WhatsApp quoteMainland 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. Since the 2021 ownership reforms, most Ajman mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection founders used to have. Just as important, payments between France and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, euro (EUR) transfers settle quickly and UAE banks are familiar with French business profiles. French brands and groups have a major footprint in the UAE, from Louvre Abu Dhabi to the Sorbonne campus, which gives French entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Ajman licence is issued.
Why Ajman
In practice, government and semi-government tenders in Ajman require a mainland licence and Chamber of Commerce membership, both of which GoldenKey arranges. An Ajman mainland company can apply for an unlimited visa quota in proportion to its office space, which free zone packages cannot match. GoldenKey has prepared Ajman files for French customers in luxury retail, hospitality, aviation and energy, which means we know which France papers need attestation and which can be submitted as plain copies.
How Ajman works with GoldenKey
Step 1Activity and legal form
Put simply, 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.
Step 2Trade name and initial approval
GoldenKey files the name reservation and initial-approval request with the Ajman Department of Economic Development (Ajman DED) and obtains sector approvals where needed. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for Ajman mainland company formation for French nationals.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
Importantly, after the MOA is signed and the office tenancy registered, GoldenKey lodges the full application with the Ajman Department of Economic Development (Ajman DED).
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
With the licence in hand we register with the Chamber of Commerce and open the immigration and MOHRE files for your visas. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for Ajman mainland company formation for French nationals.
Documents required
In practice, gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of Ajman mainland company formation for French nationals.
- Passport copies of all shareholders and the manager
- A tenancy contract for an office or shop registered with the emirate's system (Ejari in Dubai)
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- Passport photographs on a white background
- The existing visa copy and NOC if a shareholder is on another UAE visa
- Attested parent-company papers for corporate shareholders
Pricing
Crucially, all prices for Ajman mainland company formation for French nationals are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. Pricing for Ajman mainland company formation for French nationals depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
- 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 2026-10-06.
Why the UAE
There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from Ajman mainland company formation for French nationals can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. For most clients, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes Ajman mainland company formation for French nationals a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
You deal with one named case manager from the first call until your Ajman licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally. Importantly, because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which supporting documents each of them will ask for on an Ajman file. Our quotations for Ajman mainland company formation for French nationals list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before a single dirham changes hands anything.
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 Ajman mainland company formation for French nationals.
Frequently asked questions
Do I still need an Emirati partner for a Ajman mainland company?
Crucially, 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, 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?
Yes — 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.
Do French nationals need a UAE visa before applying for Ajman?
No. You can apply for the licence from France with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is completed afterwards.
Can a French citizen own 100% of a company in Ajman?
Yes. French nationals can own the full share capital of a Ajman company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
