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Free zone, mainland or offshore, a new company or a new branch: explore our services and find the right fit for your business in Ajman.
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One Stop Solutions is a business setup consultancy based in Ajman Free Zone. We help entrepreneurs and companies from around the world launch in Ajman, whether that’s a free zone licence, a mainland company or a branch of an existing business.
You get one team handling the whole process: the right structure, approvals, documents, visas and bank account, with clear costs from day one.
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A complete range of business setup services in Ajman, tailored to your goals and industry.
Ajman Mainland
Trade anywhere in the UAE, bid for government tenders and grow with a DED trade licence.
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A confidential international company for global trade, holding assets and wealth planning.
Learn MoreBranch Setup
Already licensed in another emirate? Open an Ajman branch under the same name and activities.
Learn MoreAmendments & Renewals
On-time licence renewals and every change to your company, handled without the hassle.
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Visas, Emirates IDs, labour and immigration: we handle government procedures for you.
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Why Ajman
Discover Ajman
The smallest emirate, with some of the lowest setup costs in the UAE, a working port and a coastline you’ll actually use. This is where your business will be based.
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Heritage
Ajman Fort
Built in the late 18th century, the old fort was the ruler’s home and is now Ajman Museum. Its wind tower still catches the sea breeze.
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The Corniche
An evening on the Gulf
A long, palm-lined Corniche where the city comes out after sunset: walkers, cafés and the lit minarets of the Corniche mosque.
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Business
Ajman Free Zone
Founded in 1988 beside Ajman Port, and still one of the quickest and most affordable places in the UAE to open a company. It’s where our office is, too.
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Waterfront
Marsa Ajman
Restaurants, promenades and lights on the water: the new face of the city, minutes from the free zone.
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Nature
Al Zorah
Mangroves, lagoons and flamingos on the city’s edge, a protected nature reserve that most visitors never expect.
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Mountains
Masfout
Ajman’s mountain enclave in the Hajar range near Hatta, with wadis, watchtowers and dams a little over an hour from the coast.
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Sea trade
A city built on the sea
Pearling, fishing and dhow building shaped Ajman for centuries. Trade is still what the city does best.
Make Ajman your base
Talk to a local team that knows Ajman’s authorities, offices and shortcuts.
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How it works
From first call to trade licence
A clear four-step process, with one point of contact throughout.
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Free consultation
Tell us about your business. We recommend the right jurisdiction, activity and structure.
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Clear quote & documents
You get a fixed, itemised quote and a short checklist. We prepare everything else.
- 03
Approvals & licence
We handle the trade name, approvals and authority submissions until your licence is issued.
- 04
Visas & bank account
Establishment card, investor visa, Emirates ID and help opening your corporate account.
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What will your company cost?
Answer four quick questions for an instant first-year range, based on typical Ajman fees. Your exact, itemised quote is free.
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Indicative ranges from typical Ajman authority and package fees. Your final price depends on your activity, approvals and nationality.
Choosing a jurisdiction
Mainland, free zone or offshore?
The right choice depends on where your customers are and whether you need visas. Here’s how Ajman’s three options compare.
| Feature | Ajman Mainland | Ajman Free Zone | Ajman Offshore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Selling across the UAE | Start-ups, SMEs, trading & services | International trade & holding assets |
| Licensed by | Ajman DED | Ajman Free Zone Authority | AFZA (via registered agent) |
| Foreign ownership | 100% for most activities | 100% | 100% |
| Office | Physical office required | Flexi-desk is enough | Not required |
| Trade in the UAE | Yes, directly | Via local distributor | No |
| Residence visas | Yes | Yes | No |
| Typical timeline | 2–4 weeks | 1–3 working days* | Fast, after documents |
Ajman Mainland
- Best for
- Selling across the UAE
- Licensed by
- Ajman DED
- Foreign ownership
- 100% for most activities
- Office
- Physical office required
- Trade in the UAE
- Yes, directly
- Residence visas
- Yes
- Typical timeline
- 2–4 weeks
Ajman Free Zone
- Best for
- Start-ups, SMEs, trading & services
- Licensed by
- Ajman Free Zone Authority
- Foreign ownership
- 100%
- Office
- Flexi-desk is enough
- Trade in the UAE
- Via local distributor
- Residence visas
- Yes
- Typical timeline
- 1–3 working days*
Ajman Offshore
- Best for
- International trade & holding assets
- Licensed by
- AFZA (via registered agent)
- Foreign ownership
- 100%
- Office
- Not required
- Trade in the UAE
- No
- Residence visas
- No
- Typical timeline
- Fast, after documents
*Once all documents are submitted and approved. Visas take additional time.
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From the first consultation to the final licence, we provide end-to-end support to make your business journey in the UAE smooth, fast and hassle-free.
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Questions
Business setup in Ajman, answered
Quick answers to what people ask us most. For anything specific, our team is a message away.
See all FAQsChoose your activity and jurisdiction (mainland, free zone or offshore), reserve a trade name and get initial approval, prepare your documents and office, receive your licence, then apply for visas and open a bank account. We handle each step and tell you exactly what we need from you.
If you’ll sell directly to UAE customers or bid for government work, choose mainland. If you want the lowest cost and simplest setup, choose Ajman Free Zone. If you only trade internationally or hold assets, an offshore company may be enough. We’ll recommend the right fit in a free consultation.
An Ajman Free Zone licence can be issued in 1–3 working days once documents are in. Mainland companies usually take 2–4 weeks, and foreign branches 1–3 weeks after attestation. Visas take another 2–4 weeks.
Free zone packages start from around AED 5,500. A mainland LLC usually costs AED 24,000–50,000+ in the first year, including office rent. We give you a clear, itemised quote upfront.
Yes. Free zone and offshore companies are always 100% foreign-owned, and on the mainland most commercial and industrial activities now allow full foreign ownership too.
For a free zone or offshore company, most of the process can be done remotely. You’ll usually need to be in the UAE for visa medicals, Emirates ID biometrics and meeting the bank.
Have an inquiry? Let’s talk.
Tell us what you want to set up. We’ll reply with clear options, timelines and a fixed quote, usually within one working day.