Ajman · listed, not recommended
Ajman FZ
One of the UAE’s oldest and most established free zones, right next to Ajman Port. It welcomes trading, service, industrial and online businesses.
- Issued in 2-3 business days
- 3 activities included
- Visa limit: up to 10, no office required
- Up to 50 shareholders
Read this first. Not recommended. Ajman Free Zone has a weaker reputation with banks and counterparties, which can make account opening and client onboarding harder. Listed for completeness only. We recommend SPC, IFZA, Dubai South or Shams instead.
AED 5,264
Year one, license included
You save AED 1,136 vs an agencyAED 301 below the zone’s own rate
Our fee is the price shown. Government charges for visas, medicals and Emirates ID are itemised on the written quote.
Step 1 · Choose a Package
Start by Choosing a Package.
Your prices update to match. Prices shown are for the first year, without visas. You can add visas and change the term above.
Sole professional permit for individual freelancers
Below the zone’s own price
- 1 sole professional activity
- 1 freelancer (sole)
Virtual (coworking) office license with a visa selector from zero to ten
Below the zone’s own price
- Up to 10 mixed activities (excludes General Trading; +AED 2,000 for GT)
- Up to 5 shareholders
Physical office license at the Al Jurf location with a visa selector from one to ten
Below the zone’s own price
- Up to 10 mixed activities (Option 1, excl. GT) or GT +AED 2,000 (Option 2)
- Up to 5 shareholders
Step 2 · The Full Cost
What You’ll Pay Over Your Full Term.
See the cost for every year, including renewals, so there are no surprises later.
Click a term to price the page for it. Multi-year terms carry the zone’s own discount: 5% at two years, 10% at three, 15% at five.
The entry price is a promotion. Budget the standard renewal from year two, not the headline.
Step 3 · How It Works
How Your Setup Works, Step by Step.
See what’s included, what you’ll provide and how long each stage takes.
Local and International Operation
The company can operate and trade with clients in the UAE and abroad.
100% Foreign Ownership
Shareholders can own the whole company, with no local sponsor required.
Documents
Sole professional permit issued by the Ajman Free Zone authority.
Documents
Lease agreement included.
Activities
One professional activity.
Shareholders
One freelancer as the permit holder.— Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Articles of Association.
Trade Name
Provide three name options in order of preference.
Activities
The exact products and services to be listed on the license.
Passport Copy
Clear full spread copy, valid for at least six months, for every shareholder.
Contact Details
Email address and mobile number for each shareholder.
Documents
Required on the freelancer package.
for existing UAE residents
Emirates ID
Front and back, where applicable.
UAE Residence Visas
Current visa page.
Business License
7–10 working days, from inside or outside the UAE.
Prices shown are our fee. Government charges are itemised on your written quote and paid to the authority.
Annual renewal is charged at the same package price.
Up to ten mixed activities are included, excluding general trading. General trading adds AED 2,000. Each additional activity beyond ten is AED 1,000.
The freelancer permit covers one activity registered as a profession, for one freelancer.
Physical office packages at Al Jurf include a share certificate; the virtual office packages do not.
Payment confirms acceptance of these terms and is required before we begin.
Zone rules
Zone Rules and Renewal.
How this free zone works and what you pay to renew from year two.
- Activities included
- 3 free of charge, AED 1,000 each after that
- Mixing activity types
- Free of charge
- General trading
- No charge
- Visas without an office
- Up to 10, no office required
- Longest term
- 5 years
- Office space
- Smart offices, offices and warehouses
- Nationality
- Nationality check applies
- Must you be in the UAE?
- Not required
- External approvals
- Rarely needed
- Banking
- Workable, though Ajman entities get more questions than Dubai ones
- Shareholders
- Up to 50
- Setup time
- 2–3 business days
Renewal rises after the entry promotion: the first-year permit is priced to win the application and year two is quoted at the zone’s standard rate. Ask for the renewal figure in writing before you sign.
Activities
The Full Activity List.
See every business activity this free zone allows.
1,686activitiesAjman FZ activity registerAjman Free ZoneCodesLicense typeDescriptionsOpen the Full ListAfter setup
After Setup: Renewing and Closing.
RENEWINGWhat happens each year after the first6 steps
Your license renews every year. Here’s how it works.
01
Get your renewal noticeThe free zone lets you know when your license is due for renewal. Check that your renewal quote is correct.
02
Review your detailsMake sure your company details are up to date. Any changes to activities, shareholders or structure should be made before your license expires.
03
Send your documentsProvide updated copies of shareholder passports, Emirates IDs if you have them, and anything else the free zone asks for.
04
Sign the renewal documentsSign the renewal documents and any shareholder resolutions online. Make sure every shareholder signs promptly to avoid delays.
05
Pay the renewal feePay the amount shown on your renewal quote. It’s always the free zone’s price or less.
06
Receive your renewed licenseOnce everything is complete, the free zone issues your renewed license, usually within a few working days.
CLOSINGHow to close your company, if you ever need to9 steps
If you simply stop renewing, your license doesn’t just disappear, and fines can build up. Closing it properly protects you. Or, if you’d rather, you can list your company for sale instead.
01
Agree to closeAll shareholders sign a resolution confirming the decision to close the company, on company letterhead and stamped.
02
Cancel all visasCancel every visa linked to the company, including investor, employee and family visas, and then the establishment card.
03
Clear what you owe the free zonePay any outstanding fees, rent or other charges to the free zone, and get a clearance certificate to confirm it.
04
Get other clearancesGet clearance letters from any other providers you’ve used, such as electricity, water, telecoms or customs.
05
Prepare a closing reportA UAE-registered auditor prepares a report on the company’s assets and liabilities. If the company never traded, the report should say so.
06
Close your tax registrationFile a final corporate tax return, pay anything due and deregister with the Federal Tax Authority within three months of closing. Do the same for VAT if you’re registered.
07
Close your bank accountMake sure all payments are settled and no cheques are pending, then close the account and get a closure letter.
08
Apply to closeSubmit your closing application and documents to the free zone, and pay the closing fee.
09
Receive your closing certificateThe free zone issues a certificate confirming your company is closed. Keep it safe for your records.
Questions People Ask About Ajman FZ
What does Ajman FZ cost over one year?
AED 5,264 through us, for the Freelancer Permit (with 0-1 visa) with no visas. Going direct to Ajman FZ costs AED 5,565.
Why is your price lower than Ajman FZ’s own?
As an authorized partner, we’re compensated by the free zone, not by you. We pass part of that on, which is why your price is lower.
Can a foreigner own 100% of the company?
Yes. You can own the whole company, with no local partner needed. Some nationalities may need extra approval.
Do I have to be in the UAE to set it up?
No. Your license and establishment card can be issued while you’re abroad. You only need to come to the UAE for your residence visa, to complete a medical test and register for your Emirates ID.
How many visas can I have?
It depends on your workspace. A flexi-desk supports a few visas, and you can add more with office space. Visa fees are government charges, passed on at cost.
Does the price go up at renewal?
It can: the first year is an entry price, and the renewal from year two is quoted at the zone’s standard rate. You see it in writing before you sign. Visas renew separately, usually every two years.
Ajman FZ for 0 visas · 1 activity · 1 year: AED 5,264.
Written quote within the hour, itemised line by line. Nothing to pay until you approve it.