Ajman Free Zone or Dubai mainland
Compare Ajman Free Zone with Dubai mainland using the same activity, facilities and visa needs. Licence estimates and package prices have different inclusions.
Your situation
Answer for the default situation: one visa, selling abroad or in free zones, Dubai address not needed. Change an answer above to update it.
Ajman Free Zone fits your answers: from AED 11,000 with one visa; licence in 1 business day.
Choose Dubai Mainland if you will sell or work onshore.
Updated
The published figures do not yet support a like-for-like call between Ajman Free Zone and Dubai Mainland; decide on activity fit, location and an itemised quote for your case.
Read from the same published figures as the table. Activity eligibility, approvals and the full first year still decide the route.
Side by side
Package figures cover their stated inclusions only. Activity eligibility, the full first-year cost and renewal still need confirmation for your case.
| Metric | Fits your answersAjman Free ZoneFree zone | Dubai MainlandMainland |
|---|---|---|
| From, one visa | Ajman Free Zone · fits your answers AED 11,000 12 months · current package | Dubai Mainland Priced by owners, not visas Visa costs are separate |
| Lowest package price | Ajman Free Zone · fits your answers AED 5,555 12 months · current package | Dubai Mainland AED 14,000 Licence only · plus 5% of rent |
| Licence issued in | Ajman Free Zone · fits your answers 1 business day <24h | Dubai Mainland Not published: Not published |
| Residency visa in | Ajman Free Zone · fits your answers 1–3 calendar days | Dubai Mainland Not published: Not published |
| Renewal price | Ajman Free Zone · fits your answers Same as package price | Dubai Mainland Not published: Not published |
| Licence types | Ajman Free Zone · fits your answers Services, Commercial, Industrial, Free Lancer, E-Commerce, General Trading | Dubai Mainland Commercial, Professional, Industrial |
| Facility options | Ajman Free Zone · fits your answers Virtual Office, Office, Warehouse, Land, Retail | Dubai Mainland Confirm the premises are suitable for the exact activity before signing a lease or paying for fit-out. Ejari registration alone does not establish activity approval. 2 moreShow less
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| Visa options | Ajman Free Zone · fits your answers Investor or partner visa against the licence for shareholders 3 moreShow less
| Dubai Mainland Visa eligibility, quota, documents and fees have not been verified for your scenario; confirm separately from company licensing. |
| Remote paperwork | Ajman Free Zone · fits your answers Yes | Dubai Mainland Not published: Not published |
| Activity guides catalogued | Ajman Free Zone · fits your answers 1,627 | Dubai Mainland 2,327 |
| Next step | Start with Ajman Free Zone | Start with Dubai Mainland |
Check before choosing
Ajman Free Zone
- Anyone who needs a Dubai address on the licence, invoices and bank record
- Founders on a tight trip, since residency steps on the ground run longer than IFZA
- Activities restricted to warehouse or land facilities when you only want a desk package
Dubai Mainland
- Choosing a licence before defining the actual activity and operating requirements
- Comparing a quoted package without its premises, visa and renewal assumptions
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FAQ
Which costs less on published figures, Ajman Free Zone or Dubai Mainland?
The published figures do not yet support a like-for-like call between Ajman Free Zone and Dubai Mainland; decide on activity fit, location and an itemised quote for your case.
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