How much does it cost to set up a company in ANCFZ Free Zone?

ANCFZ Free Zone company setup is starting from AED 4,888. Costs include the trade license, registration, and establishment fees. Additional costs include visa processing, office or flexi-desk, and annual license renewal.

How long does it take to register a company in ANCFZ Free Zone?

Registration in ANCFZ Free Zone typically takes Package and activity dependent. This covers name reservation, document verification, license issuance, and delivery of incorporation documents. Express processing may be available.

How many visas does a ANCFZ Free Zone license include?

ANCFZ Free Zone provides 0 visas in the published AED 4,888 and AED 14,664 configurations; 1-10 visa packages are listed separately per license. The allocation depends on your office package — flexi-desks typically allow 1 to 3 visas while larger offices allow more. Additional visas can usually be purchased separately.

Can a ANCFZ Free Zone company trade with UAE mainland clients?

ANCFZ Free Zone is authorised to operate within Ajman and internationally. To sell directly to UAE mainland businesses or consumers, companies typically need a local commercial agent or a separate mainland branch licence.

Is ANCFZ Free Zone suitable for startups and freelancers?

ANCFZ Free Zone in Ajman offers 100% foreign ownership, no minimum share capital for most license types, and flexible flexi-desk or virtual office options. It is a strong choice for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and SMEs targeting the UAE, GCC, and international markets.

What business activities are permitted in ANCFZ Free Zone?

ANCFZ Free Zone permits a broad range of activities including trading, consultancy, technology, media, e-commerce, and professional services. Regulated activities such as financial services or healthcare require additional regulatory approvals. Use our comparison tool to verify specific activity availability.

Is ANCFZ Free Zone official government advice?

No. UAE Freezone Compare is an independent private comparison platform. Use this page for planning and confirm final requirements with the relevant authority, bank, licensed advisor or government channel.

Can prices, visa rules, activities or banking requirements change?

Yes. Free zone packages, renewal fees, visas, office requirements, activity approvals, banking review and government charges can change. Request a current verified quote before payment.

What should I confirm before choosing a UAE free zone?

Confirm the exact activity wording, visa count, office or flexi-desk requirement, establishment card, renewal exposure, hidden fees, banking suitability and source-backed price confidence.

ANCFZ Free Zone Company Setup 2026

ANCFZ Free Zone — Quick Facts 2026

Compare ANCFZ Free Zone setup cost, visa options, activities, renewal fees, banking difficulty, hidden costs and best alternatives in UAE.

Starting Cost	From AED 4,888
Price Confidence	Verified official price
Source Type	Official authority 2026 package table
Last Reviewed	July 2026
Emirate	Ajman
Best For	General Trade & Multi-sector Business
Visa Options	0 visas in the published AED 4,888 and AED 14,664 configurations; 1-10 visa packages are listed separately
Setup Time	Package and activity dependent
Key Activities	General Trading, Import & Export, Manufacturing, Industrial Production, Logistics & Warehousing and more

Final pricing may vary by activity, visa count, office requirement, shareholder structure and authority updates. See our pricing methodology.

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Written by: UAE Freezone Compare Editorial Team | Last reviewed: July 2026 | Data sources: Pricing Methodology

Pricing uses available authority material, public package data and internally reviewed evidence; quote-based rows require current confirmation. Referral relationships may support quote fulfilment, but they do not control editorial rankings. Read our partner disclosure.

Ajman General Trade & Multi-sector Business From AED 4,888

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ANCFZ Free Zone Quick Facts

Emirate	Ajman
Package reviewed	Zero Visa official 1- or 3-year package
Starting cost	AED 4,888 official 1-year zero-visa package
Price status	Verified official price
Visa options	0 visas
Best for	Low-budget Ajman setup, micro-businesses, general trading and small service companies.
Banking access	Medium
Setup time	Package and activity dependent
Office requirement	Lease agreement included; flexi/shared desk allocation to confirm
Source type	Official authority 2026 package table - review source
Last reviewed	July 2026
CTA	Request current verified quote

Quick Verdict

Choose ANCFZ Free Zone if:

Low-budget Ajman setup, micro-businesses, general trading and small service companies.
The Zero Visa official 1- or 3-year package configuration matches your activity, visa and facility requirements.
You have compared the current renewal evidence, banking readiness and excluded costs before committing.

Avoid ANCFZ Free Zone if:

Avoid ANCFZ if your activity is regulated, your visa count requires a different office allocation, or your bank file needs a stronger jurisdictional fit.
You need bank account approval without document, activity and compliance review.
You need mainland trading without checking distributor or mainland-license requirements.

Starting price

AED 4,888 official 1-year zero-visa package Verified official price

This is a planning figure, not a guaranteed final government or authority fee. Request the current breakdown before choosing a package. UAE Freezone Compare does not charge you a service fee for quote support.

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ANCFZ Free Zone Cost Table

Cost item	Amount or status	Included?	Notes	Confidence	Source type
Year 1 package	AED 4,888 official 1-year zero-visa package	See package inclusions below	Applies only to the named package and configuration. Confirm the exact activity before payment.	Verified official price	Official authority 2026 package table
Renewal	AED 4,888 current 1-year list price; renewal follows the approved price list for the selected duration	Package dependent	Do not assume a promotional Year 1 amount repeats unless the cited source supports the same renewal.	Verified official price	Official authority 2026 package table
3-year planning total	AED 14,664 official 3-year zero-visa package	Package dependent	Shown only where renewal evidence supports the calculation; otherwise a current renewal quote is required.	Verified official price	Official authority 2026 package table
Office / flexi desk	Lease agreement included; flexi/shared desk allocation to confirm	Package dependent	Facility allocation can affect visa eligibility, substance and renewal cost.	Verified official price	Official authority 2026 package table
Visa option	0 visas	Package dependent	Medical, Emirates ID, insurance, establishment card and status change may be separate.	Verified official price	Official authority 2026 package table
Registration / establishment card	See current package inclusions; confirm the itemised invoice	Package dependent	No universal amount is assumed. Confirm authority, immigration and registration components in writing.	Needs confirmation unless listed by the source	Official authority 2026 package table

What Is Included

The authority lists the business licence, registration documents, lease agreement, bank letter, unlimited shareholders and up to 10 mix-and-match activities for the zero-visa package.

What Is Not Included

Residence visas and related immigration services are not included in the zero-visa row. Health insurance is excluded from visa-inclusive packages.

Banking Difficulty

Medium Banks usually review the business activity, shareholder profile, contracts, invoices, website, source of funds and expected transaction flow.

Visa Options

0 visas Confirm whether allocation means eligibility or an issued visa, then budget establishment card, medical, Emirates ID, status change and insurance separately unless included.

Hidden Costs

The AED 14,664 figure is the authority-published three-year zero-visa package, not an assumption that every future renewal invoice will stay unchanged. Confirm the current approved price list before payment.

Setup Timeline

License processing and visa steps depend on the selected package, activity approval, document readiness, facility route, immigration checks and the relevant authority or bank review. Confirm current timing before relying on any setup plan.

Documents Required

Passport copy and contact details
Shareholder and manager information
Business activity description
Proof of address, CV or business plan if requested

Best Alternatives

IFZA, RAKEZ, SHAMS, SPC Free Zone, and Meydan Free Zone are common alternatives to benchmark.

Calculate total cost, check activity eligibility, review bank account difficulty, compare alternatives, and view our pricing and ranking methodology.

ANCFZ Free Zone FAQs

Is the listed price final?	No. Figures are indicative and may change based on business activity, visa count, office requirement, shareholder structure, authority approval, and free zone updates. Request the current verified quote before committing.
Can ANCFZ Free Zone support my activity?	Activity eligibility depends on the authority activity list and approval process. Check the exact activity name before paying setup fees.
Will a bank account be easy?	Banking depends on activity risk, documents, shareholder profile, contracts, invoices and expected transactions. No free zone can guarantee approval.

Our free zone guides are prepared by the UAE Freezone Compare Editorial Team and reviewed using public authority information, official package pages, available fee schedules, partner quotations, and manual research. Prices may change depending on activity, visa count, office requirement, shareholder structure, and authority approval. Reviewed by UAE Business Setup Research Team. Last reviewed: July 2026. Price confidence: Verified official price. Source type: Official authority 2026 package table. View our pricing and ranking methodology or report outdated information.

ANCFZ reviews: what founders should verify

Independent review: ANCFZ publishes named one-year and three-year zero-visa packages, but a headline package is not a complete suitability review. Check the exact activity, immigration needs, workspace terms, banking profile and later amendment or cancellation exposure before choosing it.

Review check	What to verify	Why it matters
Package identity	Confirm the duration, licence type, activity count and whether the quote is the same named package shown in the official table.	Different ANCFZ configurations should not be compared as if they include the same items.
Visa and immigration	Check visa allocation, establishment card, immigration file, entry permit, medical, Emirates ID, insurance and status change separately.	A zero-visa licence price does not represent a residence-visa setup.
Workspace	Ask what registered-address or workspace entitlement is included and what changes when visas or activities are added.	Workspace and visa eligibility can be linked to the selected package.
Banking readiness	Review activity risk, ownership, residency, source of funds, contracts, website and expected transactions.	No free zone or licence package guarantees bank approval.
Future costs	Request written renewal, amendment, cancellation and liquidation terms for the chosen duration.	The lowest entry price may not be the lowest usable long-term route.

Source and confidence: the named zero-visa package evidence is from the official ANCFZ licence-cost page, reviewed July 2026. Confidence applies only to the matching published configuration; other inclusions require a current written quote.

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Pricing Evidence & Source Notes

Use this profile as a planning guide, not a final invoice. Confirm the current package, activity wording, visas, office or flexi-desk requirement and renewal amount before payment.

Free Zone	Package	Year 1 Cost	Renewal Cost	3-Year Total	Visa Option	Office / Flexi Requirement	Year 1 Confidence	Source Type	Conflict Status	Last Reviewed
ANCFZ	Zero Visa official 1- or 3-year package	AED 4,888 official 1-year zero-visa package Confidence: Verified official price	AED 4,888 current 1-year list price; renewal follows the approved price list for the selected duration Confidence: Verified official price	AED 14,664 official 3-year zero-visa package Confidence: Verified official price	0 visas	Lease agreement included; flexi/shared desk allocation to confirm	Verified official price	Official authority 2026 package table	No material public conflict recorded	July 2026

What is included	The authority lists the business licence, registration documents, lease agreement, bank letter, unlimited shareholders and up to 10 mix-and-match activities for the zero-visa package.
What is not included	Residence visas and related immigration services are not included in the zero-visa row. Health insurance is excluded from visa-inclusive packages.
Hidden-cost risk	The AED 14,664 figure is the authority-published three-year zero-visa package, not an assumption that every future renewal invoice will stay unchanged. Confirm the current approved price list before payment.
Banking difficulty	Medium
Best fit	Low-budget Ajman setup, micro-businesses, general trading and small service companies.

Prices can change based on free zone authority updates, activity selection, visa count, office or flexi-desk requirement, shareholder structure, establishment card, immigration file, medical test, Emirates ID, insurance, banking support and consultant service fees. Always request a current quote before payment. View methodology or compare all rows in the UAE Free Zone Cost Index.