Ajman Free Zone

Ajman (25 min from Dubai) — Established 1988

From AED 6,500/year
Setup: 2-3 business days

Ajman Free Zone is one of the most budget-friendly options in the UAE, offering easy setup and a wide range of business activities. Located just 25 minutes from Dubai, it provides good value for money.

Key Benefits

  • Very affordable
  • Close to Dubai
  • Quick processing
  • Wide activity range

License Types & Costs

License Starting From
AED 6,500/year
Annual Renewal
AED 6,500
Available license types:
tradingserviceindustriale-commercefreelancer

Visa Packages

1
visa
~AED 3,000
3
visas
~AED 7,500

Visa costs are approximate and may vary based on nationality and package type.

Office Options

flexi deskshared officeprivate officewarehouse

Popular Business Activities

General TradingE-CommerceConsultingIT ServicesFood Trading

Pros

  • Budget-friendly
  • Close to Dubai
  • Fast processing
  • No minimum capital

Cons

  • Ajman address
  • Smaller business community
  • Banking more difficult

Best For

Budget businessesStartupsSmall tradersE-commerce

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