Ajman Free Zone
Company Formation with RAG Holdings
Ajman Free Zone (AFZ) is one of the UAE’s longest standing and most commercially diverse free zone destinations, welcoming local and international investors since 1988. Situated along the coastline of the Arabian Gulf in the northern emirate of Ajman, AFZ has built a well-earned reputation as one of the most cost-effective, well-connected, and business-forward free zones in the country.
From food and beverage and automotive to health and beauty, construction, trading, and professional services, AFZ accommodates a remarkably wide range of industries and business types under one progressive and investor-friendly regulatory framework.
RAG Holdings provides complete Ajman Free Zone company formation services — managing your license application, document preparation, entity registration, visa processing, and corporate bank account coordination from start to finish. Whether you are launching your first business or expanding an established operation, our team ensures seamless, efficient, and fully compliant setup experience.
Why Choose Ajman Free Zone for Your Business?
Exceptional Connectivity to Regional and Global Markets
AFZ’s location in the northern UAE positions businesses within easy reach of Ajman Port, as well as the international airports of both Dubai and Sharjah. This geographic advantage provides companies with strong and affordable access to markets across the GCC, the broader Middle East, South Asia, Africa, and international trade corridors — making AFZ an ideal launchpad for import, export, and distribution-focused businesses.
Modern, Well-Developed Infrastructure
AFZ offers a comprehensive range of business facilities including commercial offices, business centres, warehousing units, and industrial plots — all developed to modern standards and maintained to support businesses across sectors. Alongside its physical infrastructure, AFZ places significant emphasis on sustainability and continuous innovation, ensuring that companies investing in the free zone today are building on a platform designed for long-term viability and growth.
Highly Competitive Costs
AFZ is consistently ranked among the most affordable free zones in the UAE, both in terms of initial company formation fees and ongoing operational costs. Entrepreneurs benefit from competitive rates for office and warehouse leasing, cost-effective utility tariffs, and access to a broad skilled labour pool at reasonable market rates. Formation packages start from just AED 5,000, and AFZ is one of the few free zones in the UAE that offers built-in instalment payment options — allowing businesses to spread setup costs across 2, 3, or 6 instalments using post-dated UAE bank cheques.
A Pro-Business Regulatory and Tax
Environment AFZ provides one of the most open and investor-friendly operating environments in the northern emirates:
- 100% foreign ownership — no local partner or UAE national sponsor required
- Full and unrestricted repatriation of profits and capital
- Exemption from most taxes, with only a 9% corporate tax rate applicable where relevant
- Minimal import and export duties for trade with countries outside the GCC
- Fully digitalised company registration and administrative processes
- Access to additional services including banking support, medical insurance facilitation, and corporate services
Exclusive Packages for Young Entrepreneurs and Freelancers AFZ stands apart from many UAE free zones by offering dedicated licence packages tailored to specific demographics. The Pioneers Package is designed exclusively for entrepreneurs aged 20 to 30, providing young business owners with a structured and affordable pathway into formal business ownership. The Freelancer Package is available to individuals operating across any of the 40 approved freelance categories recognised by AFZ — providing solo professionals with a legitimate UAE trade licence and residency visa eligibility without the overhead of a full company structure.
