The formation of the Free Zone Authority in 1996 has given great impetus to industrial activity in the Free Zone which has resulted in quadruple growth in the number of companies during the last few years. Ajman Free Zone with its package of unbeatable advantages is widely recognized as entrepreneurs' haven today. Ajman Free Zone offers global opportunity for foreign investment. The main motive of Ajman free zone to provide platform for investment, trade and industry business establishment. The plus point of Ajman free zone is it provides crucial cost saving benefits for entrepreneurs at Ajman free zone compare to other free zones within the UAE.
A massive multi-million Dirhams development plan on over a mission square meter area is under progress at the Ajman Free Zone, which on completion will be able to accommodate 600 companies. |
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| Corporate benefits |
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100 % Foreign ownership
100% Repatriation of capital and profits
No personal income tax
No corporate tax
No Red Tape |
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| Cost Advantage |
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Cheap energy
The most economical wage structure and easy access to vast work force Total exemptions from all import and export duties
Total elimination of all service charges and hidden fees
Exceptionally low handling charges
This 20 years land contract is renewable for another 20 yrs guaranteeing 40 years tax and customs free operations
Low lease prices
World-class infrastructure
Lowest tariffs in the region |
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| Transport |
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AIR : Two international Airports, within 25 minutes drive from the Ajman Free Zone.
SEA : Ajman Free Zone is adjacent to the Ajman Port. Sharjah's Khorfakkan Port , Port Khalid and Dubai 's Port Rashid are within 35 minutes drive from Ajman Free Zone.
ROAD : Extremely efficient international road network connects the Ajman Free Zone to Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Kuwait and beyond to Europe. |
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| Types of Licenses |
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| Ajman Free Zone, in its endeavor to eliminate bureaucratic procedures, has produced 4 types of license namely: Trading License, Industrial License, Professional Services License, National Industrial License. |
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| Trading License |
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| This license is issued to foreign/UAE companies/Free Zone Entities who wish to carry out trading activities in the Free Zone. |
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| Types of Licenses |
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| Ajman Free Zone, in its endeavor to eliminate bureaucratic procedures, has produced 4 types of license namely: Trading License, Industrial License, Professional Services License, National Industrial License. |
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| Trading License |
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| This license is issued to foreign/UAE companies/Free Zone Entities who wish to carry out trading activities in the Free Zone. |
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| Industrial License |
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| This license is issued to foreign/UAE companies/Free Zone Entities who wish to carry out manufacturing activities in the Free Zone. |
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| Professional Services License |
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| This license issued to foreign/UAE companies/Free Zone Entities who wish to carry out the business of providing professional/services in the Free Zone. |
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| National Industrial License |
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| This license is issued to a registered company operating in the Free Zone who meets the following eligibility criteria. |
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The company should be registered with GCC with a GCC national/s owing majority share holding of 51% or above. |
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At least 40% of the manufacturing process should be accomplished in the Free Zone. |
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Companies holding a National Industrial License are eligible for duty free exports to the member states of the Arab Gulf Cooperation Council. |
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