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

Affordable northern Emirates free zone for trading, light industry, and SMEs. Ajman Free Zone is a GCC business setup option used by investors comparing location, licensing, visas, office substance, banking, and tax treatment. It is most relevant for trading, e-commerce, light manufacturing, services activities.

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Ajman Free Zone is a GCC business setup option used by investors comparing location, licensing, visas, office substance, banking, and tax treatment. It is most relevant for trading, e-commerce, light manufacturing, services activities.

Official authority details

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

Location map

Ajman Free Zone GCC location map

Nearby access: Ajman airports, ports, highways, and business districts depending on facility selection

Industries supported

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

Business activities

  • Import-export
  • Consultancy
  • Trading
  • E-commerce
  • Professional services
  • Regional distribution
  • Trading
  • E-commerce
  • Light manufacturing

License types

  • Commercial
  • Service
  • Industrial
  • E-commerce
  • Professional

Visa eligibility

Depends on package and facility

Office solutions

Smart offices, executive offices, and flexi desks

Warehousing options

Warehouses and industrial units available

Company setup process

  1. Activity mapping and free zone confirmation
  2. Trade name and license application
  3. KYC and document submission
  4. Facility agreement
  5. License issuance
  6. Visa, tax, banking, and accounting activation

Required documents

  • Passport copy
  • Passport-size photo
  • Proposed trade name
  • Shareholder KYC
  • Corporate documents for company shareholders
  • Business plan for regulated or industrial activities

Setup timelines

2 to 10 working days is an indicative planning range. Regulated or facility-heavy applications can take longer.

Approximate pricing

AED 8,000 to AED 35,000+. Confirm live authority fees before filing.

Advantages

  • Foreign ownership options
  • Sector-focused authority support
  • Investor and employee visa routes
  • Regional trade access
  • Structured licensing process

Disadvantages

  • Fees and approvals change regularly
  • Banking requires strong KYC and business evidence
  • Some activities require extra authority or regulator approval

Nearby airports and ports

Ajman airports, ports, highways, and business districts depending on facility selection

Contact information

Use the official authority link for direct authority information, or send a WhatsApp inquiry for advisory shortlisting.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Ajman Free Zone setup typically takes 2 to 10 working days, depending on documents, approvals, activity, and facility.

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