Ajman Free Zone · Ajman

Ajman Free Zone Company Setup

Ajman Free Zone (AFZ) is one of the UAE's longest-established free zones (est. 1988). The Zero Visa starter package is AED 5,555 (confirmed). AFZ visa allocation goes up to 4 visas max. Ask for a written setup plan before you pay. AFZ is not Ajman NuVentures Centre Free Zone (ANCFZ) (AED 4,888 Zero Visa). Related: RAKEZ, SHAMS, Meydan, and the free zones hub.

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Ajman Free Zone
100%YoursForeign ownership
4Up toVisas
3–5DaysTo set up
Flexi-deskOffice options
DistributorMainland access
The structure

Who should choose AFZ?

Strong fit: established AFZ brand; up to 4 visas; Dubai address not required. Choose ANCFZ for NuVentures packages including AED 4,888 Zero Visa (up to 7 visas).

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A strong fit for

  • Founders who want the AFZ nameAFZ has operated since 1988 — the recognised Ajman Free Zone authority, not NuVentures.
  • Lean trading and services teamsA genuine UAE licence with 100% ownership when a Dubai address is not essential.
  • Up to 4 residence visasAFZ packages top out at 4 visas. That is the confirmed maximum on this page.
  • Budget-conscious first companiesZero-visa from AED 5,555 — higher than ANCFZ's AED 4,888, still well below Dubai zones.
  • Remote / flexi-desk setupsStart without a private office; upgrade only if visa or activity needs it.
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Consider another route if

  • You want the AED 4,888 NuVentures entryThat package is ANCFZ, a separate Ajman authority — not AFZ.
  • You need more than 4 visasAFZ max is 4. ANCFZ lists 1–7; larger teams may need another zone or a bigger office elsewhere.
  • You need a Dubai or premium addressClients who expect Dubai may prefer IFZA or Meydan.
  • You'll sell directly to the UAE mainlandYou'd still need a distributor or a mainland licence to invoice locally.
What it costs

Cost & what's included

Base
Costed for your setupFees vary by activity, visa count and office choice

Treat any single from-figure as a package headline, not a full year-one budget. Starter / zero-visa licence is AED 5,555 (confirmed). Visa-bearing packages (up to 4 visas max) are on quote. Establishment card / immigration / office / renewal are on quote as applicable. What moves the number:

  • Activity list
  • Visa count (0–4)
  • Office type
  • Immigration fees

AFZ allocation is up to 4 visas maximum (confirmed). Per-visa package prices on quote. For ANCFZ 1–7 packages see /free-zones/ancfz/. Corporate bank account introduction is a Bizvisor service — not a zone inclusion.

Split payments Setup fees can be paid in instalments with Tamara. Your advisor confirms eligibility and terms with your quote.

What is included in an AFZ package?

  • ✓ 100% foreign ownership for permitted activities
  • ✓ Licence under Ajman Free Zone (AFZ)
  • ✓ Ajman address / flexi-desk or office as per package
  • ✓ Visa quota only if included — up to 4 visas max
  • ✓ Corporate bank account introduction (a Bizvisor service, not a zone inclusion)
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At a glance

The essentials

Legal structure
Free Zone LLC, or a branch of an existing company
Authority
Ajman Free Zone (AFZ) — not ANCFZ
Business activities
Broad across trading, services and light industry — confirm the exact list with AFZ
Activities included
Set by the package tier you choose — we confirm the exact count with AFZ before you commit
Visa capacity
Up to 4 visas maximum
Corporate tax
0% on Qualifying Income if you meet the Qualifying Free Zone Person conditions — adequate substance here, audited accounts, and staying within the de minimis limits. Non-qualifying income is taxed at 9% with no AED 375,000 band. Fail the conditions and you fall into the ordinary regime: 0% to AED 375,000, 9% above
VAT
5% — register once turnover passes AED 375,000
Immigration
Establishment card and e-channel for visas — priced on quote with visa-bearing packages
Licence renewal
Annual — confirmed on your renewal plan, not the same as the year-one headline
Emirate
Ajman
The honest view

Advantages & limitations

✓What works in its favour
  • Confirmed Zero Visa from AED 5,555 — an established AFZ entry, not a guessed figure.
  • 100% foreign ownership, with no local partner or sponsor for permitted activities.
  • The AFZ brand — operating since 1988, distinct from NuVentures (ANCFZ).
  • Fast, remote setup — licence often within a few working days once documents are complete.
–Worth knowing first
  • Ajman, not Dubai — less prestige than a Dubai address.
  • Visas cap at 4 — not the zone if you already know you need more.
  • Selling to the UAE mainland needs a distributor or a dual licence.
  • Not the cheapest Ajman 0-visa — ANCFZ publishes AED 4,888.
How it stacks up

Ajman Free Zone vs ANCFZ and nearby zones

AFZANCFZSRTIPSHAMS
Starting costfrom 5,555from 4,888from 5,510from 6,885
Visa capacityUp to 41–7 maxUp to 8–10Up to 8–10
Best forAFZ brand, ≤4 visasNuVentures 4,888 entryTech & researchMedia & creative
LocationAjmanAjmanSharjahSharjah

In short: AFZ is the established Ajman Free Zone (AED 5,555 zero visa, 4 visas max). ANCFZ is a different authority (AED 4,888, 1–7 visas). SRTIP sits close on price with a tech-park fit; SHAMS is the Sharjah media option. Compare all of them on the free zones hub.

The process

From plan to trading in about a week

1
Get your planPackage, exact cost and timeline confirmed — including whether AFZ or ANCFZ is the right Ajman route.
2
RegisterLicence issued with Ajman Free Zone (AFZ).
3
Card & visaEstablishment card and visa stamping if your package includes visas (up to 4).
4
Bank & go liveCorporate account intro — you're trading.
FAQ

Common questions

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No. AFZ is est. 1988 (afz.gov.ae). ANCFZ is separate (ancfz.ae). Different URLs on Bizvisor.

Zero Visa AED 5,555 (confirmed). Visa packages (1–4) on quote.

Up to 4 visas max (confirmed). Charges depend on package — ask for a written plan.

Yes, for permitted free-zone activities.

Not always directly — may need distributor, dual structure, or mainland licence.

Other routes

Consider instead

ANCFZ

Ajman NuVentures Centre Free Zone · separate authority, Zero Visa from AED 4,888, visas 1–7.

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 RAKEZ

Ras Al Khaimah · industrial, warehousing and trading strength.

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 Meydan

Dubai · a well-priced Dubai licence and virtual-office address.

Compare →
Written by Bizvisor EditorialBizvisor in-house editorial team

Regulations verified 14 September 2026

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