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Ajman Free Zone business setup

Ajman Free Zone (AFZ) licenses trading, service, industrial and freelance businesses next to Ajman Port. We check your activity against AFZ's official list, prepare your application and explain any approvals.

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Overview

How Ajman Free Zone company setup works

Ajman Free Zone (AFZ) sits next to Ajman Port, within reach of Dubai and Sharjah airports. It offers Freezone Establishments (FZE), Freezone Companies (FZC) and branches of local or foreign companies.

AFZ's licenses cover business (commercial) activities, industrial and manufacturing, and a sole professional license through its freelancer package. Facilities range from offices and a business centre to warehouses, land and on-site accommodation.

AFZ's official activity list groups activities into services, commercial, industrial, freelancer and e-commerce. We check your activity against it and tell you if another zone fits better.

Setup planner

Is your activity on Ajman Free Zone's official list?

Search your activity to see whether Ajman Free Zone lists it and which approvals it names, then get a setup plan in 4 short steps. A consultant sends your quotation.

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Who it's for

Who Ajman Free Zone suits

  • 01

    Traders and light industry

    Businesses that need warehouses, land or an industrial license near a port.

  • 02

    Freelancers and sole professionals

    Individuals who want AFZ's sole professional license.

  • 03

    Branches of existing companies

    UAE or foreign companies opening a branch in Ajman.

Our part

What we do, and what we don't

Clear boundaries, so you know exactly what you're paying for and who decides each step.

Included

  • A check that Ajman Free Zone lists your exact activity, and which approvals it names
  • A comparison with one or two other zones, if another fits you better
  • Application forms prepared, typed and submitted to Ajman Free Zone
  • Document checks, plus translation and attestation guidance for corporate shareholders
  • Follow-up with the zone until it makes a decision
  • Post-license guidance on your establishment card, visas and corporate tax registration

Not included

  • We don't issue Ajman Free Zone licenses; the zone's authority decides.
  • We don't decide bank account applications; banks apply their own policies.
  • Work outside the free zone needs separate approvals; we explain the options, the authorities decide.
  • We don't give legal or tax advice on complex group structures; a licensed adviser can.
Documents

Documents you'll need

  • Passport copies for all shareholders and the manager
  • Emirates ID and residence visa copies, if you live in the UAE
  • Your chosen activities and a shortlist of trade name options
  • A short business plan or activity description, if the zone asks for one
  • For corporate shareholders: certificate of incorporation, constitutional documents, a board resolution and a good standing letter, attested for UAE use

Ajman Free Zone sets its own document list; we confirm it for your activity before you apply.

Fees and timing

Two fees, shown separately

  • Government fees, paid at cost

    Set by Ajman Free Zone and paid at cost. Your consultant sends a written quotation with every fee before you pay.

  • Global Sky PRO service fee

    Quoted in writing before we start, so you know the full cost up front.

  • Timing

    Depends on your activity, any approvals and how quickly documents and attestations are ready. We give you a realistic plan once your activity is confirmed.

Process

How it works, step by step

Each step shows who does what, so you always know where things stand.

  • You
  • Global Sky PRO
  • Authority

  1. Step 1: Tell us your activity and plans

    You

    Share what you will do, where your customers are, how many visas you need and what workspace suits you.

  2. Step 2: Check Ajman Free Zone's official list

    Global Sky PRO

    We confirm your exact activity is on Ajman Free Zone's list, note any approval it needs and compare other zones if they fit better.

  3. Step 3: Approve your quotation

    You

    Your consultant sends a written quotation with every zone fee and our service fee. Send the documents on your checklist.

  4. Step 4: Prepare and submit

    Global Sky PRO

    We type the application, check every document for consistency and submit the file to Ajman Free Zone.

  5. Step 5: Zone review and decision

    Authority

    Ajman Free Zone reviews the application, may ask for more information and decides whether to issue the license.

  6. Step 6: License and next steps

    Global Sky PRO

    Once the license is issued, we guide you through the establishment card, residence visas and corporate tax registration.

Good to know

Details that save time

What Ajman Free Zone states on its website

Points from Ajman Free Zone's website, checked on 4 November 2026. We confirm the details for your activity before you apply.

  • Company types: FZE, FZC, branch of a local company, branch of a foreign company
  • Licenses: business (commercial), industrial or manufacturing, and sole professional
  • Facilities: offices, a business centre, warehouses, land and on-site accommodation
  • Close to Ajman Port and to Dubai and Sharjah airports
  • Business communities include Ajman Boulevard, Al Zorah, China Mall and the Car Market

Questions to answer before you choose Ajman Free Zone

Headline offers rarely tell the whole story. We answer these for your activity before you decide.

  • Is your exact activity on Ajman Free Zone's official list, or only something close to it?
  • Does the activity need approval from another regulator first?
  • Which workspace options are available, and how many visas does each allow?
  • What does renewal involve each year, and which costs recur?
  • Will most of your customers be in the zone, abroad or on the mainland?
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FAQs

Ajman Free Zone: your questions

Short answers here. Your situation may differ, so ask us before you decide.

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What is the difference between an FZE and an FZC in Ajman Free Zone?

Both are AFZ company types. A Freezone Establishment (FZE) generally has one shareholder and a Freezone Company (FZC) has more than one, while AFZ also registers branches of local and foreign companies. We confirm AFZ's current shareholder rules and documents for your structure before you apply.

Source: Ajman Free Zone: official website

Does Ajman Free Zone offer a freelancer license?

Yes. AFZ lists a sole professional license under its freelancer package, and its official activity list has a freelancer category. We check that your profession is on that list, what documents AFZ asks for and whether a sole professional license or a company suits your plans better.

Source: Ajman Free Zone: official website

Can I get a warehouse in Ajman Free Zone?

AFZ lists warehouses and land among its facilities, alongside offices, executive offices, a business centre and on-site accommodation. Which premises you need depends on your activity and license type, since industrial activities often need more space than a trading or service license. We match the premises to your activity before you apply.

Source: Ajman Free Zone: official website

How much does Ajman Free Zone setup cost?

It depends on your activities, the license term, your license type and premises and how many visas you need. Rather than a headline price that may not fit your plans, your consultant sends a written quotation with every Ajman Free Zone fee and our service fee shown separately, so you can compare before you pay anything.

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Licenses are issued by the relevant authority (DET for Dubai mainland, or the chosen free zone authority). Global Sky PRO prepares and submits your application. Last reviewed 31 October 2026 by the Global Sky PRO team.

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