Ajman Free Zone Company Formation
Ajman Free Zone offers low cost licences close to Ajman Port and the Dubai border, with up to five activities on one licence.
- AjmanLocation
- AED 5,499Packages from
- Up to 5 per licenceActivities
- Up to 5Shareholders
About Ajman Free Zone
Ajman Free Zone, set up in 1988, is one of the older free zones in the UAE. It sits next to Ajman Port and is a short drive from Dubai and Sharjah, which makes it practical for trading and light industry.
It is known for affordable packages that include a business licence, flexi desk and visa options, and for allowing several activities and shareholders on one licence.
Authority
Ajman Free Zone Authority
Best suited to
Budget conscious start ups; Trading and e-commerce; Light industry near a port.
Benefits of Ajman Free Zone
Low cost
Packages from AED 5,499.
5 activities
Combine up to five activities.
5 shareholders
Room for partners.
Port access
Next to Ajman Port.
Ownership
100% foreign.
Visa options
Packages with visas included.
Licence types available
Commercial licence
Trading.
General trading licence
Wide trading.
Industrial licence
Manufacturing.
Service licence
Services.
E-commerce licence
Online trading.
Freelance permit
Individuals.
Legal forms, visas and office
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Legal forms | Free Zone Establishment (FZE), Free Zone Company (FZC), Branch |
| Visa allocation | Packages with 0 or 1 visa; more with larger facilities. |
| Office | Flexi desk, offices and warehouses. |
How setup works
Activity and package
We match your activities to the zone’s list and choose a package and visa count.
Name and application
Trade name reserved and application filed with shareholder documents.
Licence issue
Initial approval, signing of incorporation documents and licence issued.
Establishment card and visas
Immigration card, entry permits, medicals and Emirates ID.
Bank, VAT and corporate tax
Bank account support, corporate tax registration and VAT where needed.
Documents required
- Passport copies of all shareholders and managers (valid for at least 6 months)
- Passport size photographs on a white background
- Visa or entry stamp copy for UAE residents, or a visit visa page
- Proof of residential address (utility bill or bank statement)
- Short business plan or activity description (some zones)
- For corporate shareholders: certificate of incorporation, memorandum and articles, board resolution and good standing, attested
Ajman Free Zone packages
Starter, 0 visa
AED 5,499 indicative
- Business consultation
- 100% foreign ownership
- Business licence
- Up to 5 business activities on one licence
- Up to 5 shareholders
- Free consultation session
Growth, 1 visa
AED 11,999 indicative
- Business consultation
- 1 visa allocation, all visa costs included
- Emirates ID and medical fees included
- 100% foreign ownership
- Co working space with lease agreement
- 1 free tax and VAT consultation
Premium, 1 visa
AED 12,999 indicative
- Business consultation
- 1 visa, all visa costs included
- Business licence
- Up to 5 business activities
- Emirates ID and medical fees included
- 1 free tax and VAT consultation
Indicative Balance Brite package prices. Government fees change during the year, so we confirm everything in a written quote before you pay. Prices exclude 5% VAT where it applies.
Tax after setup
Free zone companies must register for corporate tax and file a return every year. If the company meets the Qualifying Free Zone Person conditions (adequate substance in the zone, qualifying income, audited accounts, transfer pricing compliance and non qualifying revenue below 5% of total revenue or AED 5 million, whichever is lower) it pays 0% on qualifying income and 9% on the rest. VAT applies as normal unless the zone is a designated zone for goods. Corporate tax registration and VAT registration can be added to any package.
Ajman Free Zone questions
How much is Ajman Free Zone setup?
Our packages start at AED 5,499 without a visa, and AED 11,999 or AED 12,999 with one visa.
How many activities can I have?
Up to five on one licence.
Can a free zone company trade with mainland customers?
It can sell to mainland customers through a distributor or agent, or by registering a branch or obtaining a mainland permit where available. Services to mainland clients are possible in many cases. Rules differ by zone and activity.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up?
Many free zones allow remote setup. You will need to be in the UAE for the visa medical and Emirates ID biometrics.
Speak to our setup manager about Ajman Free Zone
Hassam Abbasi manages company setup at Balance Brite. Share your activity, the visas you need and where your customers are, and he will recommend a jurisdiction and give you a written quote.