Overview
A local company branch keeps everything under one roof: same name, same activities, same ownership. It is the cleanest way to put staff, a showroom or an office in Ajman while your main company stays where it is.
Our team knows the Ajman rules for branches inside out. We prepare and attest the parent company documents, secure your lease, and take the application through Ajman DED with minimal back and forth.
How our experts make a difference
Everything you need for a smooth, compliant branch setup.
Expert guidance
We navigate the rules specific to branches in Ajman, so you stay fully compliant.
A plan that fits
We shape the setup around your operations and market entry plans.
Paperwork handled
We prepare every document and manage the registration for you.
Quick setup
We move fast, so you can start serving Ajman customers sooner.
Step-by-step process
- 01
Trade name
Reserve the branch name, which matches your parent company.
- 02
Parent documents
Submit attested licence, MOA/AOA and board resolution to Ajman DED.
- 03
Office lease
Secure an Ajman lease attested by Ajman Municipality.
- 04
Licence
Pay the fees and receive your Ajman DED branch licence.
Documents required
- Attested copy of the parent company’s trade licence
- Parent company MOA / AOA
- Board resolution to open the branch and appoint its manager
- Passport, visa and Emirates ID of the branch manager
- Ajman tenancy contract attested by the Municipality
Requirements vary by activity and nationality. We confirm your exact checklist during the free consultation.
Costs & fees
Fees depend on your licence and requirements. Tell us what you need and we’ll send a clear, itemised quote with no hidden costs.
Local Company Branch FAQs
Yes. Whether the parent is from another emirate or overseas, the branch is 100% owned by the parent company.
A branch is an extension of the parent, not a separate legal entity. The parent keeps full ownership and is fully liable for the branch, which must use the same name and activities.
The board resolution or power of attorney. It confirms the decision to open in Ajman, appoints the branch general manager and sets out their authority.
Yes. Ajman DED requires a physical office or commercial premises with a lease attested by Ajman Municipality, meeting the size and zoning rules for your activity.
Generally no for a local company branch. Foreign company branches may need a refundable bank guarantee for the Ministry of Economy.
Reserve the trade name (your parent’s name), submit attested copies of the parent’s licence, MOA/AOA and board resolution to Ajman DED, secure an attested Ajman lease, then pay the fees to get the licence.
No. The Ajman branch licence must show the same activities as the parent company’s licence.
It keeps separate financial records, with its own profit and loss account and balance sheet, and appoints a UAE-licensed auditor.
Yes. A mainland branch can bid for government and semi-government contracts in Ajman and across the UAE.
