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Ajman Free Zone
Ajman Free Zone is an independent, investor-friendly free zone established in 1988, offering competitive packages, quick license set-up, and a strategic location near Ajman Port and Dubai/Sharjah airports. It hosts over 9,000 companies from 165 countries and provides a sustainable environment for growth with low costs and modern solutions. afz.gov.ae afz.gov.ae
reseller prices only
tier 1
since 1988 afz.gov.ae
FZEFZC
Licence-only total
total not yet confirmed
the one total model is not live, so each proven price is shown on its own
One-visa total
total not yet confirmed
the one total model is not live, so each proven price is shown on its own
Minimum share capital
not yet confirmed
No
Typical days to licence
not yet confirmed
unproven or unpublished
Packages, as published
Official rows come from the authority's own list. A row marked agent comes from a reseller because the authority does not publish that package, and it can contain a margin.
| Package | Licence | Visas | Workspace | Setup | Renewal | Kind | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual office, zero visalowest published price from agent freezoneradar.ae | Business License | n/a | virtual | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | agent | freezoneradar.ae |
| Freelancer permit, zero visalowest published price from agent freezoneradar.ae; renewal not stated | Freelancer Permit | n/a | virtual | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | agent | freezoneradar.ae |
| Freelancer permit, 1 visalowest published price from agent freezoneradar.ae; renewal not stated | Freelancer Permit | n/a | virtual | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | agent | freezoneradar.ae |
| Virtual office, 1 visalowest published price from agent freezoneradar.ae | Business License | n/a | virtual | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | agent | freezoneradar.ae |
| Virtual office, 2 visaslowest published price from agent freezoneradar.ae; renewal assumed same as setup | Business License | n/a | virtual | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | agent | freezoneradar.ae |
| Physical office, Al Jurf, 1 visalowest published price from agent freezoneradar.ae | Business License | n/a | dedicated desk | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | agent | freezoneradar.ae |
| Virtual office, 3 visaslowest published price from agent freezoneradar.ae; renewal assumed same as setup | Business License | n/a | virtual | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | agent | freezoneradar.ae |
| Virtual office, 4 visaslowest published price from agent freezoneradar.ae; renewal assumed same as setup | Business License | n/a | virtual | not yet confirmed | not yet confirmed | agent | freezoneradar.ae |
Promotions the authority advertises
- Shuraa offer: all-inclusive license package for amount not yet confirmed including free tax consultation and flexi desk (source: https://lp.shuraa.com/offers/Ajman-freezone-offer/)
Fees, line by line
The figures our sum is built from. Only a proven fee is shown; the rest read not yet confirmed, and a reseller-only figure says so on its line.
Registrationnot yet confirmedafz.gov.ae
Licencenot yet confirmedafz.gov.ae
Establishment cardnot yet confirmedafz.gov.ae
Immigration cardnot yet confirmedafz.gov.ae
Residence visa, per personnot yet confirmedafz.gov.ae
Medical and Emirates ID, per personnot yet confirmedafz.gov.ae
Minimum share capitalnot yet confirmednot paid upafz.gov.ae
Investor Visa (3 years)not yet confirmedbohemian.ae
Medical Test, Emirates ID and Photonot yet confirmedbohemian.ae
E-Channel Registration (first time)not yet confirmedbohemian.ae
Establishment Cardnot yet confirmedbohemian.ae
Entry Permitnot yet confirmedaurionuae.com
Visa Status Changenot yet confirmedaurionuae.com
Residence Visa Stampingnot yet confirmedaurionuae.com
Establishment Card (1 Year)not yet confirmedaurionuae.com
Investor visa, two years (entry permit 850, medical 765, Emirates ID 470, stamping 650)not yet confirmedsahla.ae
Establishment cardnot yet confirmedsahla.ae
Workspace
Reseller prices seen against the official line
What a missing number means
The line stays visible and reads not yet confirmed. A figure the research records but the verification pass has not proven is never shown, and never becomes a zero.
Company and licence types
Company types
- Free Zone Establishment (FZE)
Single shareholder (individual or corporate), 100% ownership - Free Zone Company (FZC)
Multiple shareholders (individuals or corporates), shares determined by partners - Branch of a Local Company
Parent company holds a valid license from any UAE licensing authority - Branch of a Foreign Company
Parent company established outside the UAE
Licence types
- Industrial/Manufacture
Manufacturing and industrial activities - Commercial
Trading activities; general trading allows only 1 activity, while a commercial trade license allows up to 3 activities - Services
Service-oriented activities - Pioneers
Not defined in sources; likely for startups or innovative projects - Freelancer
Individual professional services; allows mainland trading and up to 2 visas - E-commerce
Online trading; allows import/export - Offshore
Offshore company formation
How the authority processes it
Each step names who holds it. Days are the authority's published figure or a gap.
- step 1 · days gapChoose business type and licenseAFZ sales experts assist
- step 2 · days gapSubmit application and documentsApplicant with AFZ guidance
- step 3 · days gapLicense issuanceAFZ
The authority's portal
NameAjman Free Zone Customer Portalhttps://bit.ly/2DHuHHR
Who filespublic
Fully onlineYes
E-signaturenot stated
API or integrationNot mentioned in sources
Partner programmenot stated
Selling to the UAE mainland
Freelancer license explicitly allows mainland trading. For other license types, not specified in sources. afz.gov.ae
Corporate tax
No information on corporate tax qualifying free zone person status in provided sources. The rules page lists VAT law but not corporate tax. afz.gov.ae
Documents the authority asks for
Individual shareholder
- Trade name approval fee (amount not yet confirmed) ajman.ae
- Feasibility study (for industrial, service, electronic activities) ajman.ae
- No-objection letter from current sponsor (if UAE resident) ajman.ae
- Colored passport-size photograph ajman.ae
- Passport valid for 6 months ajman.ae
Corporate shareholder
- Trade name approval fee (amount not yet confirmed) ajman.ae
- Feasibility study (if applicable) ajman.ae
- No-objection letter from current sponsor (if UAE resident) ajman.ae
- Colored passport-size photograph ajman.ae
- Passport valid for 6 months ajman.ae
- Memorandum of Association/Articles of Association afz.gov.ae
- Board Resolution afz.gov.ae
- Certificate of Incorporation afz.gov.ae
- Power of Attorney afz.gov.ae
- Registration Certificate from home country afz.gov.ae
- Passport copy of representative/manager (valid 6 months) afz.gov.ae
After the licence
Financial year, audit, corporate tax, VAT, UBO and renewal, as the authority states them.
Financial year
Audit and financial statements
Audited accounts requiredYessource
Who mustAll companiessource
Submission deadlineWithin 3 months of financial year endWithin 3 months of financial year endsource
Approved auditor listNosource
Fee or penalty (AED)not yet confirmedsource
NotesConflicting information: stalawfirm.com states no obligation to submit auditing reports, but recent sources (findcpa.ae, farahatco.com) indicate audited financial statements required for license renewal and for QFZPs. Penalty is license renewal blocked.source
VAT
Corporate tax
Registration deadlinenot yet confirmedsource
QFZP conditionsMust be a Free Zone Person, not elect standard rules, comply with arm's length principle, maintain audited financial statements, and meet de minimis requirements.source
Return deadline9 months after financial year end9 months after financial year endsource
Late registration penalty (AED)not yet confirmedsource
UBO, ESR and AML
Licence renewal
Banking
Accounting records
Annual obligations
Audited financial statements submissionAnnualWithin 3 months of financial year endsource
Annual license renewalAnnualAnniversary of license issuancesource
Corporate tax registrationAnnualWithin prescribed timelinesource
Corporate tax return filingAnnual9 months after financial year endsource
VAT return filing (if registered)Annual28th of month following tax period endsource
ESR notificationAnnual6 months after financial year endsource
ESR reportAnnual12 months after financial year endsource
UBO register updateAnnualWithin 60 days of changesource
How we file it
Internal view of the authority's channels and screens. It is what a filing integration has to work against, not a promise that the filing is live. integration source
Application channels
Customer Portalhttps://eportal.afz.gov.ae/vf_loginwho can use: Investors and agentslogin: Required (credentials)Main digital channel for company registration, amendments, and service requests. Also accessible via mobile apps.source
Email (Agent Registration)no URLwho can use: Prospective agentslogin: NoneEmail afz.agent@afz.ae for agent registration and inquiries. Mentioned in service manual.source
Personal Attendanceno URLwho can use: Alllogin: NonePhysical presence at Ajman Free Zone. Required for signature verification after certain amendments.source
Mobile App (iOS)https://apps.apple.com/ae/app/afz-customer-app/id1450926103who can use: Investorslogin: RequiredAFZ Customer App for iOS.source
Mobile App (Android)https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.afza.afzcustomerappwho can use: Investorslogin: RequiredAFZ Customer App for Android.source
Offshore/International Ajman Agents Websiteno URLwho can use: Agentslogin: UnknownDedicated website for offshore/international license agents. URL not provided in sources.source
Agent or partner programme
Existsyes
NameRepresentative Agent Program
Feesnot yet confirmed
Commission or discountnot stated
How to applyEmail afz.agent@afz.ae or submit through customer portal
Contactafz.agent@afz.ae
RequirementsCompany profile; Copy of authorized signatory passport including visa page; Copy of the company to be registered commercial license
Screens inside the portal
- step 1Choose business type and activityInvestor (with optional sales expert assistance)inputs: Business activity, Legal structure (FZE, FZC, branch), Proposed company name
- step 2Submit application with documentsInvestor or PRO (under Power of Attorney)inputs: Personal details, Contact informationuploads: Copy of valid passport, Copy of visa (if UAE resident), No objection certificate from sponsor (if UAE resident), Passport-size personal photo, Feasibility study (for industrial or service activities)
- step 3Sign legal documentsInvestor (digital or physical signature; notarization and courier if overseas)uploads: Signed application form, Signature card (if required)
- step 4Pay fees onlineInvestorinputs: Payment details
- step 5Obtain trade licenseAFZ (license issued digitally)
Formats, signatures, payment
Document formatsnot stated
Signatures and identitySignatures required on application forms and signature card. For amendments, physical presence at AFZ is required for signature verification. Remote setup possible with notarized documents and Power of Attorney. Identity verified via passport copy, visa copy, and photo.
PaymentOnline payment via customer portal. Fees vary by package; cost calculator available at https://afz.gov.ae/en/cost-calculator/. Specific payment methods not detailed in sources.
Status trackingStatus updates communicated via email and visible on customer portal dashboard. License issued in digital format.
API or bulk filingnot stated
After the licence, onlineAdd partner (shareholder); Remove shareholder; Replace shareholder; Change manager; License renewal; Amendment of license type; Establishment card amendment; Transfer shares to new shareholders; FZC/FZE conversion
Automation risks
- Login required (credentials)
- Possible CAPTCHA
- Manual signature verification (physical presence for some amendments)
- No public API
- Terms of service not reviewed for anti-automation clauses
- Sales expert involvement may require human interaction
Open integration gaps
- Exact license fees not provided; only amendment costs in FAQ
- Document format requirements (PDF, JPG, etc.) not specified
- Agent program fees and commission structure not mentioned
- API or bulk submission capabilities not documented
- Specific online payment methods (credit card, bank transfer) not listed
- Offshore/International agents website URL not given
- Detailed portal screen flow not available from sources
What we still do not know about Ajman Free Zone
The research names its own holes. They stay on the page until a source fills them.
Prices
- Official AFZ price list not available; all prices from agents.
- Individual fee breakdown (registration, license, establishment card) not provided by official source; conflicting agent figures.
- Visa cost varies: first visa amount not yet confirmed, additional amount not yet confirmed (source: freezoneradar.ae).
- Medical and Emirates ID costs vary by agent (900, amount not yet confirmed).
- Coworking desk-only price not available separately; physical office package includes license and visa.
- Renewal prices for freelancer permits not stated.
- Share capital minimum not specified; paid-up capital not required per Business Link UAE.
Structure and process
- Corporate tax qualifying free zone person status not mentioned
- Remote setup possibility for initial license not specified; only amendment physical presence confirmed
- Bank account opening process or requirements not provided
- Portal API/integration, partner/agent program, e-signature, and payment methods not detailed
- Who it does not suit not explicitly stated
- License types 'Pioneers', 'Services', 'Industrial', 'E-commerce', 'Offshore' lack details on activities per license and specific covers
- Minimum capital for Free Zone Company (FZC) not specified
- Total typical days based on government platform (14 working days); AFZ process steps lack individual durations
Compliance
- No information on visa and labour obligations
- No information on banking commonly used banks, account opening days, min balance, pain points
- No information on deregistration process and cost
- Conflicting information on audit requirement (stalawfirm.com vs others)
- No official fee for license renewal
- No official cost for audit (only agent estimates)
- No specific deadline for corporate tax registration
- No information on AML/GoAML registration
Sources
Everything above was read from these pages. The read date is on each line.
Cost Calculator - Ajman Free Zonehttps://afz.gov.ae/en/cost-calculator/read 2026-10-20
Ajman Free Zone | Rules & Regulationshttps://afz.gov.ae/en/help-and-support/rules-and-regulations.htmlread 2026-10-20
Effortless Business Setup: Choose, Submit, & Obtain Licensehttps://afz.gov.ae/en/start-your-business.htmlread 2026-10-20
Company Formation in Ajman Free Zone | Aurion Business Setuphttps://aurionuae.com/company-formation-in-ajman-freezoneread 2026-10-20
Ajman Free Zone Company Setup, UAE | Citi Venture Grouphttps://citiventuregroup.com/company-formation/ajmanread 2026-10-20
Ajman Free Zone Digital Services | Business Solutions and Online Serviceshttps://eportal.afz.gov.ae/fzaoneclick/s/all-servicesread 2026-10-20
Ajman Free Zone Cost 2026: Licence from amount not yet confirmed, Visa Feeshttps://freezoneradar.ae/ajman-free-zone/read 2026-10-20
Set up your company in Ajman Free Zone | Sahlahttps://sahla.ae/freezone/afz-company-setupread 2026-10-20
Ajman Free Zone Authority (AFZA), Bohemian Corporate Serviceshttps://www.bohemian.ae/afza/read 2026-10-20