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. GoldenKey has guided hundreds of entrepreneurs through Ajman Free Zone company formation, from name reservation to the moment the licence PDF lands in their inbox. On the ground, typical examples of this activity include rice and grains, frozen food, beverages and organic products, which can generally sit together on one Ajman Free Zone licence. Importantly, payments between Vietnam and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, Vietnamese dong (VND) transfers settle quickly and UAE banks are familiar with Vietnamese business profiles.
Why Ajman Free Zone
As we tell every client, the authority permits Free Zone Establishment (FZE), Free Zone Company (FZCO) and Branch of Foreign Company, which covers solo business owners, partnerships and overseas groups opening a UAE branch. Crucially, 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 issued.
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
Just as important, we submit your preferred trade names to Ajman Free Zone and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission. For opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Step 3Document submission and payment
You sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with Ajman Free Zone and the authority's licence fee is paid.
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. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder.
Documents required
Gather these supporting documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder.
- Product labels
- Attested parent-company paperwork and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- Educational certificates attested by the Vietnam authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- A bank statement from your Vietnam bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
Pricing
Use the table below to compare packages for opening a foodstuff 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 a foodstuff 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.
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
Why the UAE
Crucially, the UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, and for that reason so many founders choose it as a base for opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder. As a rule, the UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder.
Why GoldenKey
Our quotations for opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before a single dirham changes hands anything. In short, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
Ready to start? Send us a WhatsApp message with your nationality, the activity you have in mind and the number of visas you need, and we will reply shortly with a written quotation for opening a foodstuff trading company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder.
Frequently asked questions
Is an audit required for a Ajman Free Zone company?
Requirements vary by zone and by company size. GoldenKey will confirm the current Ajman Free Zone rule when we prepare your quotation, and we provide bookkeeping if you need accounts in any case for corporate tax.
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.
How long does the Ajman Free Zone licence take?
Once your supporting documents are complete, the authority typically issues the licence within 3 business days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Do Vietnamese nationals need a UAE visa before applying for Ajman Free Zone?
No. You can apply for the licence from Vietnam with scanned supporting documents, and the investor residency visa is completed afterwards.
Is foodstuff trading allowed in Ajman Free Zone?
Yes. Vietnamese nationals can own 100% of a foodstuff trading company in the UAE. {brand} recommends Ajman Free Zone for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.


