ANCFZ (Ajman NuVentures) Setup Guide 2026 — Packages, Costs, Activities & Process

ANCFZ — Ajman NuVentures Centre Free Zone is a rapidly growing free zone in the heart of Ajman, headquartered at Amber Gem Tower. With 873 business activities and plans to expand to 1,500+, ANCFZ has quickly become a go-to destination for entrepreneurs seeking affordable, fast, and flexible company formation in the UAE.

Key advantages:
• AED 4,888 zero-visa entry — one of the lowest verified base prices in the UAE
• 873 business activities across Commercial (501), Services (273), Industrial, and emerging tech categories
• 4 license types: Commercial/Trading, Professional/Services, E-Commerce, and Blockchain/AI/Crypto — a rare differentiator among UAE free zones
• Up to 10 activities per licence included in the base price
• 2-hour registration — the fastest incorporation time of any verified partner zone in the UAE
• Easy banking with 85% approval probability and 7-day account opening
• Tabby installments available — split payments at 0% interest
• Crypto-friendly policies with dedicated Blockchain license category
• Up to 50 shareholders supported
• Zero paid-up share capital requirement
• Full online portal with name check, payment, and visa tracking

Compare ANCFZ with other Ajman zones: ANCFZ vs Ajman Free Zone

ANCFZ keeps things simple with 10 All-Inclusive packages that bundle your license, flexi desk, establishment card, and visa allocation into one transparent price. All prices are verified June 2026:

All-Inclusive Packages:
• 0 Visa — AED 4,888 (license only, no residency processing)
• 1 Visa — AED 11,888
• 2 Visa — AED 16,888
• 3 Visa — AED 21,888
• 4 Visa — AED 26,888
• 5 Visa — AED 29,888
• 6 Visa — AED 32,888
• 7 Visa — AED 38,700

Executive Office Package: — AED 28,888 (includes private office + 2 visas)

Retail Package: — AED 33,888 (includes retail space + 3 visas)

What's included in every All-Inclusive package:
• Trade license with up to 10 activities
• Flexi desk / virtual office tenancy contract
• Establishment card
• E-channel registration
• Share certificate & MOA/AOA
• Investor visa processing (for visa-inclusive packages)

Use our cost calculator to find the best package for your business.

ANCFZ offers the fastest incorporation of any verified partner zone — your trade license is issued in just 2 working hours after payment and documents are submitted, with the full visa process completing in 7–14 days:

Step 1: Application & Name Reservation — Same day
Check name availability in English and Arabic via the ANCFZ portal. Optional Security Pre-Approval (AED 200 non-refundable) available before package selection. Select your license type and activities (up to 10 included).

Step 2: Document Submission — Same day
Each shareholder provides: passport copy, visit visa or entry stamp (if applicable), Emirates ID copy (if resident), photo, plus personal details (name, nationality, DOB, mobile, email, share %, education, marital status, PEP status). Company info: name options, activities (highlight primary), selected package, manager name.

Step 3: License Issuance — 2 working hours
Your trade license is issued with all selected activities. This includes the flexi desk tenancy contract, establishment card, share certificate, and MOA/AOA. Payment can be made via Full Amount, Split Payment, E-Wallet, Online Payment, or Generate Payment Link.

Step 4: Visa Processing — 7–14 working days
For visa-inclusive packages, each step takes 24–48 hours: security approval → establishment card & e-channel → entry permit → status change → medical test (Al Zahra Medical Center Ajman) → residence visa & Emirates ID. Health insurance must be provided before the final step.

Post-registration services:
Activity amendment AED 1,500 • Add shareholder AED 1,500 • Change company name AED 2,250 • License cancellation AED 2,750. See the full amendment fee schedule for all 35 post-registration services.

Company liquidation:
License cancellation AED 2,750 + visa cancellation AED 500/visa + est. card AED 350 + e-channel AED 400. Certificate issued after 17 days. Late cancellation penalty: AED 150/month.

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Banking at ANCFZ:
ANCFZ has partnerships with multiple UAE banks (Wio Business, Mashreq, Emirates NBD, ADCB). Banking difficulty is rated Easy — among the most accessible in the UAE — with an estimated 85% approval probability and 7-day account opening timeline.

Visa facts:
• Investor, Partner, Employment, and Dependent visas available
• Processing time: 7–14 working days from application
• 2-year validity for investor visas
• Up to 7 visas supported under All-Inclusive packages, max quota of 10
• Medical test done at Al Zahra Medical Center Ajman
• A la carte visa pricing: Zero-visa package holders adding visas individually pay AED 4,000/visa (entry permit 950 + status change 800 + medical 350 + EID 1,900) vs AED 2,751 bundled — a 45% premium. Consider upgrading to a visa-inclusive package instead.

Payment options via ANCFZ portal:
• Full Amount or Split Payment
• E-Wallet balance
• Online Payment (card/bank transfer)
• Generate Payment Link (pay later)
• Tabby installments — split your setup cost at 0% interest

ANCFZ portal features:
• Name availability check in English and Arabic
• Service Token: AED 200 (non-refundable) for optional security pre-approval
• Track registered companies, in-progress requests, and completed services
• Full immigration and visa services portal: entry permits, status changes, medical, Emirates ID

License types available:
• Commercial / Trading — import, export, general trading (501 activities)
• Professional / Services — consulting, IT, management (273 activities)
• E-Commerce — online retail, digital marketplace
• Blockchain / AI / Crypto — crypto trading, AI services, blockchain development — a standout category unique to ANCFZ

See the full activity list and compare packages: ANCFZ zone page →