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Set up your company in Ajman Free Zone
Virtual Office from AED 5,565, or AED 13,141 with an all inclusive visa
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Ajman: from coworking to warehouse, depending on your activity.
Ajman Free Zone, or AFZ, is the free zone authority of the emirate of Ajman. It registers FZEs, FZCs and branches, issues licences and offers spaces suited to services, trading, e-commerce and industrial activities.
The zone stands out for its proximity to Ajman Port, the Sharjah and Dubai airports and the road corridors of the northern Emirates. Its legal address nevertheless remains in Ajman. Square Zone therefore first checks whether this location matches your clients, your flows, your bank and your physical presence needs.
To set up your company in Ajman Free Zone, start by comparing the Virtual Office without a visa and the formula with a residence. The right choice mainly depends on your plans to settle in the Emirates. We weigh the price gap, the steps included and the renewal cost to avoid paying for options you do not need.
Pricing and detailed fees
For most of our clients, two offers are enough to compare Ajman Free Zone: the Virtual Office without a visa and the Virtual Office with one visa. The amounts cover one year and the renewal is announced at the same package price.
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| Item | Indicative price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual Office, 0 visas | AED 5,565 | Business licence, coworking lease and constitutional documents announced as included. |
| Virtual Office, 1 visa | AED 13,141 | Licence and coworking, then establishment card, eChannel, investor security, residence, medical, Emirates ID and status change announced as included. |
According to the grid, the visa package includes the establishment card, eChannel, investor security approval, residence, medical test, Emirates ID and status change. Insurance is separate and a medical test carried out in Dubai adds AED 105. General Trading adds AED 2,000; the grid lists AED 1,000 per additional activity.
Before you dive in.
Ajman Free Zone or Dubai: how to decide?
Ajman Free Zone can be a sound choice if the entry cost, e-commerce, services or access to a warehouse matter more than a Dubai address. It should not be sold as a Dubai company: the licence, the lease agreement and the legal address belong to Ajman.
A Dubai address can matter for a tender, a lease, a client or a local operation. We therefore compare Ajman against the zones genuinely compatible with your model before settling on the cheapest option.
E-commerce, services or trading licence
The right activity code depends on what the business sells, its channel, where the stock sits and the countries served. An e-commerce licence does not automatically cover all goods, nor every import, storage or distribution operation.
The Virtual Office and Physical Office grid allows up to ten mixed activities, excluding General Trading. It offers Non-Specialized Wholesale Trading as an alternative and lists General Trading for an extra AED 2,000. Square Zone has the exact combination confirmed before payment, to avoid a licence inconsistent with the operations or the banking file.
Visa and Emirates ID
Here, the grid clearly separates the Virtual Office without a visa at AED 5,565 from the all inclusive packages. From AED 13,141 with one visa, it announces the establishment card, eChannel, investor security approval, UAE residence, medical, Emirates ID and status change as included.
The gap between the two offers is AED 7,576. For a founder who wants to settle in the Emirates, that gap remains reasonable given the steps added. It is therefore usually the package Square Zone will recommend to clients who need a residence. Insurance remains separate and the medical test in Dubai adds AED 105.
Tax and compliance
An AFZ company is not automatically exempt from Corporate Tax. The general regime applies 0% up to AED 375,000 of taxable income then 9% on the excess. The Qualifying Free Zone Person regime follows distinct conditions and does not rest on the zone's name alone.
For VAT, mandatory registration for a resident business applies once its taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 over the statutory periods. The voluntary threshold is AED 187,500, subject to conditions. Accounting and filings still need to be organised from day one.
Bank account and KYC file
Ajman Free Zone can issue the company documents useful for the banking file, but the bank keeps its own decision. It reviews the activity, the ultimate beneficial owners, the countries, the clients, the source of funds and the expected flows.
Square Zone prepares the supporting documents, checks the consistency between the licence and the business model, and steers the file towards suitable institutions. We never promise a guaranteed account opening.
The steps to set up your company in Ajman Free Zone
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Define the activities and flows
Step 1Products, services, countries, storage, local clients and physical needs determine the relevant licence.
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Choose the legal form
Step 2FZE, FZC or branch: the choice depends on the number and type of shareholders as well as any existing structure.
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Confirm the package and the space
Step 3We have the licence, activities, coworking or premises, visas and renewal confirmed in writing.
- 4
Submit the digital file
Step 4The documents are uploaded to the portal, then the generated forms are checked and signed.
- 5
Pay after approval
Step 5Payment takes place on the basis of the approved package and the detailed list of services selected.
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Receive the company documents
Step 6Check the licence, the lease agreement, the certificate of incorporation, the articles and the register issued for the chosen form.
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Start the residency if needed
Step 7Establishment card, entry permit, status, medical, residence and Emirates ID follow a separate pathway.
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Prepare banking and compliance
Step 8KYC file, contracts, accounting, Corporate Tax, VAT and operating approvals are organised before the first flows.
Required documents
- ✓Valid passport for each shareholder and the manager
- ✓Colour identity photo on a white background
- ✓Copy of the UAE visa or UID number if available
- ✓NOC from the sponsor if the authority requires it for a resident
- ✓Precise description of the activities, products, clients and countries
- ✓For a corporate shareholder: certificate of incorporation, certificate of good standing, articles and resolution, legalised and attested as required
Our verdict on Ajman Free Zone
Ajman Free Zone: strengths, limits and alternatives
Ajman is worth considering when entry cost and space flexibility matter more than a Dubai address. The location must stay coherent with your clients and flows.
Ajman is a good fit if
- You want an accessible starter package
- A legal address in Ajman suits your contracts
- You work in services, e-commerce or trading
- You want to compare coworking, offices and warehouses
- Proximity to Ajman Port serves your activity
Compare other options if
- Your clients require a Dubai-domiciled company
- Your team works in central Dubai every day
- Your flows depend mostly on Jebel Ali or Dubai South
- You run a shop outside the free zone
- Your activity needs a different regulatory framework
Editorial guide
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See what the Ajman offers include, the residency fees and the points to weigh against a Dubai setup.
Why choose Square Zone ?
One contact to coordinate the incorporation and everything that follows.
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A clear plan, no surprises
A structure recommended for your activity and budget, with no hidden fees.
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Execution from A to Z
Licence, visas, PRO services and renewals: we handle everything for you.
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Compliance built in
We prepare the KYC file and define the accounting services you need with you.
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Speed and dedicated follow-up
One dedicated contact to track your file and answer your questions.
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Direct ties with local authorities
We coordinate the filing and any requests for additional documents.
What our clients say
Abdel E.Founder of a web development agency · France
Thomas V.Founder of a marketing agency · FranceI knew nothing about UAE procedures. Thanks to Square Zone my company was set up quickly and I felt supported at every step.
Fateh C.Founder of a concierge company · FranceVery professional and transparent support. They saved me precious time and spared me many mistakes in my move to Dubai.
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about setting up a company in Ajman Free Zone
The AFZ price grid provided to Square Zone shows the Virtual Office at AED 5,565 without a visa and AED 13,141 with one visa. The difference is AED 7,576. The second package covers the announced residency pathway, excluding insurance and a possible surcharge for a medical test carried out in Dubai.
The all inclusive grid states that the Virtual Office with one visa includes the establishment card, eChannel, investor security approval, UAE residence, the medical test, the Emirates ID and the status change. Insurance with an authorised insurer remains mandatory and separate. A medical test carried out in Dubai carries an announced surcharge of AED 105.
Ajman Free Zone offers a digital pathway for the application, document submission, signature and payment. Presence in the Emirates is still required if you apply for a residence that involves a medical examination and Emirates ID biometrics. Some later amendments may also require an in-person signature verification.
The authority publishes more than 3,500 activities covering services, trading, e-commerce and industry in particular. The right licence depends on the actual operations, products, storage, countries served and sector approvals. An activity listed on the licence does not replace the external approvals required.
It can sign contracts and invoice within the scope of its licence. That does not automatically give it the right to open premises, a shop, or physically carry out a regulated activity in Dubai. The applicable licences, permits, customs and approvals must be checked against the actual flow.
No. No licence guarantees acceptance by a bank. The institution reviews the ultimate beneficial owners, the activity, the countries, the clients, the expected flows and the proof of funds. Square Zone prepares the banking file and steers the client towards suitable institutions, without promising their decision.