WhatsApp quoteFrom day one, if you need a clean, low-cost vehicle to hold investments or invoice overseas customers, Ajman Offshore is one of the most practical options in the UAE. Ajman Offshore structures are popular with investors who want a UAE-registered holding company for property, intellectual property or an international trading business. Import & Export in Ajman Offshore means importing goods into the UAE and exporting or re-exporting them to regional and global markets, and it is licensed as a commercial activity. In practice, free zone traders can import duty-free into the zone and re-export without paying UAE customs duty, so Jebel Ali and Sharjah zones dominate this activity. Selling into the UAE mainland triggers 5% duty.
Why Ajman Offshore
The registered agent requirement means GoldenKey keeps the company's register, files renewals and handles correspondence with the registry. Annual renewal is a simple agent filing with no audit requirement in most cases. Ajman Offshore is a sensible home for import & export because importing goods into the UAE and exporting or re-exporting them to regional and global markets is a well-understood activity there and the approvals are routine.
Documents required
As a rule, for import & export through an Ajman Offshore company the registrar asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- A brief description of the intended activities and source of funds
- Attested corporate papers if a company will be the shareholder
- Proof of residential address dated within the last three months
- A CV or professional profile for each shareholder
- A bank reference letter or recent bank statement
- Passport copies for each shareholder and director
Pricing
Pricing for import & export through an Ajman Offshore company depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. The figures below for import & export through an Ajman Offshore company are updated by GoldenKey whenever the licensing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
- Trade licence & registration
- Upgrade to visas anytime
- GoldenKey full assistance
| Annual renewal | AED 6,000 |
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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
There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from import & export through an Ajman Offshore company can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. Banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of import & export through an Ajman Offshore company predictable.
Why GoldenKey
We speak the languages our customers speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for import & export through an Ajman Offshore company. GoldenKey's consultants have handled import & export through an Ajman Offshore company for traders, consultants, tech business owners and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. In practice, you deal with one named consultant from the first call until your Ajman Offshore licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally.
Crucially, tell us about your plans for import & export through an Ajman Offshore company and GoldenKey will come back to you shortly with a clear price, a document checklist and a realistic timeline.
Frequently asked questions
How quickly can an Ajman Offshore company be set up?
With complete documents, incorporation usually takes 3 working days (Monday to Friday).
Can I open a UAE bank account for an Ajman Offshore company?
Yes, several UAE banks accept Ajman Offshore companies, subject to their compliance review. A clear business purpose and source-of-funds documentation make approval more likely.
Is there an audit or tax filing for an Ajman Offshore company?
Most Ajman Offshore companies have no audit requirement, but corporate tax registration and economic substance rules may apply depending on activities. GoldenKey reviews this at incorporation.
What approvals does import & export need?
Day to day, customs code; product-specific approvals for food, cosmetics, medical and telecom goods. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
Can I combine import & export with other activities?
In most cases yes. Related activities can share one licence, while unrelated ones may need a general trading licence or a second licence.
