WhatsApp quoteChoosing Ajman mainland gives you a licence that landlords, government departments and large corporate clients recognise without a second thought. An Ajman mainland licence, granted 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. GoldenKey has licensed general trading company businesses for clients in Ajman and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later. General Trading in Ajman means import, export, re-export and wholesale of a broad range of goods under one licence, and it is licensed as a commercial activity.
Why Ajman
Importantly, 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. Ajman DED's Smart Business licence can be granted without a physical office for certain activities. As a rule, for general trading, 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
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 reserves your trade name and obtains initial approval from the Ajman Department of Economic Development (Ajman DED), including any external approvals your activity needs. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for general trading on Ajman mainland.
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).
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
In practice, your Ajman mainland licence is issued, Chamber membership is activated and we open the establishment and labour files so visas can begin. Your portal shows the status of this step for general trading on Ajman mainland in real time.
Documents required
For general trading on Ajman mainland the authority asks for the following supporting documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- External approvals where the activity requires them, for example from the health authority, RERA or the municipality
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- An attested degree for professional activities such as engineering or healthcare
- Attested parent-company documents for corporate shareholders
- A tenancy contract for an office or shop registered with the emirate's system (Ejari in Dubai)
- The existing visa copy and NOC if a shareholder is on another UAE visa
Pricing
The figures below for general trading on Ajman mainland are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Put simply, pricing for general trading on Ajman mainland 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
As we tell every client, banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of general trading on Ajman mainland predictable. To be clear, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from general trading on Ajman mainland can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
From day one, after your Ajman licence is issued, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with general trading on Ajman mainland, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for general trading on Ajman mainland happen the same day they are ready.
On the ground, message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for general trading on Ajman mainland, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Ajman mainland company formation take?
With paperwork and a tenancy contract ready, the Ajman Department of Economic Development (Ajman DED) in most cases issues the licence within 3 working days. External approvals for regulated activities add time.
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.
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.
Which licence type covers general trading?
In short, general Trading is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
Is general trading allowed in Ajman?
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