Ajman Mainland Commercial License
Get your Ajman Mainland Commercial License through Ajman DED for trading, import, export, and retail — with 100% foreign ownership and free trade across the UAE.
Description
An Ajman Mainland Commercial License is issued by the Ajman Department of Economic Development (Ajman DED) for businesses trading in physical goods — import, export, wholesale, retail, and distribution. It allows you to sell directly to UAE customers across all seven emirates without needing a local distributor, which free zone companies cannot do.
Commercial License holders enjoy 100% foreign ownership on most trading activities, with no minimum capital requirement. The license can carry multiple related trading activities, and Ajman offers significantly lower licensing and renewal fees than Dubai or Abu Dhabi mainland — while giving the same UAE-wide market access and the ability to bid for government supply contracts.
Octavon Global Advisory is headquartered in Ajman Free Zone, minutes from the Ajman DED offices. We handle activity selection, trade name reservation, initial approval, MOA drafting and notarization, Ejari registration, Chamber of Commerce membership, Customs Code registration for importers, visa processing, and corporate bank account introduction. Most commercial setups complete in 5 to 7 working days.
What's Included
- Ajman DED Commercial Trade License
- 100% Foreign Ownership (most trading activities)
- Authorisation for Import, Export, Wholesale, Retail, Distribution
- Multiple Related Trading Activities Under One License
- Initial Approval from Ajman DED
- Trade Name Reservation (3 options)
- MOA Drafting, Notarization, and Legal Translation
- Ejari Tenancy / Showroom / Warehouse Registration
- Chamber of Commerce Membership
- Customs Code Registration (for import/export)
- Establishment Card
- Immigration Card
- Labour Quota Application
- 1 Investor / Partner Visa
- Medical Fitness Test and Emirates ID
- Corporate Bank Account Introduction
- Free Trade Across All UAE — No Local Distributor Needed
Requirements / Prerequisites
- Activity must qualify as a commercial / trading activity under Ajman DED
- Physical office, showroom, or warehouse required (Ejari-registered)
- Trade name must follow Ajman DED naming rules
- Initial capital declaration required for general trading
- Restricted goods (food, medical, electronics) require external regulator NOC
- NOC from current sponsor if applicant is on UAE residence visa
- Shareholder must be present in UAE for signing (or notarized POA)
Required Documents
- Passport Copy (6+ months validity, all shareholders)
- Passport-sized Photograph
- Emirates ID (if UAE resident)
- Current UAE Visa Copy (if applicable)
- NOC from Current Sponsor (if on UAE residence visa)
- Tenancy Contract / Showroom / Warehouse Agreement (Ejari)
- List of Trading Activities and Products
- External Regulator NOC (for restricted goods only)
- Power of Attorney (if applying remotely)
- For corporate shareholder: parent company documents (attested)
Our Process
- Consultation on trading activities and any restricted goods
- Reserve trade name (3 options) and obtain Initial Approval
- Secure office, showroom, or warehouse and register Ejari
- Obtain external regulator NOCs for any restricted activities
- Draft and notarize MOA
- Submit final license application to Ajman DED
- Payment of license, Chamber, and municipality fees
- Collect Commercial Trade License and Chamber certificate
- Apply for Customs Code (for import/export businesses)
- Apply for Establishment Card and Immigration Card
- Investor visa application, medical fitness, Emirates ID
- Corporate bank account opening
Pricing
- Basic Fee: AED 11,000
- Service Fee: AED 2,500
- VAT (5%): AED 675
- Total: AED 14,175
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Ajman Mainland Commercial License?
It is a license issued by Ajman DED for businesses trading in physical goods — import, export, wholesale, retail, and distribution. It allows direct sales to UAE customers across all emirates.
Can a Commercial License company sell directly to UAE customers?
Yes. Unlike free zone companies, an Ajman Mainland Commercial License allows you to trade directly with UAE customers and businesses anywhere in the country, without a local distributor.
Is 100% foreign ownership allowed for a Commercial License?
Yes. 100% foreign ownership is allowed for the majority of commercial trading activities in Ajman Mainland following amendments to the UAE Commercial Companies Law.
Do I need a warehouse for an Ajman Commercial License?
Not necessarily. An office or showroom with Ejari registration is sufficient for most trading activities. A warehouse is only needed if you store physical inventory.
What is a Customs Code and do I need one?
A Customs Code registers your company with UAE Customs and is required to legally import or export goods. We register your Customs Code as part of the commercial license setup.
How long does an Ajman Commercial License take?
Most Ajman Mainland Commercial Licenses are issued within 5 to 7 working days, subject to Ajman DED approvals. Restricted goods may require additional time for regulator NOCs.
Can I add multiple trading activities on one license?
Yes. Ajman DED allows multiple related trading activities under a single commercial license. Some unrelated or regulated activities may require separate approvals.