WhatsApp quoteAn Ajman mainland licence, issued 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 founders used to have. GoldenKey has licensed contracting company businesses for clients in Ajman and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later. Day to day, typical examples of this activity include building contractor, MEP contractor, fit-out contractor and landscaping, which can usually sit together on one Ajman licence.
Why Ajman
As we tell every client, government and semi-government tenders in Ajman require a mainland licence and Chamber of Commerce membership, both of which GoldenKey arranges. Just as important, 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. For construction & contracting, Ajman offers the office options such a business actually needs and a visa quota that can grow with the team.
How Ajman works with GoldenKey
Step 1Activity 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. For construction & contracting on Ajman mainland this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Step 2Trade name and initial approval
Crucially, 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.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
The memorandum of association is signed (online or before the notary), your tenancy is registered and the complete file is submitted to the Ajman Department of Economic Development (Ajman DED). For construction & contracting on Ajman mainland, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
The Ajman mainland licence is released, Chamber membership activated, and we open the establishment and labour files so visa processing can start.
Documents required
The document list for construction & contracting on Ajman mainland is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- 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
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- An attested degree for professional activities such as engineering or healthcare
- The existing visa copy and NOC if a shareholder is on another UAE visa
Pricing
As a rule, pricing for construction & contracting on Ajman mainland depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. The figures below for construction & contracting on Ajman mainland are updated by GoldenKey whenever the licensing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
- 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 2,500 |
|---|---|
| Annual renewal | AED 7,000 |
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-05.
Why the UAE
The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, and that is why so many company owners choose it as a base for construction & contracting on Ajman mainland. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from construction & contracting on Ajman mainland can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
Day to day, every Ajman package we quote already includes the licence, registration, the establishment card where applicable and our full assistance, with no hidden add-ons at the end. From day one, most of our Ajman customers come to us through referrals from other founders, so we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped business owners from more than 60 countries with construction & contracting on Ajman mainland, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
Tell us about your plans for construction & contracting on Ajman mainland and GoldenKey will come back to you shortly with a clear price, a document checklist and a realistic timeline.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Ajman mainland company formation take?
Just as important, with documents and a tenancy contract ready, the Ajman Department of Economic Development (Ajman DED) normally issues the licence within 3 working days. External approvals for regulated activities add time.
Can I convert my free zone company to a Ajman mainland company?
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.
Do I still need an Emirati partner for a Ajman mainland company?
In short, for most commercial and industrial activities, no. Since 2021 foreign nationals can own 100% of a Ajman mainland LLC. A short list of strategic activities still requires Emirati participation, and GoldenKey checks your activity before you commit.
What approvals does construction & contracting need?
Day to day, municipality contractor classification; civil defence for MEP work. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
Which licence type covers construction & contracting?
Construction & Contracting is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
