One of the UAE's longest-established free zones — Ajman Free Zone (ANCFZ) gives you 100% ownership and fast, remote setup at the lowest entry price in our line-up, a budget-friendly base for trading, services and startups.
The lowest entry price in our line-up for a genuine UAE licence, with 100% ownership and a quick, remote setup. Best for lean, cost-first businesses — here's where it fits, and where it doesn't.
A starter licence, 100% foreign-owned. Your final figure depends on:
We build a written quote around your exact setup, so you see the full breakdown before you commit — no surprises later.
Split payments Setup fees can be paid in instalments with Tamara. Your advisor confirms eligibility and terms with your quote.
| ANCFZ | SRTIP | SHAMS | IFZA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting cost | from 4,888 | from 5,510 | from 6,885 | from 12,900 |
| Visa capacity | Up to 7–8 | Up to 8–10 | Up to 8–10 | Up to 3 |
| Best for | Budget startups | Tech & research | Media & creative | Dubai services |
| Location | Ajman | Sharjah | Sharjah | Dubai |
In short: Ajman Free Zone is the cheapest way into a UAE licence. SRTIP is close on price with a tech focus, SHAMS adds media strength, and IFZA is the step up to a Dubai address.
An Ajman Free Zone licence starts from AED 4,888 for a starter package — the lowest entry price of the seven zones we work with, confirmed with the zone on 31 July 2026. The entry price is zero-visa, so no establishment card is needed yet; it comes with the visa-bearing packages, and visas and extra activities are priced to your exact setup. we send a full written breakdown before you commit.
Yes. Ajman Free Zone is a free zone, so you keep 100% foreign ownership — no local partner or sponsor required.
Up to 7–8 depending on your package. We'll confirm your exact allocation before you commit.
Not directly. You'd sell to the mainland through a local distributor, or add a dual licence — we'll advise the cleanest route for your activity.
Usually just a few working days once your documents are in order, with visa stamping shortly after.
Yes — it's one of the cheapest routes to a genuine UAE licence, which makes it popular for first-time founders and lean startups.
Yes. We prepare your application, match you to the right bank for your activity, and support you through onboarding.
Ask AgentBiz — with Ajman Free Zone already loaded — or talk to a human advisor. Honest guidance, an itemised quote, no obligation.