WhatsApp quoteAjman 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. From day one, choosing Ajman mainland gives you a licence that landlords, government departments and large corporate clients recognise without a second thought. In practice, typical examples of this activity include inbound tour operator, outbound travel agency, visa and ticketing and destination management, which can as a rule sit together on one Ajman licence. GoldenKey has licensed travel agency businesses for customers in Ajman and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later.
Why Ajman
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, which is why local service businesses gravitate here. Ajman mainland licences are released by the Ajman Department of Economic Development (Ajman DED), which currently processes most standard files in around 3 working days. For travel & tourism agency, 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
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. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for travel & tourism agency on Ajman mainland.
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.
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). If the authority raises a query on travel & tourism agency on Ajman mainland at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
Your Ajman mainland licence is issued, Chamber membership is activated and we open the establishment and labour files so visas can begin.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for travel & tourism agency on Ajman mainland; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- Attested parent-company documents for corporate shareholders
- Tourism department approval
- 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
- The existing visa copy and NOC if a shareholder is on another UAE visa
Pricing
Use the table below to compare packages for travel & tourism agency on Ajman mainland; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. From day one, the figures below for travel & tourism agency on Ajman mainland are updated by GoldenKey whenever the issuing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
- 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 2026-10-07.
Why the UAE
The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many founders choose it as a base for travel & tourism agency on Ajman mainland. In our experience, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from travel & tourism agency on Ajman mainland can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped business owners from more than 60 countries with travel & tourism agency on Ajman mainland, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. We speak the languages our customers speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for travel & tourism agency on Ajman mainland. Importantly, most of our Ajman clients come to us through referrals from other founders, and for that reason we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing.
If you would like a written quotation for travel & tourism agency on Ajman mainland, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
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.
Can 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?
On the ground, 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 approvals does travel & tourism agency need?
As we tell every client, dET (Dubai), DCT (Abu Dhabi) or local tourism authority; IATA for ticketing. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
Can I combine travel & tourism agency with other activities?
To be clear, in most cases yes. Related activities can share one licence, while unrelated ones may need a general trading licence or a second licence.
