As we tell every client, 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. Ajman Free Zone issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Ajman, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. Crucially, thai food, hospitality and jewellery brands have a strong presence in the UAE market, which gives Thai entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Ajman Free Zone licence is released. Day to day, the most common businesses Thai nationals open through GoldenKey are in hospitality, wellness and spa, food and beverage and jewellery, although Ajman Free Zone supports almost any activity.
Why Ajman Free Zone
Crucially, one of the reasons we recommend Ajman Free Zone is its among the most affordable in the UAE, which matters more than most company owners realise once the business is running. From day one, 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 issued.
How Ajman Free Zone works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation 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. Your portal shows the status of this step for opening a perfume and cosmetics business in the UAE as a Thai founder in real time.
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.
Step 3Document submission and payment
With the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested paperwork and settles the licence fee with the issuing authority on your behalf. If the authority raises a query on opening a perfume and cosmetics business in the UAE as a Thai founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Once the Ajman Free Zone licence and company supporting documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting.
Documents required
In short, for opening a perfume and cosmetics business in the UAE as a Thai founder the authority asks for the following paperwork, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- A police clearance certificate from Thailand if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- A bank statement from your Thailand bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Attested parent-company papers 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
Pricing
Pricing for opening a perfume and cosmetics business in the UAE as a Thai founder depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. Just as important, use the table below to compare packages for opening a perfume and cosmetics business 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
- 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, the UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for opening a perfume and cosmetics business in the UAE as a Thai founder. For most clients, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so opening a perfume and cosmetics business in the UAE as a Thai founder no longer requires a local partner.
Why GoldenKey
In practice, our quotations for opening a perfume and cosmetics business in the UAE as a Thai 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 perfume and cosmetics business in the UAE as a Thai founder for traders, consultants, tech entrepreneurs and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. 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 Thai founder happen the same day they are ready.
On the ground, 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 Thai founder.
Frequently asked questions
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 clients for most applicants, 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.
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?
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.
How long does the process take for Thai applicants?
In practice, processing for Thai nationals follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from Thailand that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
Is perfume & cosmetics trading allowed in Ajman Free Zone?
Absolutely. Thai 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.


