WhatsApp quoteAjman 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 business owners and established groups. An Ajman Free Zone company can be owned entirely by foreign nationals, needs no local sponsor and can start trading internationally as soon as the licence is issued. As a rule, turkish nationals are a growing community of traders, contractors and restaurateurs, especially in Dubai, so the Ajman Free Zone authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Turkish applications every day and process them without hesitation. Turkish construction groups, food brands and textile exporters are major players in the UAE market, which gives Turkish entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Ajman Free Zone licence is issued.
Why Ajman Free Zone
In practice, 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. 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
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
GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the Ajman Free Zone authority and obtains initial approval, usually within one to two working days. If the authority raises a query on opening an e-commerce business in the UAE as a Turkish founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 3Document submission and payment
In practice, you sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with Ajman Free Zone and the authority's licence fee is paid.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Ajman Free Zone issues the licence, incorporation certificate and lease; from there we open the establishment card, process visas and arrange your bank introduction. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for opening an e-commerce business in the UAE as a Turkish founder.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for opening an e-commerce business in the UAE as a Turkish founder; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A passport granted by Türkiye with at least six months' validity
Pricing
All prices for opening an e-commerce business in the UAE as a Turkish founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before a single dirham changes hands. Use the table below to compare packages for opening an e-commerce business in the UAE as a Turkish 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 an e-commerce business in the UAE as a Turkish founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for opening an e-commerce business in the UAE as a Turkish founder and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with opening an e-commerce business in the UAE as a Turkish founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Day to day, after your Ajman Free Zone licence is granted, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice. Importantly, if a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your Ajman Free Zone file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the application sit.
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 an e-commerce business in the UAE as a Turkish founder.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Ajman Free Zone licence take?
As a rule, once your paperwork 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 clients 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.
Can I add more activities to my Ajman Free Zone licence later?
Yes. Ajman Free Zone allows activity additions and changes through a licence amendment, which GoldenKey can process in a few working days (Monday to Friday) for a small authority fee.
Is e-commerce allowed in Ajman Free Zone?
Yes. Turkish nationals can own 100% of an e-commerce 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 Turkish applicants?
Processing for Turkish nationals follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from Türkiye that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
