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. Ajman Free Zone issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Ajman, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. In practice, 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. For most clients, payments between Vietnam and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, Vietnamese dong (VND) transfers settle promptly and UAE banks are familiar with Vietnamese business profiles.
Why Ajman Free Zone
Office options in Ajman Free Zone range from flexi-desk, office suite or warehouse, so you only pay for the space your visa quota actually needs. 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
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. Nothing is submitted for opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder until you have reviewed and approved it.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the Ajman Free Zone authority and obtains initial approval, as a rule within one to 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. For opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
To be clear, 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 textile 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
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A passport issued by Vietnam with at least six months' validity
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
Pricing
Just as important, pricing for opening a textile 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. As we tell every client, all prices for opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
- 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
In practice, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder no longer requires a local partner. For most clients, the dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for opening a textile trading company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening a textile 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 textile trading company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. 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 a textile trading company in the UAE as a Vietnamese founder.
Just as important, tell us about your plans for opening a textile 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
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.
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 long does the Ajman Free Zone licence take?
In practice, once your documents are complete, the authority normally issues the licence within 3 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Is textile & garments trading allowed in Ajman Free Zone?
Absolutely. Vietnamese nationals can own 100% of a textile trading company in the UAE. {brand} recommends Ajman Free Zone for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
Can a Vietnamese citizen own 100% of a company in Ajman Free Zone?
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.


