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 simple renewal process. 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 released. In our experience, vietnamese nationals are a young community in trading, IT outsourcing and hospitality, so the Ajman Free Zone authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Vietnamese applications every day and process them without hesitation. Put simply, typical examples of this activity include spare parts trading, used car export, tyre trading and accessories, which can typically sit together on one Ajman Free Zone licence.
Why Ajman Free Zone
As we tell every client, one of the reasons we point clients to Ajman Free Zone is its among the most affordable in the UAE, which matters more than most founders realise once the business is running. Ajman Port adjacent — ideal for import/export traders.
How Ajman Free Zone works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation 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. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder.
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
You sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with Ajman Free Zone and the licensing authority's licence fee is paid. Your portal shows the status of this step for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder in real time.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Once the Ajman Free Zone licence and company documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting.
Documents required
Gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder.
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- A police clearance certificate from Vietnam if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- Educational certificates attested by the Vietnam authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
Pricing
Just as important, use the table below to compare packages for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Vietnamese 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 a Vietnamese 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
English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder for international founders. Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder no longer requires a local partner.
Why GoldenKey
As we tell every client, 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 submission sit. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. 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 a Vietnamese founder happen the same day they are ready.
Book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for opening an automotive trading company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder in a single conversation.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Ajman Free Zone licence take?
In short, once your supporting documents are complete, the authority typically issues the licence within 3 business days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
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 as a rule 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.
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.
Do Vietnamese nationals need a UAE visa before applying for Ajman Free Zone?
No. You can apply for the licence from Vietnam with scanned paperwork, and the investor UAE residence visa is processed afterwards.
Is automotive & spare parts trading allowed in Ajman Free Zone?
Yes. Vietnamese nationals 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.


