
Ajman Free Zone (AFZ)
Ajman Free Zone (AFZ) was established in 1988, leading to massive industrial development in Ajman by attracting a great number of companies to benefit from the investment privileges, thereby strengthening industry and trade and the financial sector in the UAE.
AFZ Ajman Free Zone provides competitive privileges and facilities allowing companies to get a considerable return on their investment. AFZ continues to develop its infrastructure, spending millions of Dirhams along its free zone area of more than one million square meters.
8 Simple steps to start a Company
Free Zone
S T E P 1

Choose your business activity
S T E P 2

Speak to our team of Business Setup Experts and understand the best jurisdiction for your business
S T E P 3

Select a company name
S T E P 4

Complete the company onboarding forms
S T E P 5

Receive your trade license
S T E P 6

Open your company bank account
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S T E P 7

Apply for your company immigration card
S T E P 8

Apply for your Visas
Business Activities
Ajman Free Zone offers 4 main types of licenses while setting up a company:
Commercial trading license
Allows the client to import, export and distribute goods specified in the license. The different types of license categories offered here are:
• 1 Trading Activity
• 2 Trading Activity
• 3 Trading Activity
General trading license
Allows the client to import, export and distribute unlimited goods and products
Service license
Allows the client to carry out service activities; such as:
• IT Consultancy
• Marketing Management
• Advertising Researches & Consultancies
• Web design Consultancy
• Management Consultancy
E-Commerce license
This type of license is issued by the Ajman Free Zone Authority to do business in electronic trading activities & provide technical and marketing support to Investors
Support Services
Our flexible support services help clients in choosing the best for their business requirements & contribute strongly to their day to day operations.
Timeline
1 Day
Initial Approval & Trade name approval
2 Days
License Issuance
3-4 Days
Security Approval
3-4 Days
Establishment Card
1 Day
E-Channel Registration
3-4 Days
Entry Permit Issuance
1 Day
In Country Status Change
1 Day
Medical Examination & Emirates ID registration
2-3 Days
Residence Visa Stamping on Passport
*The above timelines are subject to change by the Free Zone at any given point and are based for reference purposes only. Your Business Setup Advisor will update you at all stages of the above mentioned process.
Timeline
2 Days
3-4 Days
3-4 Days
1 Day
1 Day
Initial Approval & Trade name approval
License Issuance
Security Approval
Establishment Card
E-Channel Registration
3-4 Days
1 Day
1 Day
2-3 Days
Entry Permit Issuance
In Country Status Change
Medical Examination & Emirates ID registration
Residence Visa Stamping on Passport
*The above timelines are subject to change by the Free Zone at any given point and are based for reference purposes only. Your Business Setup Advisor will update you at all stages of the above mentioned process.
Scope of Work
- Consultancy on Company Incorporation Procedures
- Pre-Approval for the Shareholder
- Drafting of legal incorporation documents
- Trade name reservation
- Submission for Initial Approval
- Final submission for License Registration
- Assistance in bank account opening
- Application, Submission & Collection of Establishment card
- Application & Registration of E-Channel
- Complete Visa PRO Services: Entry Permit, Medical, Emirates ID & Visa Stamping
Documents Required
Three optional trade names of the company (on the basis of your preference)
Passport copy of Shareholder(s)
Visa page copy/visa cancellation paper/entry page copy of shareholder(s) and manager(s)
Business plan (If required by the Authorities)
Passport size photograph of the shareholder
Other Services
- Visit Visa application
- Residency Visa application, extension & cancellation
- Residency Visa renewals
- Preparation of official letters to the Free Zone
- Add / Remove Partner services
- Preparation of business plans
- Memorandum of Association preparation
- Family Residence Visa Application / Visit Visa / Stamping / Renewal
- Attestations from various Ministries
- Legal Translations
- Medical and Emirates ID reports
- Residency Visa extensions
- In country status change
- Additional activity assistance
- Three optional trade names of the company (on the basis of your preference)
- Passport copy of Shareholder(s)
- Visa page copy/visa cancellation paper/entry page copy of shareholder(s) and manager(s)
- Business plan (If required by the Authorities)
- Passport size photograph of the shareholder