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. Setting up a company in Ajman Free Zone gives you 100% ownership, a UAE trade licence and the option to sponsor residence visas for yourself and your family. Crucially, the most common businesses Vietnamese nationals open through GoldenKey are in electronics, textiles, agricultural exports and IT outsourcing, although Ajman Free Zone supports almost any activity. Day to day, 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.
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. One of the reasons our advice is to choose Ajman Free Zone is its among the most affordable in the UAE, which matters more than most company owners realise once the business is running.
How Ajman Free Zone works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation and activity selection
For most clients, 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. For opening an e-commerce business in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
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 (Monday to Friday).
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. For opening an e-commerce business in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
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.
Documents required
Just as important, for opening an e-commerce business in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder the authority asks for the following paperwork, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- A passport issued by Vietnam with at least six months' validity
Pricing
To be clear, all prices for opening an e-commerce business in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before any payment. The figures below for opening an e-commerce business 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
| 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
From day one, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies opening an e-commerce business in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder for international founders. Day to day, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many company owners choose it as a base for opening an e-commerce business in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder.
Why GoldenKey
For most clients, we speak the languages our clients 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 a Vietnamese founder. Our quotations for opening an e-commerce business in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. 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 a Vietnamese founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
Prefer to visit? Our Ajman office welcomes walk-ins during working hours, and we can also meet you in Dubai or Sharjah by appointment to discuss opening an e-commerce business in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Ajman Free Zone licence take?
Once your paperwork are complete, the authority as a rule issues the licence within 3 business days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
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 for a small authority fee.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Ajman Free Zone?
Most Ajman Free Zone licences can be issued 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 completed.
Can a Vietnamese citizen own 100% of a company in Ajman Free Zone?
Yes, it can. Vietnamese nationals can own the full share capital of a Ajman Free Zone company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Is e-commerce allowed in Ajman Free Zone?
Yes — Vietnamese 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.


