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Ajman Mainland Company Setup
A cost effective route to a UAE mainland licence, ideal for startups, trading companies and small businesses that want to serve the whole UAE market.
Setting up on the Ajman mainland
Ajman mainland companies are licensed by the Ajman Department of Economic Development. Setup and renewal costs are generally lower than in larger emirates, which makes Ajman popular with startups and small and medium enterprises.
A mainland licence from Ajman allows you to trade across the UAE, lease premises in the emirate and sponsor visas for owners and staff.
At a glance
- Licensing authority: Ajman DED
- Lower setup and renewal costs
- Trade across the UAE
- Commercial, professional and industrial licences
- Suitable for startups and SMEs
What we take care of in Ajman
- Activity selection and ownership check
- Legal structure advice
- Trade name reservation
- Initial approval with the Ajman Department of Economic Development
- Memorandum of association and notarisation
- Office or premises and tenancy registration
- External approvals where required
- Licence issuance
- Establishment card and immigration file
- Investor, partner and employee visas
- Corporate bank account support
- VAT and corporate tax registration
Why set up with Emna Capital
01
One point of contact
A single advisor manages your file from the first call to the day your licence, visas and bank account are ready.
02
The right jurisdiction
We compare mainland, free zone and offshore options against your activity, clients and budget before you commit.
03
Paperwork done properly
Applications, attestations and translations are prepared and checked by our team to avoid rejections and delays.
04
Support after setup
Accounting, VAT, corporate tax, renewals and PRO work continue with the same team once you are trading.
How a Ajman mainland setup works
Step 1
Activity and structure
We confirm the activity codes, ownership rules and the most suitable legal form.
Step 2
Name and initial approval
The trade name is reserved and initial approval obtained from the Ajman Department of Economic Development.
Step 3
Documents and premises
The MOA is prepared and notarised and your premises registered under a tenancy contract.
Step 4
Licence issuance
Any external approvals are secured, fees paid and the trade licence issued.
Step 5
Immigration file
The establishment card is issued so the company can sponsor visas.
Step 6
Visas and banking
Residence visas are processed and the corporate bank account application prepared.
Documents you will need
Exact requirements depend on the authority, the activity and the shareholders involved. We confirm the final list with you before anything is submitted.
- Passport copies of shareholders and manager
- Passport size photographs
- Visa copy or entry stamp
- Proposed trade names
- Tenancy contract for the premises
- Attested documents for corporate shareholders
Frequently asked questions
Often yes. Lower licence and office costs make Ajman attractive for businesses that need a mainland licence but want to keep fixed costs down.
You can sell to clients anywhere in the UAE. If you want to open a shop or office in Dubai, a branch licence there is needed.
The visa allocation depends mainly on the size of your premises and the activity. We confirm the likely quota before you sign a lease.
Yes. We track licence, tenancy and visa renewals so nothing expires unnoticed.
Talk to an Emna Capital advisor
Tell us what you are planning and we will map out the route, the paperwork and the timeline. The first consultation is free.