Free zone overview
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
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
- Activity mapping and free zone confirmation
- Trade name and license application
- KYC and document submission
- Facility agreement
- License issuance
- 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.