1 Visa Package
1 residence visa · 1-year licence
AED 20,900
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 1 visa eligibility
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
MAINLAND · AJMAN
Foreign Company Branch in Ajman
GoldenKey's home emirate — one of the most affordable mainland licences in the northern UAE
5–7 daysSetup time100%OwnershipUp to 3 visasVisas
- 5–7 daysSetup time
- MainlandLicence type
- Flexi | PhysicalOffice / facility
- Up to 3 visasVisa eligibility
- StandardApprovals needed
- From AED 7,700Renewal cost
About Ajman
Why Ajman
An Ajman mainland licence, released by the Ajman Department of Economic Development (Ajman DED), lets your company trade anywhere in the UAE, bid for government work and open as many branches as you need. Since the 2021 ownership reforms, most Ajman mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection company owners used to have. Choosing Ajman mainland gives you a licence that landlords, government departments and large corporate clients recognise without a second thought.
Ajman mainland licences are issued by the Ajman Department of Economic Development (Ajman DED), which currently processes most standard files in around 3 business days. In our experience, government and semi-government tenders in Ajman require a mainland licence and Chamber of Commerce membership, both of which GoldenKey arranges. From day one, among the strengths of an Ajman mainland licence are among the most affordable mainland licences in the UAE and Fast 2 to 3 day approvals, which is why local service businesses gravitate here.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Pricing for a foreign company branch in Ajman depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. Use the table below to compare packages for a foreign company branch in Ajman; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
2 Visa Package
2 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 25,750
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 2 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
3 Visa Package
3 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 31,600
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 3 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Additional visaAED 2,750
Annual renewalAED 7,700
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-28.
Business activities
Explore business activities in Ajman
Ajman licenses trading, service, professional and industrial activities. Search every activity we license across the UAE and see where it is available and what it costs.
Required documents
Documents required
For a foreign company branch in Ajman the registrar asks for the following supporting documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- Attested parent-company documents for corporate shareholders
- External approvals where the activity requires them, for example from the health authority, RERA or the municipality
- Passport photographs on a white background
- Passport copies of all shareholders and the manager
- An attested degree for professional activities such as engineering or healthcare
- A tenancy contract for an office or shop registered with the emirate's system (Ejari in Dubai)
For companies
- Certificate of incorporation (attested)
- Memorandum & articles of association
- Board resolution approving the UAE company
- Passport copies of shareholders & directors
- Company profile / business plan
Our process
How Ajman works with GoldenKey
- 1
Activity and legal form
GoldenKey maps your business to the right Ajman Department of Economic Development (Ajman DED) activity codes and recommends the legal form that fits ownership and liability needs. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to a foreign company branch in Ajman.
- 2
Trade name and initial approval
Your trade name is reserved and initial approval secured from the Ajman Department of Economic Development (Ajman DED), together with any external approvals the activity requires.
- 3
Office, MOA and submission
You sign the memorandum of association before the notary or online, we register your tenancy contract and submit the full file. For a foreign company branch in Ajman this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
- 4
Licence, Chamber and immigration
Your Ajman mainland licence is issued, Chamber membership is activated and we open the establishment and labour files so visas can begin.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about Ajman. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsHow long does Ajman mainland company formation take?
To be clear, with documents and a tenancy contract ready, the Ajman Department of Economic Development (Ajman DED) typically issues the licence within 3 working days. External approvals for regulated activities add time.
How much office space do I need for a Ajman mainland licence?
The Ajman Department of Economic Development (Ajman DED) requires a registered tenancy for most licences. A small office or a desk in a business centre is enough for a few visas, and the visa quota increases with the floor area.
Can a Ajman mainland company trade in other emirates?
It can. A mainland licence is valid across the UAE, and you can open branches in other emirates by registering with their economic departments.
Are Ajman mainland companies subject to corporate tax?
It can. Mainland companies pay 9% corporate tax on profits above AED 375,000 and must register with the FTA, which GoldenKey handles as part of your setup.
Can I convert my free zone company to a Ajman mainland company?
To be clear, you cannot convert directly, but you can open a mainland branch of your free zone company or set up a new mainland LLC and transfer the business. GoldenKey advises on the most tax-efficient route.
Get a free quote
Ready to start your business in Ajman?
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 a foreign company branch in Ajman.
Good to know
More about Ajman
Why the UAE
In practice, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies a foreign company branch in Ajman for international company owners. The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, and that is why so many entrepreneurs choose it as a base for a foreign company branch in Ajman.
Why GoldenKey
Most of our Ajman clients come to us through referrals from other business owners, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. From day one, we will tell you plainly if Ajman is not the right choice for your plan and point you to a better option, even when that option costs less. GoldenKey builds its own CRM and client portal, so you can see the status of your Ajman application, download your papers and pay invoices from your phone.
