a Swiss founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a perfume and cosmetics business in the UAE as a Swiss founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves promptly. For most clients, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening a perfume and cosmetics business in the UAE as a Swiss founder happen the same day they are ready. In practice, 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 perfume and cosmetics business in the UAE as a Swiss founder.
Put simply, 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 perfume and cosmetics business in the UAE as a Swiss founder.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Ajman Free Zone licence take?
On the ground, once your documents are complete, the authority typically issues the licence within 3 working days (Monday to Friday). Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Is an audit required for a Ajman Free Zone company?
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.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Ajman Free Zone?
Most Ajman Free Zone licences can be issued remotely with scanned documents and a signed power of attorney. You will need to enter the UAE for the medical test and Emirates ID biometrics when your residency visa is processed.
Is perfume & cosmetics trading allowed in Ajman Free Zone?
Yes. Swiss nationals can own 100% of a perfume and cosmetics business in the UAE. {brand} recommends Ajman Free Zone for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
How long does the process take for Swiss applicants?
On the ground, processing for Swiss nationals follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from Switzerland that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.


