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Ajman Free Zone company setup, license cost, visas, and benefits

Affordable northern Emirates free zone for trading, light industry, e-commerce, and SMEs. Ajman Free Zone is one of the UAE's long-established free zones, offering cost-effective licenses, office solutions, warehouses, and access to Ajman Port. It suits entrepreneurs and SMEs that want lower operating costs with practical trade access.

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Ajman Free Zone free zone overview

Ajman Free Zone is one of the UAE's long-established free zones, offering cost-effective licenses, office solutions, warehouses, and access to Ajman Port. It suits entrepreneurs and SMEs that want lower operating costs with practical trade access.

Official authority details

AuthorityAjman Free Zone Authority
CountryUnited Arab Emirates
LocationAjman
Official websitewww.afz.ae/

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Ajman

Nearby access: Ajman Port, Sharjah International Airport, Dubai northern corridor

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Industries supported

  • Trading
  • E-commerce
  • Light manufacturing
  • Services
  • Food
  • Logistics

Business activities

  • Import-export
  • Consultancy
  • E-commerce
  • Light manufacturing
  • Storage
  • General trading

License types

  • Trading
  • Service
  • Industrial
  • E-commerce
  • Freelance

Visa eligibility

Depends on package and facility

Office solutions

Smart offices, executive offices, flexi desks

Warehousing options

Warehouses and industrial units available

Company setup process

  1. Initial consultation and activity mapping
  2. Authority pre-approval and trade name reservation
  3. Document submission and KYC review
  4. License issuance and facility agreement
  5. Establishment card, visas, banking, and tax registrations

Required documents

  • Passport copy for each shareholder and manager
  • Passport-size photo and contact details
  • Proposed trade name and business activity list
  • Proof of address or residence visa page where applicable
  • Corporate documents for company shareholders
  • Business plan for regulated, industrial, logistics, or financial activities

Setup timelines

2 to 10 working days is a practical planning range. Regulated, industrial, financial, or customs-heavy activities can take longer.

Approximate pricing

AED 8,000 to AED 35,000+ typical starting range. Pricing changes by license duration, visas, facility, activity approvals, establishment card, immigration, medical, Emirates ID or local equivalents, and authority promotions.

Advantages

  • Competitive costs
  • Port access
  • Warehouse options
  • Established authority
  • Offshore option available

Disadvantages

  • Less prestigious than Dubai premium zones
  • Some activities may need extra approvals
  • Banking may require stronger documentation

Nearby airports and ports

Ajman Port, Sharjah International Airport, Dubai northern corridor

Contact information

For direct authority information, visit Ajman Free Zone official website. For advisory, call +919349511444 or use WhatsApp.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Most standard applications take a few working days to several weeks depending on the authority, activity approvals, documents, and facility type.

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