FREE ZONE · AJMAN · UAE
Ajman Free Zone (UAE): Licenses, Costs & Activities (2026)
- Activity combinations
- 343 46 of 52 clusters
- Median package
- from AED 5,555* market benchmark
- Price range
- AED 5,555 – 13,271* min–max in snapshot
- Setup time
- 4–17 days fastest → slowest filed
About Ajman Free Zone
Ajman Free Zone accounts for 343 license combinations in the September 2026 snapshot, spread over 46 of the 52 activity clusters tracked on the platform. The strongest cluster here is Software Development & IT with 34 packages, followed by Media Production & Broadcasting (27 packages).
Entry packages start at AED 5,555*, the median combination runs from AED 5,555*, and the fullest configurations in the catalog reach AED 13,271*. Filed setup timelines range from 4 to 17 days depending on the activity mix, visa quota and office option.
Ajman Free Zone is one of the UAE's oldest free zones (est. 1988), about 30 minutes from Dubai on the Ajman–Dubai corridor. This guide breaks the zone down by activity: the strongest clusters below, then the visa, establishment-card and bank-account steps that come bundled with Ajman Free Zone licenses — all figures from the same market snapshot.
Fit check
Who is Ajman Free Zone best for?
- Trading, logistics and service companies that want a long-established base in the northern emirates
- Businesses on the Ajman-Dubai corridor serving both markets under one licence
- IT, media and consulting firms, the strongest clusters in the catalog
- Pragmatic founders who value a mature zone over a big-city address
Verdict
Pros & cons
Pros
- Operating since 1988, one of the UAE's oldest free zones
- Wide coverage: 343 combinations across 46 of the 52 clusters
- About 30 minutes from Dubai on the Ajman-Dubai corridor
- Filed timelines start at 4 days in the snapshot
Cons
- Ajman's own market is small, so most revenue scenarios still involve Dubai clients
- A free-zone licence keeps direct onshore UAE trade off limits without a separate structure
- Fuller configurations stretch to 17 days in the snapshot
- There is no big-city campus; client-facing firms may prefer a Dubai address for meetings
Activities
Top activity clusters at Ajman Free Zone
| Activity cluster | Packages at Ajman Free Zone | Price from |
|---|---|---|
| Software Development & IT | 34 | from AED 5,555* |
| Media Production & Broadcasting | 27 | from AED 5,555* |
| General Trading | 23 | from AED 5,555* |
| Logistics & Transport | 16 | from AED 5,555* |
| Research & Development | 15 | from AED 5,555* |
| Business Consulting | 13 | from AED 5,555* |
| Marketing & Advertising | 12 | from AED 5,555* |
| Office & Business Support | 11 | from AED 5,555* |
* Market reference as of September 2026, exact quote on request. Market data, Sep 2026.
Visas & banking
Visa, establishment-card and bank steps at Ajman Free Zone
- Scope tagging
- 16% visa / 0% bank share of packages tagging visa / bank steps
- Establishment card
- 68% of the catalog 3,161 packages platform-wide include the step
- Corporate bank account
- 61% of the catalog 2,840 packages platform-wide include the step
- Investor visa
- 44% of the catalog 2,047 packages platform-wide include the step
- Head office address
- Ajman Free Zone HQ, Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street, Al Jurf, Ajman
The typical Ajman Free Zone sequence files the license, then the establishment card, then residence visas and the corporate bank account — the same order the platform's catalog records across Ajman jurisdictions.
FAQ
Ajman Free Zone: questions
How much does an Ajman Free Zone license cost in 2026?
In the September 2026 snapshot, 343 combinations are tracked, starting from AED 5,555*. The median package runs from AED 5,555* and the range stretches to AED 13,271*. The spread reflects activity type, visa quota and office option. Every figure on this page is a market reference; the exact quote is confirmed on request.
How long does company setup at Ajman Free Zone take?
Filed packages at Ajman Free Zone complete in 4 to 17 days in the snapshot. License-only setups sit near the fast end; adding establishment card, residence visas and bank account moves the timeline toward the upper bound because banking KYC runs on the bank's schedule.
Which activities can an Ajman Free Zone license cover?
The catalog maps 343 Ajman Free Zone combinations onto 46 activity clusters. The strongest are Software Development & IT; Media Production & Broadcasting; General Trading. Each cluster in the table above links to the cross-zone license breakdown for that activity.
Where is Ajman Free Zone located and who is it for?
Ajman Free Zone is based in Ajman — one of the UAE's oldest free zones (est. 1988), about 30 minutes from Dubai on the Ajman–Dubai corridor. As a free zone jurisdiction it suits founders who need that licensing regime specifically; the free-zone-vs-mainland comparison on this site covers when a free zone beats the mainland and vice versa.
Where is Ajman Free Zone located?
The authority is headquartered at Ajman Free Zone HQ, Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street, Al Jurf, Ajman. License applications are submitted to this authority — online or at its customer service desk, depending on the license type.
Which authority issues licenses in Ajman Free Zone?
Ajman Free Zone (Ajman emirate) is the issuing authority. Its September 2026 catalog tracks 343 activity combinations, with entry packages from AED 5,555*.
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