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Setting Up a Company in Ajman Free Zone
5,555AED
From
1988
Established
20,000
Companies
10
Max Visas
Moderate
Banking
Business Overview
Ajman Free Zone Overview
About Ajman Free Zone
- Set up in 1988, it ranks among the longest-running and most affordable mainstream free zones in the UAE
- Near Ajman Port plus the Sharjah and Dubai airports
- Roughly 20,000 companies, over 3,500+ activities, flexi and co-working space, and partner support for visas, insurance and banking
Who Should Consider It?
- Online retailers
- Consultancies and trading firms
- Small teams and freelancers who care more about cost than having a Dubai address
Visas
- Quota: 10 visas at most
- Timeline: roughly 5 working days once licensed; stamping takes as long as 4 days (or 2 days on an urgent basis)
- Renewal: AED 2,000, typically every 2 years
- Available visas: Investor, Employment, Partner, Dependent
- Investor AED 4,200 · Staff AED 4,500 · Family member AED 3,500
- Medical test AED 400 (standard) or AED 850 (VIP) · Emirates ID typing AED 500
Banking
- Level of difficulty: Moderate
- Bank partners: Emirates Development Bank, Ruya Bank, Mashreq, RAKBANK, Ajman Bank
- A simple SME application usually takes around 2-4 weeks once licensed, with higher-risk activities taking more time
Key Features
- Shared ownership allowed: Yes, covering branches as well as companies with one or several shareholders
- Digital services: Yes, through an online customer portal and the One-Click process
- Co-working space: Yes
- Audit: Yes, it is safest to plan for a yearly audit
- Not offered: dual licence, crypto activities, mainland trading or free zone to mainland
- Physical premises: The e-commerce package does not need one; certain activities and bigger visa quotas call for a warehouse or office
Share Capital and Payments
- For a free zone establishment, the Ajman government portal shows declared capital of AED 185,000, which normally does not have to be paid in upfront
- Normally there is no minimum paid-up capital for branches
- Eligible packages can be paid in instalments over as long as 6 months
Specialist Ecosystems
- Hub for E-commerce
- Freelancer & Pioneers Hub
- AI Robotics Hub
- Eco-Friendly Zone
- China Mall
Latest Updates
- May 2026: A tie-up between Ajman's Free Zones Authority and National Bank of Fujairah aims to cut the time needed for corporate bank accounts
- March 2026: For 2025, Ajman Free Zones announced a 216% rise in registered companies, 17% higher revenue and 95% occupancy
- July 2025: AFZ confirmed again that its e-commerce licence begins at AED 5,555 and needs no physical office
- 2024: AFZ promoted the One-Click Business Licence, its online application route
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Why AFZ?
Why Ajman Free Zone Stands Out
Affordable Starting Cost
At AED 5,555, the e-commerce packages rank among the lowest-priced options of any mainstream free zone in the UAE.
Over 3,500+ Activities
With such a wide range on offer, one licence can cover a number of different activities.
Quick Online Setup
Straightforward applications are done in just a few working days through an entirely online portal and the One-Click process.
Workspace Options
Co-working and flexi packages cover 0-3 visas, while the freelancer hub permits as many as 2 visas plus sponsoring family members.
Affordable to Run
Renewing the e-channel costs AED 1,100 per year, and you can spread payments over as long as 6 months.
Partner Banks
The zone works with Emirates Development Bank, Mashreq, Ruya, RAKBANK and Ajman Bank.
Convenient Location
Offices, warehouses and land are available near Ajman Port plus the Sharjah and Dubai airports.
Packages & Pricing
Ajman Free Zone Package Prices
Starter Package Without Visas
AED 5,555 licence · Flexi desk · AED 5,555 to renew
0 visas
Starter Package, 1 Visa
AED 5,555 licence · Flexi desk · AED 7,759 to renew
1 visa
Growth Package, 2 Visas
AED 5,555 licence · Flexi desk · AED 8,113 to renew
2 visas
Team Package, 3 Visas
AED 5,555 licence · Flexi desk · AED 8,467 to renew
3 visas
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