Set up a company in Ajman: 100% online, all on one platform
Choose your package, get the licence issued, run the residence visas and open the bank account: we walk you through the whole process, fully remote and with 100% foreign ownership. No glossing over what the brochures skip: what to budget realistically per visa and when a bigger-name zone is worth paying more. And once the company is running, the same platform handles accounting, tax and compliance — all from the cheapest published entry package in the country, at the 2026 advertised numbers.
- Licence
- issued in 1–3 days
- Ownership
- 100% foreign
- Entry package
- lowest published in UAE
- Licence, year 1
- from AED 5,555
Ajman, RAK or Dubai: which setup fits you?
Ajman Free Zone
When the budget decides: the UAE’s lowest published entry package for services, consulting and light trading. We keep the file bank-ready from day one.
Get your Ajman planRAKEZ instead?
For AED 445 more you get an all-in package with visa fees bundled and renewals at the same flat rate — the easiest budget to defend.
See RAK costsNeed Dubai instead?
If your clients or bank expect a Dubai address, the premium is real but so is the signal. Dubai free zones start at AED 12,520 in government fees.
See Dubai costs and zonesAjman vs Ras Al Khaimah vs Dubai, side by side
| Feature | Ajman Free Zone | RAKEZ (RAK) | Dubai free zones |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign ownership | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Entry price, year 1 | AED 5,555 — lowest published | AED 6,000 all-in | From AED 12,520 |
| Pricing model | Advertised tiers, reconfirm at quote | One package, visas bundled | Licence + itemised add-ons |
| Residence visas | Advertised tiers by count | Bundled by quota | By package or office |
| Live in Dubai? | Yes — the visa is federal | Yes | Yes |
| Prestige with banks | Expect more questions | Standard | Strongest (DMCC premium) |
| Best for | Absolute lowest entry cost | Predictable all-in budgeting | Brand-sensitive and premium setups |
How to open a company in Ajman, step by step
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Package and activity
Visa tier and licence activity — the two choices that set your price and your tax outcome. This is where we earn our fee.
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Licence application
KYC, passport copies and application filed directly with Ajman Free Zone. No flight, no notary trip: everything is signed remotely.
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Licence issued
Trade licence and corporate documents in hand. Your company legally exists and can sign contracts.
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Residence visa
Entry permit, status change if you are in the UAE, medical test, Emirates ID biometrics and visa stamping — the standard federal process.
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Bank account
Prepared file and introductions with banks that match your profile. Decision times vary from days to weeks — see the honest part below.
Documents required to register a company in Ajman
For a standard Ajman Free Zone setup with individual shareholders, this is the whole list.
Passport copy
Valid for at least 6 months, for every shareholder and director.
Passport photo
Recent, white background — the authority uses it for the visa file.
Contact and address details
Personal address and phone/email for KYC.
Short activity description
What the company sells and to whom — we draft the licence wording.
Corporate documents
Only if a company (not a person) will be a shareholder: incorporation set, attested.
Extra approvals
Only for regulated activities: finance, health, education, legal.
Where in Ajman: Ajman Free Zone and Ajman Media City
Ajman keeps it simple: one general free zone that competes on price, one budget creative registry, and the mainland for local trade. Pick by what the company will actually do.
Ajman Free Zone
AFZ · Ajman port side- Entry package advertised at AED 5,555 (zero visas), 2026
- Visa tiers advertised from ~AED 13,131 (1 visa)
- Licences issued in 1–3 working days
- Established authority — operating since 1988
Ajman Media City
AMC Free Zone- Budget registry for media, content and freelancers
- Aggressive package pricing, quoted per case
- Worth checking for solo creators counting every dirham
- We compare it against Shams before you choose
Ajman Mainland
Department of Economic Development- For selling inside the UAE or opening premises in Ajman
- Physical office required; cost depends on activity
- 100% foreign ownership for most activities since 2021
- Quoted per case — ask us for your configuration
How much does it cost to set up a company in Ajman?
Ajman Free Zone competes on one thing: price. The packages below are the zone’s advertised 2026 tiers — real numbers, but reconfirm-before-you-pay numbers, because budget zones revise price lists often.
| Ajman Free Zone package | Advertised price, year 1 |
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| No visas | AED 5,555 |
| 1 visa | ~AED 13,131 |
| 5 visas | ~AED 29,292 |
Zone-advertised 2026 tiers, AED. Reconfirmed at quote time.
- The zero-visa package at AED 5,555 is the lowest published entry price in the UAE. Visa tiers are the zone’s advertised bundles; each visa also runs the standard federal steps (entry permit, medical test, Emirates ID, stamping).
- Licences renew annually at the zone’s published rate. We re-verify every figure with Ajman Free Zone before each engagement and each renewal — advertised tiers move.
- Ajman Media City is the emirate’s budget creative registry, quoted per case. Our service fee is quoted separately — always itemised.
Ajman company renewal costs after year 1
The licence renews every year at the zone’s published rate and visas renew on the standard federal two-year cycle. Budget zones move their price lists more often than premium ones — we confirm before every renewal.
Annual licence renewal from year 2 (AED)
| Package | Annual renewal |
|---|---|
| No visas | From AED 5,555 (published rate) |
| 1 visa | ~AED 13,131 (published tier) |
| 5 visas | ~AED 29,292 (published tier) |
Visa renewal every 2 years
| Step | What it is |
|---|---|
| Zone visa fees | Per the zone’s current rate at renewal |
| Medical + Emirates ID | Standard federal steps, per visa holder |
| Visa stamping | Two-year cycle, handled by us end to end |
Each visa holder re-runs the standard federal medical and Emirates ID steps on the two-year cycle; the zone’s own visa fees are confirmed at renewal time. Compare RAKEZ, which bundles visa renewals into one flat package price.
Opening a business bank account with an Ajman company, honestly
UAE banks are national: an Ajman company applies at the same banks as a Dubai one. But let us be straight — compliance teams ask more questions about the cheapest licences, because that is where thin files cluster. The licence is not the problem; an unprepared file is.
What we do: we prepare the file the way compliance teams want to read it — real activity, real flows, coherent story — and introduce you to banks that match your profile, including fintech alternatives when a traditional account is slow.
What nobody can do: guarantee an approval. The decision always rests with the bank. Anyone who promises you a guaranteed account is overselling — that is the test to run on any provider you talk to.
Why establish your company in Ajman
- 0%
- personal income tax on salary and dividends
- 9%
- corporate tax — only on profit above AED 375,000
- 100%
- foreign ownership, no local sponsor
- 5%
- VAT — registration mandatory above AED 375,000 turnover
Tax is federal: an Ajman company faces exactly the same UAE corporate tax, VAT and 0% personal income tax as a Dubai company — including the QFZP regime for qualifying free zone income. What changes is the entry price, not the tax bill.
We do everything your Ajman company needs
Formation is the start, not the service. Dubase runs the entire corporate life of your company — one platform, one team, no hand-offs.
- Company formation
- Residence visas
- Bank account opening
- Accounting & bookkeeping
- Corporate tax registration
- Corporate tax return filing
- VAT registration & returns
- Tax audit support
- Licence & visa renewals
- AML & UBO compliance
- PRO & government services
Ajman company setup, term by term
Advertised tier
The zone’s published package price by visa count. Real, but revised often — always reconfirmed before you pay.
Entry package
The zero-visa licence at AED 5,555 — the number that makes Ajman the UAE’s lowest published entry point.
Federal residence visa
A UAE residence visa is national, whichever emirate sponsors it: you can live, work and bank in Dubai with an Ajman-sponsored visa.
Entry permit
The document that starts each residence visa: lets the applicant enter — or change status inside — the UAE.
Medical + Emirates ID
Mandatory federal medical test and biometric ID on every visa issue and renewal, at standard federal rates.
Substance
What banks look for beyond the licence: real activity, real flows, a real founder profile. Matters more, not less, at budget zones.
QFZP
Qualifying Free Zone Person: the regime that keeps qualifying free zone income at 0% corporate tax.
MOA
Memorandum of Association: the constitutional document of the company, issued at incorporation.
Setting up in Ajman: your questions, with numbers
Is Ajman really the cheapest place to open a UAE company?
On the published entry price, yes: AED 5,555 undercuts Sharjah (AED 5,750), RAKEZ (AED 6,000 all-in) and Dubai (from AED 12,520). But entry price is not total cost — once visas enter, RAKEZ’s bundled packages often close the gap. We run the all-in comparison for your visa count before you choose.
How much does it cost to set up a company in Ajman?
Ajman Free Zone advertises the zero-visa package at AED 5,555 for 2026 — the lowest published entry price in the UAE — with visa tiers advertised from about AED 13,131 (1 visa) to about AED 29,292 (5 visas), renewing annually at the zone’s published rate. We reconfirm the exact figure before you pay anything. Service fees are charged separately — a serious provider always shows both numbers.
Can I live in Dubai with an Ajman company?
Yes. The residence visa an Ajman zone sponsors is a federal UAE visa: you can live in Dubai, rent, get a driving licence and bank anywhere in the country. Ajman is about half an hour from Dubai along the coast.
How long does it take to open a company in Ajman?
Ajman Free Zone issues licences in 1–3 working days. The residence visa process adds 1 to 3 weeks — the same federal steps as everywhere in the UAE. The bank account runs in parallel and can take from days to several weeks depending on your profile.
Can a foreigner own 100% of an Ajman company?
Yes. Ajman free zone companies have always allowed 100% foreign ownership — no local sponsor or Emirati partner is required.
What taxes does an Ajman company pay?
Exactly the same as anywhere in the UAE — tax is federal: 9% corporate tax only on profit above AED 375,000 (qualifying free zone income can stay at 0% under the QFZP regime), 5% VAT with mandatory registration above AED 375,000 turnover, and 0% personal income tax. Choosing Ajman changes the entry price, not the tax bill.
Do banks accept companies from the cheapest free zones?
Yes — the banks are national and an Ajman licence is a legitimate UAE licence. But compliance teams do ask more questions where thin files cluster, and that is the budget zones. The licence is not the problem; an unprepared file is. We prepare yours the way compliance wants to read it, and nobody — us included — can guarantee an approval.
Do I need a physical office in Ajman?
No. The entry package covers the legal address requirement; offices and warehouses are optional upgrades. You do not need to live or work in Ajman to keep the company.
What does it cost to keep an Ajman company alive each year?
The licence renews annually at the zone’s published rate — from AED 5,555 for the zero-visa package, with visa tiers at their advertised rates. Visas renew on the standard federal two-year cycle with the medical and Emirates ID steps per holder. Budget zones revise price lists often, so we confirm before every renewal.
Can I set up an Ajman company without travelling to the UAE?
Yes. The licence and corporate documents are processed fully remotely. You only need to enter the UAE when you activate your residence visa (medical test and biometrics), and some banks require one in-person meeting.
What is Ajman Media City and when does it make sense?
Ajman Media City is the emirate’s budget creative registry — aggressive package pricing for media, content and freelance activities, quoted per case. For solo creators counting every dirham it is worth comparing against Shams in Sharjah; we run both quotes before you choose.
Can I move from Ajman to a bigger-name zone later?
Yes. The usual route is a new licence in the target zone with assets and contracts migrated. Many founders start in Ajman at the lowest entry cost and move when the brand or the bank justifies it — we plan the path before you commit.
Where these numbers come from
Every figure on this page traces to an official source. Rates change — we verify them before every engagement.
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