The emirate of Ajman is situated on the coast of the Arabian Gulf, extending over a distance of 16 kms between the emirates of Umm Al Quwain & Sharjah. It covers about 259 sq. kms, which is equivalent to the 0.3% of the country’s total area. The ruler of this emirate is His Highness Sheikh Humaid Bin Rasheed Al Nuaimi. It has a population of around 300,000.
Ajman Free Zone, established in 1988, was granted autonomous status under the Emiri Decree No. 3 of 1996 as issued by His Highness Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, ruler of Ajman. The formation of the Free Zone Authority in 1996 has given great impetus to the industrial activity in Ajman which resulted in quadruple growth in the number of companies.
Ajman is globally connected with two international airports within 25 minutes’ drive from Ajman Free Zone, and is easily accessible to other emirates of UAE, such as Dubai is at a distance of 26 kms, Sharjah at a distance of 5 kms and Abu Dhabi at a distance of 180 kms.
Major Benefits of Company Formation in AFZ (Ajman Free Zone):
Location:
Ajman Free Zone, Ajman, (U.A.E.)
Proposed activity:
Manufacturing/ Trading/Service activities can be carried out in AFZ.
License available:
Industrial/Commercial trading/General trading & Service license are available options for AFZ – Ajman Free Zone.
Type of entities:
FZE (Single Shareholder), FZCO (single or multi shareholders with limited liability) and Branch
Shareholder:
Shareholder for Ajman Free Zone (AFZ) Company can be Individuals or Corporate entity (maximum 5)
Director:
Individuals only (Minimum one. Shareholder can also be Director)
Share capital:
AED 1,85,000/- for AFZ FZE/FZC Setup and AED Nil/- in case of Branch office. (Required to be deposited in bank before or after company incorporation.)
Do note that shares are deemed to be issued on company incorporation irrespective of whether share capital is deposited in bank pre or post incorporation.
Audit:
Audit report is not required to be filed with AFZ authority.
Estimated time:
2 to 4 working days to obtain license of the company and register a company in AFZ (Ajman Free Zone)
Another 7-10 working days for immigration card subject to security clearance & thereafter visa may take approximately 7-10 working days on normal basis.
AFZ (Ajman Free Zone) Company Setup Process:
Documents Required for AFZ Company Registration:
The documents required for business set up in AFZ (Ajman Free Zone) depends on whether a shareholder is individual or corporate entity. Basic requirements are
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Company Formation Cost in AFZ:
AFZ Company Setup begins from AED 11,535/-
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Other Notes for AFZ – Ajman Free Zone:
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