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Automotive & Spare Parts Trading in the UAE for Americans

Trading new and used vehicles, spare parts, tyres and accessories

Ajman Free Zone combines among the most affordable in the UAE with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, and for that reason it suits both first-time company owners and established groups. 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 uncomplicated renewal process. Crucially, the most common businesses Americans open through GoldenKey are in technology, consulting, energy and education, although Ajman Free Zone supports almost any activity. External approvals for automotive & spare parts trading are: customs; RTA or local traffic department for vehicle sales.

Why Ajman Free Zone

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. One of the reasons we recommend Ajman Free Zone is its among the most affordable in the UAE, which matters more than most founders realise once the business is running.

How Ajman Free Zone works with GoldenKey

  1. Step 1: Consultation and activity selection
    Step 1

    Consultation and activity selection

    We confirm that your activity is available in Ajman Free Zone, choose the licence type and agree the visa package and office option that match your plan. We keep a written record of this step so your file for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as an American founder is audit-ready.

  2. Step 2: Name reservation and initial approval
    Step 2

    Name reservation and initial approval

    Your trade name is reserved with the Ajman Free Zone authority and initial approval is obtained; this stage rarely takes more than two working days.

  3. Step 3: Document submission and payment
    Step 3

    Document submission and payment

    Put simply, you sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the registrar. Your portal shows the status of this step for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as an American founder in real time.

  4. Step 4: Licence issued and next steps
    Step 4

    Licence 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.

Documents required

For opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as an American founder the authority asks for the following paperwork, 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
  • A police clearance certificate from United States if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
  • 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

Pricing

Use the table below to compare packages for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as an American founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. All prices for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as an American founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before any payment.

Starter – 0 Visa
AED 5,555
0 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Upgrade to visas anytime
  • GoldenKey full assistance
Get this package
Team – 2 Visas
AED 12,000
2 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
Get this package
Growth – 3 Visas
AED 14,500
3 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
Get this package
Scale – 5 Visas
AED 19,000
5 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
Get this package
Additional visaAED 2,200
Annual renewalAED 4,500
Bank account assistanceAED 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

To be clear, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as an American founder a route to relocation as well as a business decision. The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as an American founder and makes international pricing simple.

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 automotive trading company in the UAE as an American founder. For most clients, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as an American founder happen the same day they are ready. In our experience, most of our Ajman Free Zone customers come to us through referrals from other company owners, so 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 American founder, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the Ajman Free Zone licence take?

Once your supporting documents are complete, the registrar in most cases 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 usually the same.

How many visas can I get with a Ajman Free Zone licence?

Visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. Ajman Free Zone packages normally start from a zero-visa option and scale to five or more visas with a physical office, and additional visas can be added later for the per-visa fee shown in our pricing.

Is automotive & spare parts trading allowed in Ajman Free Zone?

Yes. Americans 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.

What approvals does automotive & spare parts trading need?

As a rule, customs; RTA or local traffic department for vehicle sales. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.

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