WhatsApp quoteOn the ground, since the 2021 ownership reforms, most Ajman mainland activities allow 100% foreign ownership, which removed the biggest objection company owners used to have. Crucially, choosing Ajman mainland gives you a licence that landlords, government departments and large corporate clients recognise without a second thought. In short, the most common businesses Swiss nationals open through GoldenKey are in wealth management, commodities, watches and luxury and pharmaceuticals, although Ajman supports almost any activity. Switzerland is one of the UAE's largest trading partners by value thanks to gold and precious-metal flows through DMCC, which gives Swiss entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Ajman licence is released.
Why Ajman
An Ajman mainland company can apply for an unlimited visa quota in proportion to its office space, which free zone packages cannot match. Just as important, government and semi-government tenders in Ajman require a mainland licence and Chamber of Commerce membership, both of which GoldenKey arranges. In short, many Swiss founders run Ajman companies alongside an existing business in Switzerland, using the UAE entity for international invoicing and regional sales.
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
As a rule, 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. For Ajman mainland company formation for Swiss nationals, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
You sign the memorandum of association before the notary or online, we register your tenancy contract and submit the full file.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
As we tell every client, with the licence in hand we register with the Chamber of Commerce and open the immigration and MOHRE files for your visas. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to Ajman mainland company formation for Swiss nationals.
Documents required
The document list for Ajman mainland company formation for Swiss nationals is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- Passport copies of all shareholders and the manager
- Attested parent-company documents for corporate shareholders
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- 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
- Passport photographs on a white background
Pricing
On the ground, use the table below to compare packages for Ajman mainland company formation for Swiss nationals; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. All prices for Ajman mainland company formation for Swiss nationals 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 2026-10-06.
Why the UAE
Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes Ajman mainland company formation for Swiss nationals a route to relocation as well as a business decision. Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so Ajman mainland company formation for Swiss nationals no longer requires a local partner.
Why GoldenKey
We speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for Ajman mainland company formation for Swiss nationals. On the ground, every Ajman package we quote already includes the licence, registration, the establishment card where applicable and our full assistance, with no hidden add-ons at the end. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for Ajman mainland company formation for Swiss nationals happen the same day they are ready.
In practice, if you would like a written quotation for Ajman mainland company formation for Swiss nationals, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Ajman mainland company formation take?
In short, with paperwork 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 I convert my free zone company to a Ajman mainland company?
Importantly, 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.
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.
Can a Swiss citizen own 100% of a company in Ajman?
Yes. Swiss nationals can own the full share capital of a Ajman company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Is there a double taxation agreement between Switzerland and the UAE?
Absolutely. The UAE and Switzerland have a double taxation agreement, and a UAE tax residency certificate lets you claim treaty relief on qualifying income. GoldenKey can obtain the certificate once your company is established.
