From day one, 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. If 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. Thai nationals are a community in hospitality, spa and wellness, food and jewellery, so the Ajman Free Zone authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Thai applications every day and process them without hesitation. GoldenKey has Thai customers from Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket, and our consultants understand the supporting documents released in Thailand and how to attest them for the UAE.
Why Ajman Free Zone
Ajman Free Zone is located in Located in Ajman emirate, 25 km from Dubai International Airport, and the registrar's processing time for a standard file is around 3 working days. Put simply, office options in Ajman Free Zone range from flexi-desk, office suite or warehouse, so you only pay for the space your visa quota actually needs.
How Ajman Free Zone works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation 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.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
We submit your preferred trade names to Ajman Free Zone and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission. Your portal shows the status of this step for opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Thai founder in real time.
Step 3Document submission and payment
For most clients, you sign the file and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with Ajman Free Zone and the issuing authority's licence fee is paid.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Importantly, 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 general trading company in the UAE as a Thai founder.
Documents required
In practice, for opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Thai founder the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- A police clearance certificate from Thailand if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- Educational certificates attested by the Thailand authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
Pricing
In short, all prices for opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Thai founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before a single dirham changes hands. On the ground, use the table below to compare packages for opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Thai 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
There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Thai founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. In short, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, so so many founders choose it as a base for opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Thai founder.
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 general trading company in the UAE as a Thai founder happen the same day they are ready. 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 Thai founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Our quotations for opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Thai founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay 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 general trading company in the UAE as a Thai founder.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Ajman Free Zone licence take?
In short, once your supporting documents are complete, the issuing authority typically issues the licence within 3 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
What is the difference between an FZE and an FZCO in Ajman Free Zone?
An FZE has one shareholder and an FZCO has two or more. Both offer limited liability and 100% foreign ownership, and the fees in Ajman Free Zone are as a rule the same.
Is an audit required for a Ajman Free Zone company?
In short, 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.
Can a Thai citizen own 100% of a company in Ajman Free Zone?
Yes — Thai nationals can own the full share capital of a Ajman Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Is general trading allowed in Ajman Free Zone?
Yes. Thai nationals 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.


