Ajman Free Zone General Trading License
Get your Ajman Free Zone General Trading License with 100% foreign ownership and the freedom to trade unlimited product categories — import, export, and re-export across global markets.
Description
An Ajman Free Zone General Trading License is the most flexible trading license available in Ajman Free Zone (AFZ), allowing you to trade a wide range of product categories under a single license. Unlike a standard commercial license tied to specific goods, a general trading license lets you import, export, re-export, and distribute most non-restricted products — from electronics and textiles to foodstuffs, building materials, and consumer goods.
With 100% foreign ownership, zero corporate and personal tax (subject to UAE Corporate Tax rules), and full repatriation of profits, the AFZ General Trading License is ideal for trading houses, import-export businesses, and entrepreneurs who want maximum flexibility to diversify their product lines without amending their license. Ajman's proximity to Ajman Port and competitive warehouse rates make it a cost-effective base for regional and international trade.
Octavon Global Advisory is headquartered in Ajman Free Zone and handles your complete general trading setup — activity selection, name reservation, license issuance, flexi-desk or warehouse arrangement, Customs Code registration, investor visa processing, and corporate bank account introduction. We confirm which products fall under general trading versus restricted categories, so your license covers exactly what you plan to trade.
What's Included
- AFZ General Trading License
- 100% Foreign Ownership
- Wide Range of Trading Activities Under One License
- Import, Export, Re-export, and Distribution Rights
- Trade Most Non-Restricted Product Categories
- Up to 5 Shareholders Permitted
- Flexi-desk / Warehouse Options with Lease Agreement
- Company Stamp, MOA, AOA, Share Certificate
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Bank Introduction Letter
- Establishment Card and Immigration Card
- Customs Code Registration
- 1 Investor Visa (standard package)
- Medical Fitness Test and Emirates ID
- Zero Personal Income Tax
- 100% Repatriation of Capital and Profits
- Free Tax and Corporate Tax Consultation
Requirements / Prerequisites
- Minimum 1 shareholder (individual or corporate)
- Trade name must follow AFZ naming rules
- General trading covers non-restricted goods only
- Restricted goods (food, pharma, regulated electronics) require separate regulator NOC
- Customs Code required for physical import/export
- Flexi-desk minimum, or warehouse for inventory storage
- NOC from current sponsor if applicant is on UAE residence visa
Required Documents
- Passport Copy (6+ months validity, all shareholders)
- UAE Visa Copy and Emirates ID (if UAE resident)
- Passport-sized Photograph
- 3 Proposed Company Name Choices
- List of Product Categories to be Traded
- Business Plan (for high-value trading activities)
- NOC from Current Sponsor (if on UAE residence visa)
- For corporate shareholder: parent company documents (attested)
- For corporate shareholder: UBO Declaration
- For corporate shareholder: Board Resolution
Our Process
- Consultation on product categories and general trading scope
- Reserve 3 company name choices with AFZ
- Submit KYC documents and signed application
- Pay general trading license and visa package fees
- Receive Immigration Card and E-channel approval
- Complete medical fitness test and Emirates ID biometrics
- Receive General Trading License and Certificate of Incorporation
- Investor visa stamped in passport
- Register Customs Code for import/export
- Open corporate bank account
- Begin trading operations
Pricing
- Basic Fee: AED 13,500
- Service Fee: AED 2,500
- VAT (5%): AED 800
- Total: AED 16,800
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Ajman Free Zone General Trading License?
It is the most flexible trading license in Ajman Free Zone, allowing you to trade a wide range of non-restricted product categories under a single license — import, export, re-export, and distribution.
How is a General Trading License different from a regular trading license?
A regular commercial or trading license is limited to specific product categories. A general trading license lets you trade most non-restricted goods without needing to amend your license each time you add a new product line.
What products can I trade under a General Trading License?
You can trade most non-restricted goods — electronics, textiles, foodstuffs, building materials, consumer goods, and more. Restricted goods such as pharmaceuticals or certain regulated electronics require additional regulator approvals.
Do I need a warehouse for a General Trading License?
Not necessarily. A flexi-desk is sufficient to hold the license. A warehouse is only required if you store physical inventory in the UAE for distribution or fulfilment.
Can I import and export with this license?
Yes. Once you register a Customs Code (which we arrange), your General Trading License allows you to import, export, and re-export goods internationally and across the UAE.
Why is a General Trading License more expensive?
A general trading license carries a higher government fee because it grants broader trading scope across product categories, offering far more flexibility than a single-activity trading license.
Can a free zone General Trading company sell to the UAE mainland?
Free zone companies cannot sell directly to the UAE mainland market without a local distributor or agent. The license is ideal for international trade, re-export, and B2B trade within free zones.