WhatsApp quoteAn 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 issued. Ajman Free Zone issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Ajman, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. In our experience, 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. 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
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. On the ground, 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.
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. If the authority raises a query on opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 2Name 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.
Step 3Document submission and payment
You sign the file forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the authority. We keep a written record of this step so your file for opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder is audit-ready.
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
Here is what you will need for opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- Educational certificates attested by the Vietnam authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- List of intended product categories
- A passport released by Vietnam with at least six months' validity
- A bank statement from your Vietnam bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
Pricing
Pricing for opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. The figures below for opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the issuing 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
Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder a route to relocation as well as a business decision. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
As we tell every client, most of our Ajman Free Zone clients come to us through referrals from other founders, and for that reason we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder happen the same day they are ready. 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 a general trading company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder.
On the ground, tell us about your plans for opening a general trading company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder and GoldenKey will come back to you shortly with a clear price, a document checklist and a realistic timeline.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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?
To be clear, once your documents are complete, the authority typically issues the licence within 3 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Is general trading allowed in Ajman Free Zone?
It can. Vietnamese nationals can own 100% of a general trading company in the UAE. {brand} recommends Ajman Free Zone for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
Is there a double taxation agreement between Vietnam and the UAE?
Yes, it can. The UAE and Vietnam have a double taxation agreement, and a UAE tax residency certificate lets you claim treaty relief on qualifying income. GoldenKey can obtain the certificate once your company is established.
