Ajman Free Zone is one of the UAE's most affordable free zones — 0-visa packages from AED 5,500, and it has become one of the most practical choices for founders who want a UAE licence without a large upfront budget. Ajman 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 company owners and established groups. UAE nationals and residents are local company owners and existing residents who want a second business, a free zone licence or an offshore holding structure, so the Ajman Free Zone authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Emirati applications every day and process them without hesitation. existing residents can usually set up faster because Emirates ID and local address proof are already in place, which gives Emirati entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Ajman Free Zone licence is issued.
Why Ajman Free Zone
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 released. Put simply, the authority permits Free Zone Establishment (FZE), Free Zone Company (FZCO) and Branch of Foreign Company, which covers solo founders, partnerships and overseas groups opening a UAE branch.
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.
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. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as an Emirati founder.
Step 3Document submission and payment
With the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested documents and settles the licence fee with the authority on your behalf.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
For most clients, 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 an automotive trading company in the UAE as an Emirati founder is audit-ready.
Documents required
In short, the document list for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as an Emirati founder is short, and most customers already have everything on it.
- Customs code
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- A bank statement from your United Arab Emirates bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Educational certificates attested by the United Arab Emirates authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
Pricing
Importantly, use the table below to compare packages for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as an Emirati founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. The figures below for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as an Emirati founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
- 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
For most clients, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many founders choose it as a base for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as an Emirati founder. From day one, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as an Emirati founder a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
Put simply, our quotations for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as an Emirati founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as an Emirati founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. Crucially, most of our Ajman Free Zone customers come to us through referrals from other founders, and that is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing.
Message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as an Emirati founder, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Ajman Free Zone?
Most Ajman Free Zone licences can be released 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.
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.
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.
Is automotive & spare parts trading allowed in Ajman Free Zone?
Yes. UAE nationals and residents can own 100% of an automotive 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 automotive & spare parts trading?
Automotive & Spare Parts Trading is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.


