Register company in Ajman 2026

• Ajman Free Zone (AFZ), which was founded in 1988, is one of the oldest and fastest-growing free zones in the UAE. It is located near Ajman Port, which serves over 1,000 vessels annually. Ajman Free Zone is home to about 256 industrial enterprises, ranking the free zone third among the UAE Emirates. 

• Foreign investors can open their businesses in Ajman, enjoying 100% ownership, according to Federal Law No. 32 of 2021 (Commercial Companies Law) and Federal Decree-Law No. 26 of 2020, which allows foreign investors to participate in most commercial and industrial activities. 

• Before incorporation, it is essential to identify the most appropriate business structure based on your business needs, as well as your business expansion strategies. Ajman Free Zone offers flexible business structures for foreign investors, including: 
  • Free Zone Establishment (FZE) 
  • Free Zone Company (FZC) 
  • Branch of foreign company 
  • Branch of UAE company 

• Out of these business structures, FZE and FZC business structures are highly preferred by international investors, as it provides operational flexibility with 100% foreign ownership advantages. The branch structure is also getting popular among multinational companies for business expansion in the UAE market. 

• Our team of lawyers at Tetra Consultants will guide you through the process of choosing the most appropriate business structure, as well as Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO), Economic Substance Regulations (ESR), and corporate tax regulations. 

• Tetra Consultants will assess regulatory compliance requirements such as UBO (Cabinet Decision No. 58 of 2020), ESR (Cabinet Decision No. 57 of 2020), and AML/CFT (Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2018). In addition, our team will assess Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP) requirements to determine potential corporate tax benefits. 

• Some required documents from you will include passport copies and proof of address of the directors and shareholders of the new company.   

Step 4: Trade name reservation with Ajman DED

• Our legal experts and incorporation specialists will undertake an extensive trade name search for the proposed company name and reserve the name with Ajman DED and Ajman Free Zone Authority. 

• We will ensure that the proposed company name complies with UAE naming regulations, does not contain any restricted words, and is consistent with the approved business activities. In addition, alternative company name options will be proposed, if necessary, to ensure timely processing of the registration application. 

• Tetra Consultants will draft incorporation documents and the application for approval by the Ajman Free Zone Authority. 

• Tetra Consultants will assist in Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 (Corporate Tax Law), including 9% Corporate Tax for turnover above AED 375,000, and Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 (VAT Law). In addition, Tetra Consultants will assist in Federal Tax Authority (FTA) Registration. 

• Tetra Consultants will assist in opening your corporate bank account with internationally reputed and local banks in the UAE. Our team will prepare due diligence documents and arrange meetings with banks for a seamless bank account opening process. 

• Wherever possible, Tetra Consultants will arrange for a remote onboarding facility for you, thus saving you travel costs while being in full compliance with the regulations in the UAE. 

• Tetra Consultants will apply for the Establishment Card (CIC) and register for E-Channel/ICP after company incorporation. 

• Tetra Consultants will assist in applying for investor visas, employee visas, and dependent visas according to the eligibility criteria for office space. 

• Tetra Consultants will assist in attesting corporate documents from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), if required, for immigration purposes. 

• Once the bank account is activated, Tetra Consultants’ team of accounting and tax professionals will assist with ESR filing in Ajman, accounting setup, and compliance. 

• Tetra Consultants will assist with Federal Tax Authority registration, VAT compliance in accordance with Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017, and other compliance requirements for your Ajman Free Zone company, allowing you to start business seamlessly. 

Timeline to register company in Ajman in 2026

• Company registration: 3 weeks  

• Corporate bank account opening: 4 weeks 

• Overall timeline: 7 weeks 

Cost to register company in Ajman in 2026

• The average fee to register a company in Ajman ranges from at least AED 9,000 to AED 15,000 depending on the type of business entity as well as number of visas required.  

• At Tetra Consultants, we will offer you a proposal on the cost incurred in the process of registering a company in Ajman, which will cover the cost of the license, office requirements, visa allocation, corporate bank account opening, and other requirements post incorporation. 

• At Tetra Consultants, we adopt a transparent fee structure in the process of incorporating a company in Ajman, where we will clearly outline the cost incurred in the process of incorporation, which might cover government fees, professional service fees, and other associated costs. 

Looking to register company in Ajman?

Tetra Consultants works as your advisor and trusted partner in your business expansion and company registration in Ajman. With our own team of lawyers, incorporation specialists, compliance team, and accountants, we provide clients with clear, practical guidance to ensure compliance and success. Most importantly, we are known for being a one-stop solution for our valued clients. 

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