DET: 7020005 Low Risk
Management Consultancy
Flexi-Desk eligible
Ajman Free Zone (AFZ)
Ajman Free Zone (AFZ) is an established commercial and trading hub offering economical licensing, strategic proximity to Dubai, and flexible business spaces.
✓ 2–4 day license turnaround✓ Digital Bank 98% Approval✓ No Annual Audit
1. Key Freezone Specifications
- Licensing Authority
- Ajman Free Zone (AFZ) (AFZ)
- Emirate
- AJMAN
- License Issuance Timeline
- 2–4 working days
- Residence Visa Timeline
- 5–12 working days
- Virtual Desk / Flexi-Desk
- Available (no lease required)
- Office Threshold
- Required only for 5+ visas
- Warehouses & Industrial Units
- Available on-site
- Paid-Up Share Capital
- Not required on bank deposit (0 AED)
- Annual Audit Requirement
- Exempt / Not required
- Physical Presence Required
- 100% remote company incorporation. 1-day UAE visit required only for Emirates ID biometrics.
2. Cost Breakdown & Tariffs
No Hidden Fees| Cost Item | Purpose | Official Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Company Trade License | Corporate registration & 1-year Flexi desk lease | 5,555 AED |
| Establishment Card (Immigration Card) | Company immigration file registration with GDRFA/ICP for visas | 1,800 AED |
| Residence Visa (Entry Permit + Visa Stamping) | UAE 2-year residence visa government quota & approval | ~3,300 AED / visa |
| VIP Medical & Emirates ID | VIP Medical fitness test + Emirates ID card issuance (2 yrs) | ~1,200 AED / person |
Turnkey Package Estimates:
0 Visas
5,555 AED
Pure license for tax residency or remote contracts
1 Investor Visa
11,855 AED
License + Est. Card + 1 Visa + VIP Medical & EID
2 Residence Visas
16,355 AED
For 2 partners or founder + key employee
3. Banking Assessment & Onboarding
Digital Banking (Digital Bank) 98% Approval
Tier 2: Standard digital compliance review
- • Timeline: opened in 3–7 working days
- • Multi-currency accounts (AED, USD, EUR, GBP) with zero minimum balance
- • Automated KYC verification via official freezone API
Traditional Tier-1 UAE Banks Medium Rating
Emirates NBD, Mashreq, FAB, ADCB
- • Opening timeline: from 1 weeks
- • Requires personal banker meeting and proof of residential address
- • Typical average balance requirement: 25,000–50,000 AED
4. Pros & Considerations
✓ Key Advantages
- • Close proximity to Dubai (approx. 30–40 min drive)
- • Affordable warehousing and small commercial office lease options
- • Straightforward online portal and fast license renewal processing
- • No mandatory paid-up capital requirement
! Important Considerations
- • Zero-visa package requires upgrade if visas are added later
- • Tier-2 digital bank onboarding classification
5. Compatible Activities
Top business activities approved for licensing under Ajman Free Zone (AFZ)
DET: 4791001 Low Risk
E-Commerce & Online Retail
Flexi-Desk eligible
DET: 4690001 Medium Risk
General Trading
Flexi-Desk eligible
DET: 6920001 Low Risk
Accounting & Bookkeeping
Flexi-Desk eligible
Looking for another activity? Ajman Free Zone (AFZ) supports over 2,000 commercial and professional activities from the official DET classification. Contact us via WhatsApp for a tailored activity code confirmation.
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