1 Visa Package
1 residence visa · 1-year licence
AED 9,900
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 1 visa eligibility
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
MAINLAND · AJMAN
Legal Consultancy on Ajman Mainland
Advising on contracts, corporate structuring and compliance as a legal consultant (not court advocacy)
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
In practice, since the 2021 ownership reforms, most Ajman mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection founders used to have. Ajman is GoldenKey's home emirate — one of the most affordable mainland licences in the northern UAE, and GoldenKey registers mainland companies there with the economic department week in, week out. GoldenKey has licensed legal consultancy businesses for customers in Ajman and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later. Legal Consultancy in Ajman means advising on contracts, corporate structuring and compliance as a legal consultant (not court advocacy), and it is licensed as a professional activity.
Ajman is the smallest emirate by area but one of the fastest-growing by population. 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 is a sensible home for legal consultancy because advising on contracts, corporate structuring and compliance as a legal consultant (not court advocacy) is a well-understood activity there and the approvals are routine.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Use the table below to compare packages for legal consultancy on Ajman mainland; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. Crucially, the figures below for legal consultancy on Ajman mainland are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
2 Visa Package
2 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 13,750
- 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 17,600
- 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 2026-10-27.
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 documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of legal consultancy on Ajman mainland.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- Attested parent-company papers for corporate shareholders
- A tenancy contract for an office or shop registered with the emirate's system (Ejari in Dubai)
- An attested degree for professional activities such as engineering or healthcare
- External approvals where the activity requires them, for example from the health authority, RERA or the municipality
- Passport photographs on a white background
- The existing visa copy and NOC if a shareholder is on another UAE visaif applicable
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
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. We keep a written record of this step so your file for legal consultancy on Ajman mainland is audit-ready.
- 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
To be clear, 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 legal consultancy on Ajman mainland this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
- 4
Licence, Chamber and immigration
To be clear, the Ajman mainland licence is released, Chamber membership activated, and we open the establishment and labour files so visa processing can start.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about Ajman. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsCan 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.
How much office space do I need for a Ajman mainland licence?
The Ajman Department of Economic Development (Ajman DED) requires a registered tenancy for most licences. A small office or a desk in a business centre is enough for a few visas, and the visa quota increases with the floor area.
What is the difference between Ajman mainland and a free zone?
Mainland companies can trade directly with any UAE customer and take government contracts; free zone companies have lower costs and customs benefits but trade with the mainland through distributors. GoldenKey compares both for your specific activity.
Is legal consultancy allowed in Ajman?
Yes, it can. Legal Consultancy is an available activity in {ent}, and GoldenKey lists the exact sub-activities on your licence. Legal Affairs Department (Dubai) or Ministry of Justice.
What approvals does legal consultancy need?
Legal Affairs Department (Dubai) or Ministry of Justice. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
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Good to know
More about Ajman
Why the UAE
English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies legal consultancy on Ajman mainland for international entrepreneurs. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from legal consultancy on Ajman mainland can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
For most clients, most of our Ajman customers come to us through referrals from other entrepreneurs, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. Just as important, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for legal consultancy on Ajman mainland happen the same day they are ready. Day to day, our quotations for legal consultancy on Ajman mainland list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
