WhatsApp quoteCrucially, choosing Ajman mainland gives you a licence that landlords, government departments and large corporate clients recognise without a second thought. A mainland company in Ajman can hold a mainland office, hire staff under MOHRE contracts and register with the Chamber of Commerce for tenders. In short, for Turkish founders, the UAE is around 4.5 hours from Istanbul from Ankara, the UAE is 1 hour ahead of Türkiye, and English is the working language; Turkish-speaking advisers are available. Turkish construction groups, food brands and textile exporters are major players in the UAE market, which gives Turkish entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Ajman licence is issued.
Why Ajman
In short, businesses that benefit most from Ajman mainland licensing include retail, restaurants, cleaning services, car rental and trading, because they serve customers on site across the emirate. Ajman mainland licences are granted by the Ajman Department of Economic Development (Ajman DED), which currently processes most standard files in around 3 working days. GoldenKey has prepared Ajman files for Turkish customers in construction, textiles and garments, food and beverage and furniture, which means we know which Türkiye supporting documents need attestation and which can be submitted as plain copies.
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. For Ajman mainland company formation for Turkish nationals this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
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.
Step 3Office, MOA and submission
After the MOA is signed and the office tenancy registered, GoldenKey lodges the full application with the Ajman Department of Economic Development (Ajman DED). For Ajman mainland company formation for Turkish nationals this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Step 4Licence, Chamber and immigration
With the licence in hand we register with the Chamber of Commerce and open the immigration and MOHRE files for your visas.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for Ajman mainland company formation for Turkish nationals; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- A bank statement from your Türkiye bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- A police clearance certificate from Türkiye if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- A tenancy contract for an office or shop registered with the emirate's system (Ejari in Dubai)
- Passport photographs on a white background
- An attested degree for professional activities such as engineering or healthcare
Pricing
The figures below for Ajman mainland company formation for Turkish nationals are updated by GoldenKey whenever the issuing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Use the table below to compare packages for Ajman mainland company formation for Turkish nationals; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
- 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 a rule, banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of Ajman mainland company formation for Turkish nationals predictable. Crucially, the dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for Ajman mainland company formation for Turkish nationals and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
Crucially, our quotations for Ajman mainland company formation for Turkish nationals list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. GoldenKey's consultants have handled Ajman mainland company formation for Turkish nationals for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with Ajman mainland company formation for Turkish nationals, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
Book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for Ajman mainland company formation for Turkish nationals in a single conversation.
Frequently asked questions
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 I convert my free zone company to a Ajman mainland company?
In our experience, 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 Turkish citizen own 100% of a company in Ajman?
Yes — Turkish nationals can own the full share capital of a Ajman company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Turkish nationals need a UAE visa before applying for Ajman?
No, it does not. You can apply for the licence from Türkiye with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is processed afterwards.
