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Doing Business in Ajman City

Ajman city is the centre of the smallest emirate. Mainland licences come from the Department of Economic Development, and Ajman Free Zone and Ajman Port sit in the city. Manufacturing is the emirate's biggest sector, at 18.9% of GDP.

Updated October 2026 · Figures checked 21 October 2026

Manufacturing's share of GDP
18.9%1
Manufacturing's share of GDP
Free zone
15
Free zone
sq km, the whole emirate
2601
sq km, the whole emirate

Doing Business in Ajman City

Setting up

Setting up
Item Who
Mainland licences Ajman Department of Economic Development
Chamber of commerce Ajman Chamber
Women in business Ajman Businesswomen Council

Source: UAE Government Portal: Steps to start a business on the mainland; UAE Government Portal: National Economic Register, business licensing authorities; UAE Government Portal: Accessing services for mainland companies2,3,4

Free zone and port

Source: UAE Government Portal: Starting a business in a free zone5

Ajman Port is named by the government as a key player in the emirate's growth. The other towns are Al Manamah and Masfout, inland.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Ajman have a free zone?

Yes, Ajman Free Zone. Mainland companies are licensed by the Ajman Department of Economic Development.

Sources

  1. UAE Government Portal: Ajman
  2. UAE Government Portal: Steps to start a business on the mainland
  3. UAE Government Portal: National Economic Register, business licensing authorities
  4. UAE Government Portal: Accessing services for mainland companies
  5. UAE Government Portal: Starting a business in a free zone

Figures checked 21 October 2026. Prepared by Invest-Emirates.ae for general information. Figures come from the sources listed.

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