WhatsApp quoteSince the 2021 ownership reforms, most Ajman mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection founders used to have. Choosing Ajman mainland gives you a licence that landlords, government departments and large corporate clients recognise without a second thought. Typical examples of this activity include SaaS platform, mobile app studio, IT outsourcing and cybersecurity consulting, which can typically sit together on one Ajman licence. GoldenKey has licensed IT and software company businesses for clients in Ajman and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later.
Why Ajman
To be clear, many Dubai-based staff live in Ajman for its lower housing costs. 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, and that is why local service businesses gravitate here. GoldenKey has licensed it & software in Ajman for clients ranging from solo founders to groups opening a regional branch, so we know which sub-activities to list.
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.
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 it & software on Ajman mainland.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
As a rule, 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
Your Ajman mainland licence is granted, Chamber membership is activated and we open the establishment and labour files so visas can begin. If the authority raises a query on it & software on Ajman mainland at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Documents required
For it & software on Ajman mainland the issuing authority asks for the following papers, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- Passport copies of all shareholders and the manager
- An attested degree for professional activities such as engineering or healthcare
- Passport photographs on a white background
- The existing visa copy and NOC if a shareholder is on another UAE visa
- A tenancy contract for an office or shop registered with the emirate's system (Ejari in Dubai)
- Attested parent-company supporting documents for corporate shareholders
Pricing
Use the table below to compare packages for it & software on Ajman mainland; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. All prices for it & software on Ajman mainland are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
- 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
As we tell every client, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes it & software on Ajman mainland a route to relocation as well as a business decision. English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies it & software on Ajman mainland for international business owners.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped entrepreneurs from more than 60 countries with it & software 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 it & software on Ajman mainland happen the same day they are ready. We speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for it & software on Ajman mainland.
In our experience, 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 it & software on Ajman mainland.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Ajman mainland company formation take?
On the ground, 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.
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?
Absolutely. 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.
Which licence type covers it & software?
IT & Software is classified as a professional activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
Is it & software allowed in Ajman?
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