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
Business Consulting on Ajman Mainland
Management, strategy, HR, marketing or operations consulting for corporate clients
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
Since the 2021 ownership reforms, most Ajman mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection company owners used to have. Mainland company formation in Ajman is the right choice when your customers are inside the UAE, when you need a shop, clinic or contracting classification, or when visa quota matters. Business Consulting in Ajman means management, strategy, HR, marketing or operations consulting for corporate clients, and it is licensed as a professional activity. Typical examples of this activity include management consultancy, HR consultancy, marketing consultancy and project management, which can usually sit together on one Ajman licence.
Popular districts for an Ajman mainland office include Al Rashidiya, Al Nuaimiya, Al Jurf, Al Rawda and Al Mowaihat, each with different rent levels and customer footfall. An Ajman mainland company can apply for an unlimited visa quota in proportion to its office space, which free zone packages cannot match. For business consulting, Ajman offers the office options such a business actually needs and a visa quota that can grow with the team.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
The figures below for business consulting on Ajman mainland are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Use the table below to compare packages for business consulting on Ajman mainland; 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
Gather these supporting documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of business consulting on Ajman mainland.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- External approvals where the activity requires them, for example from the health authority, RERA or the municipality
- A tenancy contract for an office or shop registered with the emirate's system (Ejari in Dubai)
- Passport photographs on a white background
- Passport copies of all shareholders and the manager
- Degree or experience evidence may be requested for some sub-activities
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
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
In practice, we pick the precise activity codes from the Ajman Department of Economic Development (Ajman DED) list and settle on the legal form — normally a LLC, or a sole establishment for individual professionals. Nothing is submitted for business consulting on Ajman mainland until you have reviewed and approved it.
- 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
Just as important, you sign the memorandum of association before the notary or online, we register your tenancy contract and submit the full file. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to business consulting on Ajman mainland.
- 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?
For most clients, with documents and a tenancy contract ready, the Ajman Department of Economic Development (Ajman DED) typically issues the licence within 3 working days (Monday to Friday). External approvals for regulated activities add time.
Do I still need an Emirati partner for a Ajman mainland company?
In our experience, 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.
Can a Ajman mainland company trade in other emirates?
Yes. A mainland licence is valid across the UAE, and you can open branches in other emirates by registering with their economic departments.
What approvals does business consulting need?
None for general management consulting; financial, legal and engineering advice have separate rules. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
Is business consulting allowed in Ajman?
Yes. Business Consulting is an available activity in {ent}, and GoldenKey lists the exact sub-activities on your licence. None for general management consulting; financial, legal and engineering advice have separate rules.
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Just as important, prefer to visit? Our Ajman office welcomes walk-ins during working hours, and we can also meet you in Dubai or Sharjah by appointment to discuss business consulting on Ajman mainland.
Good to know
More about Ajman
Why the UAE
The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many founders choose it as a base for business consulting on Ajman mainland. From day one, the UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for business consulting on Ajman mainland.
Why GoldenKey
Our quotations for business consulting on Ajman mainland list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped company owners from more than 60 countries with business consulting on Ajman mainland, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. From day one, if a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your Ajman file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the application sit.
