Company Setup
Ajman Free Zone Company Setup 2026: Cost, Visa Packages and Steps
Ajman Free Zone licences start from about AED 5,565 with up to 10 activities. Visa packages, licence types, documents and steps for Ajman Free Zone in 2026.
Ajman Free Zone (AFZ) is one of the UAE's oldest free zones and sits about 30 minutes from Dubai. It is popular with traders and small businesses because a single licence can carry many activities and multi-visa packages are well priced.
This guide covers the 2026 prices, licence types, visa packages, documents and steps.
The short answer: An Ajman Free Zone licence with no visa starts from about AED 5,565, with up to 10 activities. All-inclusive visa packages typically start at about AED 13,131 for one visa and rise by about AED 4,000 for each extra visa. These are partner prices, so confirm with a written quote. Prices were checked on 2 November 2026 and change often, so always get a written quote before you pay.
Ajman Free Zone at a glance
| Emirate | Ajman |
| Starting price | About AED 5,565 (0 visas) |
| 1-visa package | About AED 13,131 all-in |
| Activities | 3,500+; up to 10 on one licence |
| Licence types | Commercial, general trading, service, e-commerce, industrial, freelancer |
| Structures | FZE (one shareholder) or FZC (two or more) |
Ajman Free Zone setup cost in 2026: starting prices and packages
| Package | Typical price (AED) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Licence, 0 visas | 5,565 | Up to 10 activities |
| Licence + 1 visa | 13,131 | Licence, registration, establishment card and visa process |
| Licence + 2 visas | 17,131 | |
| Licence + 3 visas | 21,131 | |
| Licence + 4 visas | 25,131 | About AED 4,000 per extra visa |
Source and date: Typical 2026 partner pricing (updated October 2026), checked 2 November 2026. Other partners quote zero-visa licences from about AED 4,888 to 5,555. Ajman Free Zone does not publish a public tariff online.
Costs to budget for on top of the licence
A low headline price rarely covers everything. Before you compare quotes, check whether each one includes these:
- Dependant visas for family members are extra.
- Flexi-desk or office: quotes vary widely, from about AED 5,000 a year; ask whether it is included.
- Health insurance for each visa holder.
- Regulated activities need extra approvals.
- Corporate tax: a free zone company pays 0% only on qualifying income if it meets the Qualifying Free Zone Person conditions; other income is taxed at 9%. All companies must register for corporate tax, so take tax advice before you choose a structure.
Licence types and activities
Ajman Free Zone offers commercial, general trading, service, e-commerce, industrial and freelancer licences from a list of 3,500+ activities. Note that an Ajman offshore company is a different product and cannot sponsor visas.
How to set up a company in Ajman Free Zone: step by step
- 1Choose activities and licence typeUp to 10 activities on one licence.
- 2Pick a structure and nameFZE or FZC, with name options.
- 3Submit documentsPassports, photos, name and activity details.
- 4Licence issuedUsually within a few working days.
- 5Establishment card and visasThen medical and Emirates ID.
- 6Bank accountWith the full licence pack.
Typical timeline: Licence in a few working days; regulated activities and visas take longer.
Documents you need
Individual shareholders usually need:
- Passport copy for every shareholder and manager (at least six months' validity)
- Passport-size photo
- Proof of residential address
- Two or three trade name options and your chosen activities
- Visa and Emirates ID copy if you already live in the UAE
Corporate shareholders (a company owning the new company) usually need its certificate of incorporation, memorandum and articles of association, a board resolution approving the setup, a certificate of good standing and, often, a power of attorney for the person signing. Documents issued outside the UAE must be attested (notarised, legalised and stamped by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs) and translated into Arabic or English where needed before the free zone will accept them.
Where DocuGulf helps
DocuGulf does not sell free zone licences. We handle the documents that delay most setups, so your application goes in complete the first time:
- Attestation of overseas corporate documents, board resolutions and degree certificates, from AED 230 per document.
- Certified true copies of passports and company papers for banks and free zones, AED 300 per set.
- Legal translation by MOJ-certified translators.
- Power of attorney drafting and notarisation if someone signs on your behalf.
- Trademark filing to protect your new brand name in the UAE.
Who Ajman Free Zone suits
- Traders who need many activities on one licence
- SMEs that need three or four visas on a budget
- Founders who want to be close to Dubai and Sharjah
How Ajman Free Zone compares with other UAE free zones
Starting prices for the free zones we cover, checked 2 November 2026. Each name links to its own guide.
| Free zone | Emirate | Starting price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meydan Free Zone | Dubai | From AED 12,500 | Remote founders who want a Dubai address fast |
| IFZA | Dubai | From about AED 12,900 | Cost-conscious SMEs that want a Dubai free zone |
| DMCC | Dubai | From AED 35,484 | Trading and commodity firms that want a premium Dubai address |
| Masdar City Free Zone | Abu Dhabi | From AED 7,000 | Tech, cleantech and startups that want an Abu Dhabi base |
| RAKEZ | Ras Al Khaimah | From about AED 6,000 | Industrial, logistics and cost-conscious SMEs |
| SPC Free Zone | Sharjah | From AED 5,750 | E-commerce, consultants and solo founders |
| SRTIP | Sharjah | From about AED 5,510 | Tech startups, R&D and innovators |
| SHAMS | Sharjah | From about AED 5,750 | Freelancers, creators and media agencies |
| Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone | Umm Al Quwain | From about AED 5,500 | Low-cost traders and remote founders |
| Ajman Free Zone (this guide) | Ajman | From about AED 5,565 | Traders and SMEs that need several visas cheaply |
| Fujairah Creative City | Fujairah | From AED 3,999 | Media, creative and freelance businesses on a tight budget |
Key takeaways: Ajman Free Zone starts from about AED 5,565 (0-visa licence, up to 10 activities, partner price). Add visas, the establishment card, medicals, Emirates ID, insurance and workspace to compare quotes fairly, and get any overseas shareholder documents attested early, because that is the step that most often holds up a setup.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Ajman Free Zone licence cost?
From about AED 5,565 for a licence with no visa and up to 10 activities, based on typical 2026 partner pricing.
How much is a visa package in Ajman Free Zone?
About AED 13,131 for one visa all-in, rising by about AED 4,000 for each additional visa.
Can an Ajman offshore company get visas?
No. An offshore company is a different product and cannot sponsor residence visas.
How many activities can I have on an Ajman Free Zone licence?
Up to 10 activities on the entry-level licence, from a list of 3,500+.
A note on scope: DocuGulf is a documentation facilitation service. All regulated work is performed by licensed notaries, lawyers, translators and approved typing centres, and we do not provide legal, tax or company formation advice. Free zone prices on this page are published or typical partner prices as of 2 November 2026; the free zone and its licensed partners set the final price. Reach us at info@docugulf.com or +971 58 569 3628.
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