In three steps: choose your business type, submit the documents and payment, and obtain the licence. Ajman Free Zone then issues the licence with a bank letter and registration kit, and the visa process starts.
It offers establishments, companies and branches of local or foreign companies, across more than 3,500 activities. NXTSTAR handles the application and the lease that the licence depends on.
Last reviewed: by the NXTSTAR team.
Rules are set by the authority and can change. Confirm the current position before you apply.
Who Ajman Free Zone suits
Ajman Free Zone suits trading, light manufacturing and service businesses that want low overheads with access to Ajman Port, and freelancers using its dedicated package.
A business whose clients expect a Dubai or Abu Dhabi address should weigh that before choosing Ajman.
Company structures
- Free Zone Establishment (FZE).
- Free Zone Company (FZC).
- Branch of a local company.
- Branch of a foreign company.
Licences and activities
- Commercial licence.
- Industrial or manufacturing licence.
- Services licence.
- E-commerce licence.
- Freelancer and pioneer packages for individuals and early-stage founders.
Documents
- Passport copy for each shareholder and the manager
- Application through the customer portal
- Chosen activities and trade name
- For a branch: the parent company's corporate documents
The process, step by step
- Choose the business type and activities.
- Submit the documents and pay.
- Receive the licence, bank letter and registration kit.
- Begin visa applications.
What is particular to Ajman Free Zone
The zone's rules require a licensee to hold both a valid licence and a valid lease, so the two renew together. Its services run through a paperless customer portal.
What NXTSTAR does, and what we do not
- We help you choose the structure, licence and activities.
- We prepare and submit the application.
- We handle the visa and bank account steps afterwards.
- We do not decide approvals. The authority does, and banks decide on accounts.
- We are an independent consultancy and are not part of Ajman Free Zone.
Common questions
What company types does Ajman Free Zone offer?
FZE, FZC, a branch of a local company and a branch of a foreign company.
When can I apply for visas?
Ajman Free Zone says the visa application process begins after the licence, bank letter and registration kit are issued.
Is there a freelancer option?
Yes. Ajman Free Zone lists a freelancer package among its licence types.
How much does Ajman Free Zone setup cost?
We do not publish prices. Ask us for a written quote that separates authority fees from our service fee.
Sources
The rules on this page come from the authority's own published material, checked on 7 October 2026.
Talk to NXTSTAR about Ajman Free Zone
Tell us what you want to do and we will tell you which route fits, what it involves and what we would need from you.