Ajman Free Zone Authority (AFZA) — Business Setup Packages

Ajman Free Zone Authority (AFZA)

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One of the oldest Free Zones in the UAE – the Ajman Free Zone (AFZ) was established in 1988, leading to a massive industrial development by engaging a great number of companies to benefit from the investment privileges. Ajman Free Zone thereby strengthened industry, trade and the financial sector in the UAE at its early stages. The Ajman Free Zone provides you with the opportunity to find benefits of Ajman Port, serving over 1000 vessels in a year, has emerged as an important maritime focal point today. With My Business Consulting, you can become one of the Ajman free zone companies that has all the tools necessary to succeed.

Strategically situated at the entrance of the Arabian Gulf, Ajman Free Zone is well placed to serve the eastern and western trade markets. At My Business Consulting DMCC, we help you estimate the Ajman free zone company setup cost along with assisting you in getting a general trading license in Ajman and other types of licenses, allowed to be established with the authority. The Ajman Free Zone is an emerging free zone in the UAE and with our help you can get the right Ajman free zone visa for your corporate needs.

Ajman free zone today has approximately 256 industrial firms which constitutes for 20% of the total number of industrial units in the UAE and ranks third among all the Emirates. Goods from Ajman are exported to over 65 countries. With the contribution of more than 50 companies, established with the assistance of My Business Consulting DMCC, Ajman Free Zone has become one of the most desirable directions in the UAE.

ADVANTAGES OF BUSINESS SETUP IN AFZA


No corporate tax


Low cost of living


No personal income tax


100% foreign ownership


Strategic and central location


Competitive handling charges


Lower prices of land and office rents


100% repatriation of capital and profits


Ready/easy availability of raw material

ADVANTAGES OF BUSINESS SETUP IN AFZA

  • No corporate tax

  • Low cost of living

  • No personal income tax

  • 100% foreign ownership

  • Strategic and central location

  • Competitive handling charges

  • Lower prices of land and office rents

  • 100% repatriation of capital and profits

  • Ready/easy availability of raw material

TYPES OF LICENSES IN AFZA


Commercial License: Licenses that grant the capability to import, export, and distribute entertainment products throughout the UAE.


Industrial/Manufacture License: Licenses providing necessary manufacturing facilities within the free zone for holders to accomplish multiple functions including the imports of raw materials, the manufacture of listed goods, and the export of products abroad.


Services License: Licenses authorizing corporations to operate the services listed on the license contract clause.


Pioneers License: The Pioneers’ Package has been created to empower youth and enable professional independence. It is available to those between 20 to 30 years of age, so it’s ideal for under-graduates, postgraduates, young entrepreneurs, and start-up companies.


Freelancer License: Benefit from the most cost-effective license in all the Emirates for Freelancers that fall in one of the 40 categories provided by AFZA.


E-commerce License: A license category, specific to companies carrying out business in electronic trading activities, allowing businesses to leverage the growth potential of e-commerce across B2C and B2B opportunities.

TYPES OF LICENSES IN AFZA

  • Commercial License: Licenses that grant the capability to import, export, and distribute entertainment products throughout the UAE.

  • Industrial/Manufacture License: Licenses providing necessary manufacturing facilities within the free zone for holders to accomplish multiple functions including the imports of raw materials, the manufacture of listed goods, and the export of products abroad.

  • Services License: Licenses authorizing corporations to operate the services listed on the license contract clause.

  • Pioneers License: The Pioneers’ Package has been created to empower youth and enable professional independence. It is available to those between 20 to 30 years of age, so it’s ideal for under-graduates, postgraduates, young entrepreneurs, and start-up companies.

  • Freelancer License: Benefit from the most cost-effective license in all the Emirates for Freelancers that fall in one of the 40 categories provided by AFZA.

  • E-commerce License: A license category, specific to companies carrying out business in electronic trading activities, allowing businesses to leverage the growth potential of e-commerce across B2C and B2B opportunities.

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BUSINESS REGISTRATION FEES IN AFZA

To start your business setup in Ajman Free Trade Zone or any other free zone in UAE, get in touch with My Business Consulting DMCC today. My Business Consulting DMCC will provide you with full support in setting up your business in AFZA with the most suitable facilities, assistance in opening a corporate or personal bank account, obtaining a residence visa in UAE and more. We will assist you to choose the right corporate structure and license, based on your requirements and business goals.

Below you will find the general list of AFZA fees for company registration. To know more about the latest offers for business registration in AFZA, request a customized proposal with fees breakdown from our Business Setup Experts today!

1. Type of License

Each activity of a company, falls under a specific type of License.

In general, cost per License type includes: initial approval, registration, business license, facility (if applicable), general services, utilities, Chamber of Commerce Certificate, tenancy contract, Establishment Card, security approval & Articles of Association and other fees up on selected package type.

HOT DESK PACKAGES ANNUAL FEES
Trading License with 1 Activity AED 13,535
Trading License with 2 Activities AED 14,835
Trading License with 3 Activities/Service License AED 16,135
General Trading License AED 18,735
E - commerce License AED 19,635

Note:
Additional fee of AED 500 might apply if the selected license requires pre-approval.


SMART DESK PACKAGES ANNUAL FEES
Trading License with 1 Activity AED 21,625
Trading License with 2 Activities AED 22,925
Trading License with 3 Activities/Service License AED 24,225
General Trading License AED 26,825
E - commerce License AED 27,725

Note:
Additional fee of AED 500 might apply if the selected license requires pre-approval.


FREELANCER AND PIONEER PACKAGES ANNUAL FEES
Freelancer* License (2 Visas and family sponsorship eligible) AED 6,000
Pioneer* License (1 Visa and family sponsorship eligible) AED 5,000

Note:
* Applicants for the Pioneer License must be aged between 20 to 30 years.
* Packages includes Open 24-hour office space and free Wi-Fi.

2. Type of Facility

OFFICE FACILITY TYPE VISA ELIGIBILITY ANNUAL FEE
Hot Desk 2 Included in the Hot Desk setup package
Smart Desk 3 Included in the Smart Desk setup package
Open Space with Free Wi-Fi 1-2 Included in the Freelancer & Pioneer setup packages

3. Residence Visa in Ajman Free Trade Zone Fees

SERVICES FEES
Investor Visa Fees – valid for 3 years AED 2,350
Employment Visa Fees – valid for 3 years AED 2,050
Visa Status Change AED 855
Medical Test & Emirates ID & photo AED 1,250

Note:
Visa procedures in AFZA is a subject to E-channel registration fees of AED 3,200, the renewal fee is AED 1,100.

4. My Business Consulting DMCC Service Packages

To get your customized company registration proposal, or to start your business setup process in Ajman Free Trade Zone or any other free zone in UAE, get in touch with My Business Consulting DMCC today.

COMPLETE BUSINESS SETUP PACKAGE

  • Corporate Consultancy

  • Regular update regarding the full process

  • Initial Approval: company name, activity, shareholder's structure

  • Business Plan Summary

  • Company Registration

  • Facility Arrangement (Business Park)

  • Company Licensing

  • Establishment Card

  • Company Stamp

  • Company Letterhead

  • Company Profile

  • Accounts Guide for UAE Businesses not registered for VAT

  • FREE Documents Expiration Notifications after one year

Service Fee - AED 5,000

Additional Fees:

  • Subsidiary/ Branch – AED 2,500 for Corporate Due Diligence

  • NOC from 3rd party (if required) – starting from AED 500

After obtaining the license and establishment card of the company, you may process the UAE Residence Visa or Bank Account Opening by yourself, however, shall you require professional assistance of My Business Consulting – kindly upgrade your Package.

UPGRADE
YOUR BUSINESS SETUP PACKAGE
BANK ACCOUNT OPENING SERVICES UAE RESIDENT VISA SERVICES

  • Assessment of Individual/Corporate Background

  • Preparation of Required Documents with a Company Profile specially designed for banks

  • Coordination with Relationship Officer before Account Opening Application Meeting

  • Scheduling Meeting with Relationship Officer

  • Full Assistance during Bank Account Opening Application and Interview

  • Follow-up of Account Opening

  • Regular Updates

  • Introduction of Official Relationship Manager

  • Assessment of Individuals Documents

  • Review of Required Documents

  • Obtaining Entry Permit

  • Typing for Medical Test and Emirates ID

  • Full Assistance in Medical Test, including transfers

  • Full Assistance in EID Biometrics, including transfers

  • Obtaining Visa Stamping

  • Collection of Emirates ID

  • Free document expiration notification after 3 years

AED 7,500+
Service Fee		 AED 2,500+
Service Fee
Please note that My Business Consulting DMCC will accept and provide Bank Account Opening assistance only to those companies whose shareholders are holding UAE Residence Visa and are having similar business activity (as to what is proposed) in their home country.

Note:
Fees are the subject for additional 5% Value Added Tax (VAT).

4. My Business Consulting DMCC Service Packages

To get your customized company registration proposal, or to start your business setup process in Ajman Free Trade Zone or any other free zone in UAE, get in touch with My Business Consulting DMCC today.

COMPLETE BUSINESS SETUP PACKAGE

  • Corporate Consultancy

  • Regular update regarding the full process

  • Initial Approval: company name, activity, shareholder's structure

  • Business Plan Summary

  • Company Registration

  • Facility Arrangement (Business Park)

  • Company Licensing

  • Establishment Card

  • Company Stamp

  • Company Letterhead

  • Company Profile

  • Accounts Guide for UAE Businesses not registered for VAT

  • FREE Documents Expiration Notifications after one year

Service Fee - AED 5,000

Additional Fees:

  • Subsidiary/ Branch – AED 2,500 for Corporate Due Diligence

  • NOC from 3rd party (if required) – starting from AED 500

After obtaining the license and establishment card of the company, you may process the UAE Residence Visa or Bank Account Opening by yourself, however, shall you require professional assistance of My Business Consulting – kindly upgrade your Package.


UPGRADE
YOUR BUSINESS SETUP PACKAGE
BANK ACCOUNT OPENING SERVICES

  • Assessment of Individual/Corporate Background

  • Preparation of Required Documents with a Company Profile specially designed for banks

  • Coordination with Relationship Officer before Account Opening Application Meeting

  • Scheduling Meeting with Relationship Officer

  • Full Assistance during Bank Account Opening Application and Interview

  • Follow-up of Account Opening

  • Regular Updates

  • Introduction of Official Relationship Manager
AED 7,500+
Service Fee
Please note that My Business Consulting DMCC will accept and provide Bank Account Opening assistance only to those companies whose shareholders are holding UAE Residence Visa and are having similar business activity (as to what is proposed) in their home country.

UAE RESIDENT VISA SERVICES

  • Assessment of Individuals Documents

  • Review of Required Documents

  • Obtaining Entry Permit

  • Typing for Medical Test and Emirates ID

  • Full Assistance in Medical Test, including transfers

  • Full Assistance in EID Biometrics, including transfers

  • Obtaining Visa Stamping

  • Collection of Emirates ID

  • Free document expiration notification after 3 years

AED 2,500+
Service Fee
Note:
Fees are the subject for additional 5% Value Added Tax (VAT).

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