Setting up a company in Ajman can be a smart move for entrepreneurs and investors looking for cost-effective, flexible, and strategically located business opportunities in the UAE. Below is a breakdown of why to choose Ajman, the types of company setup options, and the advantages of each.
Ajman offers some of the most affordable business setup packages in the UAE — ideal for startups, freelancers, and SMEs.
Close to Sharjah and Dubai, Ajman provides access to major trade routes, ports, and road networks—without the high costs of bigger emirates.
Ajman Free Zone and Mainland offer streamlined processes, minimal bureaucracy, and investor-centric policies.
Full ownership is allowed in Ajman Free Zone and in certain mainland sectors under new UAE laws.
Flexible visa packages depending on the license, with the ability to sponsor employees and family.
Repatriate 100% of profits and capital, with no currency restrictions.
Ideal for: Startups, digital businesses, consultants, e-commerce, trading companies
100% foreign ownership
Quick setup (remote option available)
No import/export duties within the zone
Affordable office/flexi-desk options
Access to Ajman Port
Freelancer and single-owner packages
No need for a local sponsor
E-commerce License
Trading License
Service License
Industrial License
Freelancer Permit
Ideal for: Businesses targeting the local UAE market (e.g., services, construction, retail)
Operate anywhere in the UAE
Eligible for government contracts
Full access to UAE’s business ecosystem
100% foreign ownership in many sectors
Flexible office space options
LLC (Limited Liability Company)
Professional License
Sole Establishment
Ideal for: Media professionals, creative agencies, influencers, freelancers
100% foreign ownership
Very affordable setup packages
No office requirement (great for remote businesses)
Fully digital setup process
Multiple activities under one license
Media & Production
Technology & IT Services
Marketing & Consulting
Freelance & Remote Services
| Goal | Recommended Option |
|---|---|
| Low Budget / Remote Work | Ajman Media City Free Zone |
| Trading or Export-Import Focus | Ajman Free Zone |
| Operate Across UAE / Local Market | Ajman Mainland |
| Creative or Freelance Business | Media City Free Zone or AFZ Freelancer License |
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