AJMAN FREEZONE
Business Setup in Ajman
Ajman company formation from AED 5,900 with well-priced visa packages — minutes from Sharjah and Dubai.
Why Choose Us for AJMAN Business Setups?
Businesssetups.ae makes business setup in Ajman simple and affordable, forming companies in Ajman Free Zone and on the mainland. Setup starts from about AED 5,900 in 2026 for a license, or roughly AED 11,500–15,500 for an Ajman free zone visa package with a flexi-desk and one investor visa — minutes from Sharjah and Dubai.
Why Set Up Your Business in Ajman?
Ajman packs a lot of value into a small emirate — low fees, quick digital licensing and a location right beside Sharjah and Dubai.
Ajman Free Zone Authority
Ajman Free Zone (AFZ) and the Ajman Department of Economic Development license commercial,
e-commerce, service, freelance and industrial activities with 100% foreign ownership.
Next to Dubai & Sharjah
Ajman borders Sharjah and is a short drive from Dubai's ports and airports, so you stay close to the region's biggest markets while paying less.
Strong visa packages
Ajman is known for well-priced free zone visa packages, letting founders combine a license, flexi-desk and residence visas at a competitive all-in cost.
Warehouses & land
Ajman Free Zone offers warehouses, pre-built units and land plots for light manufacturing, storage and distribution businesses.
Mainland vs Free Zone in Ajman
The Ajman free zone route wins for cost, ownership and speed. A mainland license suits businesses that need to sell directly across the UAE market or run a local shop.
| Factor | Ajman Free Zone | Ajman Mainland |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign ownership | 100% | 100% (most activities) |
| Where you can trade | Internationally & in-zone | Directly across the UAE |
| Office requirement | Flexi-desk accepted | Physical office / shop |
| Starting license cost | ~AED 5,900 | ~AED 9,500 |
| Best for | E-commerce, trading, freelance | Local retail & services |
Mainland vs Free Zone in Ajman
Ajman Business Setup Cost in 2026
Below are realistic 2026 AED ranges. Your final figure depends on activity, number of visas and facility. We confirm exact pricing in writing before you commit.
| Component | Low range | High range |
|---|---|---|
| Trade / e-commerce license | 5,900 | 13,500 |
| Flexi-desk / office | 1,600 | 9,500 |
| Establishment / immigration card | 1,200 | 2,100 |
| Investor / employee visa (each) | 3,300 | 5,300 |
| Industrial license (activity) | 15,000 | 25,000 |
Typical Ajman visa package: license, flexi-desk and one investor visa usually lands between AED 11,500 and AED 15,500 for year one.
Documents Required for Ajman Company Formation
- Passport copy of each shareholder
- Passport-size photograph (white background)
- Visa page / entry stamp copy (if in the UAE)
- Completed application & activity form
- Proposed company names (2–3 options)
- Business plan (for some regulated activities)
- No-objection certificate (if on a UAE visa)
- Proof of address / recent utility bill
Manufacturing & Industrial License in Ajman
Ajman Free Zone is a cost-effective base for light manufacturing, assembly and packaging. An industrial license in Ajman lets you import raw materials, produce goods and export them, with warehouses and land plots available at competitive rates and quick access to Dubai’s logistics network.
Industrial packages include a facility lease and, where relevant, civil-defence and environmental approvals, so they start higher than trading licenses. Budget from around AED 15,000 for the activity fee plus your warehouse or plot. BusinessSetups.ae scopes the space, power and approvals your operation needs and arranges the labour visas to match.
- Light manufacturing, assembly & packaging
- Warehouses, pre-built units and land plots
- Import–export capability with customs code
- Labour visa allocation matched to your facility
Frequently Asked Questions.
Ajman is popular for its low fees, fast digital licensing and location minutes from Sharjah and Dubai. It suits startups, traders and SMEs who want an affordable UAE base while staying close to the Dubai market and its ports and airports.
Business setup in Ajman starts from around AED 5,900 in 2026 for a free zone license without visas. A package with a flexi-desk and one investor visa typically runs AED 11,500 to AED 15,500. Industrial and multi-visa packages cost more depending on activity.
An Ajman free zone visa package — license plus one investor visa and flexi-desk — usually costs about AED 11,500 to AED 15,500 in 2026. Extra visas add roughly AED 3,300 to AED 5,300 each, depending on the facility and visa quota you select.
Yes. Ajman Free Zone and Ajman DED issue e-commerce licenses for online trading and digital storefronts. It is one of the most affordable ways to run a compliant online business in the UAE, with optional visas and easy payment-gateway onboarding.
Yes. Ajman Free Zone grants 100% foreign ownership with no local partner. Most Ajman mainland activities also allow full foreign ownership under current UAE rules, so you keep complete control of the company’s shares and profits.