In Ajman Free Zone, your business activity decides which licence you receive. Getting the activity right at the start avoids delays and amendments later. This guide explains how to choose and describe yours.
Start with what you actually do
Write one sentence about how your company earns money. If you sell products, you are in trading. If you advise or deliver services, you are in professional services. If you make or process goods, you are in industry. Independent specialists may fit the freelance licence. The four licence types are explained in our licence guide.
Match the activity to the licence
- Trading, import, export, distribution: commercial licence.
- Consulting, advisory, services: professional licence.
- Manufacturing, production, processing: industrial licence.
- Independent specialist work: freelance licence.
Check the official activity list
Activities are chosen from the zone’s activity list, and the wording matters. Before you apply, check that your exact activity appears on the list for the licence you want. If your business does more than one thing, ask whether they can sit on one licence.
Common mistakes
- Choosing an activity because it sounds broad, then finding it does not match what you do.
- Forgetting that selling goods and providing services may need different activities.
- Not checking whether an activity needs an extra approval.
Get it checked before you apply
A short review of your plan can save weeks. Book a consultation and we will check your activity against the right licence. For the full process, read our Ajman Free Zone setup guide.
Planning to set up in Ajman Free Zone? Our office is inside the zone (Building C1). Book a consultation and we will help you match your activity to the right licence, then handle the setup steps with you. See also our UAE company setup services.
Meena Business Consultancy Services is a cross-border market-entry consultancy based in Ajman Free Zone, UAE. We support company setup, legal, accounting and PRO needs for foreign and regional businesses. Book a consultation to talk through your plan.
