E-commerce in the UAE for UAE nationals and residents

Why Ajman Free Zone

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. Ajman Free Zone licences are renewed annually with a simple online payment and updated passport copies, and GoldenKey sends a reminder 60 days before the due date.

How Ajman Free Zone works with GoldenKey

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   Step 1

   Consultation 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.

2. 
   Step 2

   Name reservation and initial approval

   Importantly, your trade name is reserved with the Ajman Free Zone authority and initial approval is obtained; this stage rarely takes more than two business days. For opening an e-commerce business in the UAE as an Emirati founder, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.

3. 
   Step 3

   Document submission and payment

   In our experience, you sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the authority.

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   Step 4

   Licence issued and next steps

   In our experience, once the Ajman Free Zone licence and company documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting. Your portal shows the status of this step for opening an e-commerce business in the UAE as an Emirati founder in real time.

Documents required

Here is what you will need for opening an e-commerce business in the UAE as an Emirati founder; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.

• Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
• The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
• Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
• Your current residency visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
• A passport-size photograph on a white background
• Website or store URL (can be in progress)

Pricing

All prices for opening an e-commerce business in the UAE as an Emirati founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. As we tell every client, pricing for opening an e-commerce business in the UAE as an Emirati founder depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.

Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.

Why the UAE

The UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international customers and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for opening an e-commerce business in the UAE as an Emirati founder. Importantly, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes opening an e-commerce business in the UAE as an Emirati founder a route to relocation as well as a business decision.

Why GoldenKey

As we tell every client, we speak the languages our customers speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for opening an e-commerce business in the UAE as an Emirati founder. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening an e-commerce business in the UAE as an Emirati founder happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped business owners from more than 60 countries with opening an e-commerce business in the UAE as an Emirati founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.

Frequently asked questions