# Ajman NuVentures Centre Free Zone (ANCFZ)

> ANCFZ publishes 11 current packages, the lowest without stated conditions at AED 4,888 for year 1, offers up to 0 visas in a published package, states incorporation in 1 day and requires at least a flexi-desk (checked 2026-10-24).

Ajman NuVentures Centre Free Zone (ANCFZ) is a general business, technology and media free zone in Ajman, licensed by Ajman NuVentures Centre Free Zone (Ajman Centre for New Projects), its own licensing authority under Ajman Amiri Decree No. 15 of 2023, established in 2023.

- Emirate: Ajman
- Licensing authority: Ajman NuVentures Centre Free Zone (Ajman Centre for New Projects), its own licensing authority under Ajman Amiri Decree No. 15 of 2023
- Official website: https://ancfz.ae
- Last checked: 2026-10-24
- Page: https://freezoneguide.com/uae/ajman/ancfz

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Solo, no visa (year 1): one founder, no residence visa, no office beyond a desk or virtual address, one activity | AED 4,888 (Zero Visa (Starter) 1-Year All-inclusive Package) |
| Founder + 1 visa (year 1): one founder with one residence visa, flexi-desk or virtual office | Not published |
| Team, 3 visas (year 1): three residence visas, flexi-desk or small office | Not published |
| Lowest package of any size, without stated conditions (year 1) | AED 4,888 (Zero Visa (Starter) 1-Year All-inclusive Package) |
| Lowest licence fee | AED 4,888 |
| Largest visa quota in a package | 0 |
| Minimum office | Flexi-desk |
| Licence types | Trading, General trading, Services / consultancy, E-commerce, Media |
| Minimum share capital | None |
| Incorporation time (stated) | 1 day |
| On the FTA VAT Designated Zone list | Not published |

## Packages

| Package | Year 1 | Renewal | Visa quota | Office | Includes | Excludes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Zero Visa (Starter) 1-Year All-inclusive Package | AED 4,888 | AED 4,888 | 0 | Flexi-desk | Business License; Unlimited Shareholders; Up to 10 Mix & Match Activities; Lease Agreement; MOA/AOA (if applicable); Commercial Registry; Share Certificate; Certificate of Incorporation; Certificate of Incumbency; Bank Letter (to open A/C); Branch Registration Certificate (if applicable) |  |
| 1 Visa 1-Year All-inclusive Package | AED 10,800 | AED 10,800 | 1 | Flexi-desk | Business License; Unlimited Shareholders; Up to 10 Mix & Match Activities; Lease Agreement; MOA/AOA (if applicable); Commercial Registry; Share Certificate; Certificate of Incorporation; Certificate of Incumbency; Bank Letter (to open A/C); Branch Registration Certificate (if applicable); Investor Security Approval (new registration); E-Channel Registration & Guarantee; Establishment Card (new/renewal); Entry Permit; Visa Status Change (if applicable); Visa Medical in Ajman (new/renewal); Residency Visa (new/renewal); Emirates ID (new/renewal); ICP License Activation (renewal) | Health insurance (mandatory during visa process) |
| 2 Visa 1-Year All-inclusive Package | AED 16,200 | AED 16,200 | 2 | Flexi-desk | Business License; Unlimited Shareholders; Up to 10 Mix & Match Activities; Lease Agreement; MOA/AOA (if applicable); Commercial Registry; Share Certificate; Certificate of Incorporation; Certificate of Incumbency; Bank Letter (to open A/C); Branch Registration Certificate (if applicable); Investor Security Approval (new registration); E-Channel Registration & Guarantee; Establishment Card (new/renewal); Entry Permit; Visa Status Change (if applicable); Visa Medical in Ajman (new/renewal); Residency Visa (new/renewal); Emirates ID (new/renewal); ICP License Activation (renewal) | Health insurance (mandatory during visa process) |
| 3 Visa 1-Year All-inclusive Package | AED 20,700 | AED 20,700 | 3 | Flexi-desk | Business License; Unlimited Shareholders; Up to 10 Mix & Match Activities; Lease Agreement; MOA/AOA (if applicable); Commercial Registry; Share Certificate; Certificate of Incorporation; Certificate of Incumbency; Bank Letter (to open A/C); Branch Registration Certificate (if applicable); Investor Security Approval (new registration); E-Channel Registration & Guarantee; Establishment Card (new/renewal); Entry Permit; Visa Status Change (if applicable); Visa Medical in Ajman (new/renewal); Residency Visa (new/renewal); Emirates ID (new/renewal); ICP License Activation (renewal) | Health insurance (mandatory during visa process) |
| 4 Visa 1-Year All-inclusive Package | AED 25,200 | AED 25,200 | 4 | Flexi-desk | Business License; Unlimited Shareholders; Up to 10 Mix & Match Activities; Lease Agreement; MOA/AOA (if applicable); Commercial Registry; Share Certificate; Certificate of Incorporation; Certificate of Incumbency; Bank Letter (to open A/C); Branch Registration Certificate (if applicable); Investor Security Approval (new registration); E-Channel Registration & Guarantee; Establishment Card (new/renewal); Entry Permit; Visa Status Change (if applicable); Visa Medical in Ajman (new/renewal); Residency Visa (new/renewal); Emirates ID (new/renewal); ICP License Activation (renewal) | Health insurance (mandatory during visa process) |
| 5 Visa 1-Year All-inclusive Package | AED 29,700 | AED 29,700 | 5 | Flexi-desk | Business License; Unlimited Shareholders; Up to 10 Mix & Match Activities; Lease Agreement; MOA/AOA (if applicable); Commercial Registry; Share Certificate; Certificate of Incorporation; Certificate of Incumbency; Bank Letter (to open A/C); Branch Registration Certificate (if applicable); Investor Security Approval (new registration); E-Channel Registration & Guarantee; Establishment Card (new/renewal); Entry Permit; Visa Status Change (if applicable); Visa Medical in Ajman (new/renewal); Residency Visa (new/renewal); Emirates ID (new/renewal); ICP License Activation (renewal) | Health insurance (mandatory during visa process) |
| 6 Visa 1-Year All-inclusive Package | AED 34,200 | AED 34,200 | 6 | Flexi-desk | Business License; Unlimited Shareholders; Up to 10 Mix & Match Activities; Lease Agreement; MOA/AOA (if applicable); Commercial Registry; Share Certificate; Certificate of Incorporation; Certificate of Incumbency; Bank Letter (to open A/C); Branch Registration Certificate (if applicable); Investor Security Approval (new registration); E-Channel Registration & Guarantee; Establishment Card (new/renewal); Entry Permit; Visa Status Change (if applicable); Visa Medical in Ajman (new/renewal); Residency Visa (new/renewal); Emirates ID (new/renewal); ICP License Activation (renewal) | Health insurance (mandatory during visa process) |
| 7 Visa 1-Year All-inclusive Package | AED 38,700 | AED 38,700 | 7 | Flexi-desk | Business License; Unlimited Shareholders; Up to 10 Mix & Match Activities; Lease Agreement; MOA/AOA (if applicable); Commercial Registry; Share Certificate; Certificate of Incorporation; Certificate of Incumbency; Bank Letter (to open A/C); Branch Registration Certificate (if applicable); Investor Security Approval (new registration); E-Channel Registration & Guarantee; Establishment Card (new/renewal); Entry Permit; Visa Status Change (if applicable); Visa Medical in Ajman (new/renewal); Residency Visa (new/renewal); Emirates ID (new/renewal); ICP License Activation (renewal) | Health insurance (mandatory during visa process) |
| 8 Visa 1-Year All-inclusive Package | AED 43,200 | AED 43,200 | 8 | Flexi-desk | Business License; Unlimited Shareholders; Up to 10 Mix & Match Activities; Lease Agreement; MOA/AOA (if applicable); Commercial Registry; Share Certificate; Certificate of Incorporation; Certificate of Incumbency; Bank Letter (to open A/C); Branch Registration Certificate (if applicable); Investor Security Approval (new registration); E-Channel Registration & Guarantee; Establishment Card (new/renewal); Entry Permit; Visa Status Change (if applicable); Visa Medical in Ajman (new/renewal); Residency Visa (new/renewal); Emirates ID (new/renewal); ICP License Activation (renewal) | Health insurance (mandatory during visa process) |
| 9 Visa 1-Year All-inclusive Package | AED 47,700 | AED 47,700 | 9 | Flexi-desk | Business License; Unlimited Shareholders; Up to 10 Mix & Match Activities; Lease Agreement; MOA/AOA (if applicable); Commercial Registry; Share Certificate; Certificate of Incorporation; Certificate of Incumbency; Bank Letter (to open A/C); Branch Registration Certificate (if applicable); Investor Security Approval (new registration); E-Channel Registration & Guarantee; Establishment Card (new/renewal); Entry Permit; Visa Status Change (if applicable); Visa Medical in Ajman (new/renewal); Residency Visa (new/renewal); Emirates ID (new/renewal); ICP License Activation (renewal) | Health insurance (mandatory during visa process) |
| 10 Visa 1-Year All-inclusive Package | AED 52,200 | AED 52,200 | 10 | Flexi-desk | Business License; Unlimited Shareholders; Up to 10 Mix & Match Activities; Lease Agreement; MOA/AOA (if applicable); Commercial Registry; Share Certificate; Certificate of Incorporation; Certificate of Incumbency; Bank Letter (to open A/C); Branch Registration Certificate (if applicable); Investor Security Approval (new registration); E-Channel Registration & Guarantee; Establishment Card (new/renewal); Entry Permit; Visa Status Change (if applicable); Visa Medical in Ajman (new/renewal); Residency Visa (new/renewal); Emirates ID (new/renewal); ICP License Activation (renewal) | Health insurance (mandatory during visa process) |

## Identity and legal basis

- Official name (Arabic): مركز عجمان للمشاريع الجديدة - منطقة حرة
- Licensing / regulating authority: Ajman NuVentures Centre Free Zone (Ajman Centre for New Projects), its own licensing authority under Ajman Amiri Decree No. 15 of 2023
- Parent group / government body: Government of Ajman
- Zone type: General business, Technology, Media
- Year established: 2023
- Official website: https://ancfz.ae
- Online application portal: https://eportal.ancfz.ae/anc/s/login/
- Listed on the Ministry of Economy and Tourism register of free-zone company registrars: No

Physical locations / campuses: Head office: Amber Gem Tower, Mezzanine Floor, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Street, Al Rashidiya 3, Ajman (PO Box 4848); Representative office: Office 901, 9th Floor, Aspin Commercial Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai (opened 24 September 2025, according to the zone's news page). [1] Public contact email: info@ancfz.ae. [1] Public contact phone: +971 6 808 8888. [1]

Sources: [1] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://ancfz.ae/contact-us/)

## Business activities

- Official approved activity list: https://ancfz.ae/business-activities/
- Licence types offered: Trading, General trading, Services / consultancy, E-commerce, Media
- General trading licence available: Yes

Activity categories offered: Services; Commercial / Trading; Blockchain, AI, Crypto, Gaming; Others. [1] Activities included in base licence: 10. [2] Trading and services on one licence: yes. [3] Activities needing another authority's approval: Civil Aviation; Compliance with Ministry of Economy (MOE); Department of Petroleum Affairs (DOPA); General Authority of Sports (GAS); Marine Transport; Ministry of Culture & Youth – Media Council; Ministry of Culture and Youth – Media Regulatory Office (MRO); Ministry of Education (MOE); Ministy of Tourism; Road & Transport Authority; Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA); Supreme Council of Energy (SCOE); Telecommunications And Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA). [1] Restricted activities: Regulated financial services, healthcare and education need additional approvals (FAQ); Operating a virtual-asset exchange, brokerage or custody business requires approval from UAE virtual-asset regulators (crypto page); Metaverse Service Provider activity may not issue exchange-traded tokens or trade crypto commodities (activity 6202106ANC description). [4] Conditions for general trading: General Trading (4690097) covers importing, trading and re-exporting goods in the trade category except activities that need special approvals; offered in the same packages from AED 4,888 with no separate general-trading surcharge published. [3]

Sources: [1] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://ancfz.ae/business-activities/) · [2] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://ancfz.ae/packages-and-offers/) · [3] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://ancfz.ae/activities/general-trading/) · [4] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://ancfz.ae/faq/)

## Cost - year one

- Lowest licence fee (zero-visa): AED 4,888

Visa fees: Bundled in visa packages: investor security approval, e-channel registration and guarantee, establishment card, entry permit, status change (if applicable), visa medical in Ajman, residency visa, Emirates ID. Health insurance mandatory and excluded. No per-item amounts published. [1] Extras included: Bank letter to open account; Lease agreement; Certificate of incumbency; Share certificate; Unlimited shareholders. [2]

Sources: [1] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://ancfz.ae/uae-residence-visa-cost/) · [2] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://ancfz.ae/ancfz-license-cost/)

## Cost - ongoing

Renewal costs more than the first-year price: no. [1] Late renewal penalty: AED 250 fine for failing to renew the licence within the grace period (one month from the expiration date) - violation 6.05. [2] Renewal grace period: 30 days. [2] Multi-year licence discounts: 2- to 5-year packages published. Zero-visa price is linear (4,888 x 2 = 9,776 for 2 years); visa packages are discounted on multi-year terms (e.g. 1 visa 20,700 for 2 years vs 2 x 10,800 = 21,600; 5 visas 115,830 for 5 years vs 5 x 29,700 = 148,500). 1-year prices already include a 10% full-advance-payment discount. [3] Current promotions and expiry: 10% upfront (full advance) payment discount built into 1-year prices - no expiry stated; Tabby instalments (4 payments, no extra cost) for GCC market, from AED 1,222 - no expiry stated; 'Pay As You Go' package (launched 2025, Khaleej Times 2025-07-18) - pay for visas and services when needed; no price published. [4]

Sources: [1] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://ancfz.ae/business-setup-cost-uae/) · [2] [Zone document (opened 2026-10-24)](https://ancfz.ae/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ANCFZ_Violations_Fines_V1.pdf) · [3] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://ancfz.ae/ancfz-license-cost/) · [4] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://ancfz.ae/packages-and-offers/)

## Visas and residency

Visa quota rule: Quota depends on the office space/package chosen; published packages run from 0 to 10 visas. [1] Investor / partner visa available: yes. [1] Employee visa available: yes. [1] Dependant / family visa sponsorship allowed: yes. [1] Typical visa processing time: 2 days. [1] Visa process can start before the founder arrives: no. [2]

Sources: [1] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://ancfz.ae/faq/) · [2] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://ancfz.ae/contact-us/)

## Office and facilities

- Minimum facility requirement: Flexi-desk
- Office / facility types: Flexi-desk, Private office, Retail unit

## Legal structure and ownership

- Entity types available: FZE (single shareholder), FZCO (several shareholders), Branch of a foreign company, Branch of a UAE company
- Minimum share capital: AED 0

Minimum shareholders: 1. [1] Corporate shareholders allowed: yes. [2] Foreign corporate shareholders allowed: yes. [3] Share capital must be paid in: no. [3]

Sources: [1] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://ancfz.ae/types-of-companies/) · [2] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://ancfz.ae/fze-vs-fzc/) · [3] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://ancfz.ae/faq/)

## Market access and customs

- Physical operations on the mainland allowed without an extra licence: No

Rules for selling/shipping to UAE consumers: ANCFZ states UAE marketplaces (Amazon.ae, Noon) accept free zone e-commerce licences for seller registration; no rule on direct shipping to UAE consumers published. [1]

Sources: [1] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://ancfz.ae/ecommerce-license-uae/)

## Compliance and reporting

- Beneficial-owner register filing required: Yes

## Banking

- Zone offers bank-account facilitation: Yes

## Setup process and speed

- Typical incorporation time stated by the zone: 1 day
- Direct application without an agent: Yes

Documents for an individual shareholder: Passport copy; Coloured photograph; Residence visa and Emirates ID copy (if resident); Tourist visa / entry stamp (if on tourist visa). [1] Attestation requirements for corporate shareholders: Branch of foreign company: trade licence, MOA and board resolution attested by foreign ministry and UAE embassy in country of issue, then UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Branch of local company: notarised in UAE or attested by issuing authority. [1]

Sources: [1] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://ancfz.ae/types-of-companies/)

## Operations, ecosystem and flexibility

Moving to larger premises: Flexi-desk can be upgraded to shared or private offices at any time; visa package can be downgraded at renewal based on visas used. [1] Adding shareholders: FZE converts to FZC when a partner joins; package price depends on visa count, not company type. No amendment fee published. [2] Multi-year licence options: 1 year; 2 years; 3 years; 4 years; 5 years. [3]

Sources: [1] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://ancfz.ae/ecommerce-license-uae/) · [2] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://ancfz.ae/fze-vs-fzc/) · [3] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://ancfz.ae/ancfz-license-cost/)

## Industry-specific regulation

Virtual-asset regulator and licences: ANCFZ licenses blockchain, AI, crypto and gaming activities at business-licence level only; operating a virtual-asset exchange, brokerage or custody business requires separate approval from UAE virtual-asset regulators (not named). [1] Media content licensing / filming permits: Media activities require approval from the Ministry of Culture and Youth - Media Regulatory Office (MRO) or Media Council per the activity list. [2] Healthcare and education approvals: Education activity listed with Ministry of Education (MOE) approval; FAQ says healthcare and education may require approvals from relevant authorities. [2]

Sources: [1] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://ancfz.ae/crypto-license-uae/) · [2] [Zone website (opened 2026-10-24)](https://ancfz.ae/business-activities/)

## Notes and history

- **Legal basis (2023-12-28):** The zone was established by Ajman Amiri Decree No. 15 of 2023, signed on 28 December 2023 and applying from 1 January 2024. The decree's Arabic name translates as Ajman Centre for New Projects (Free Zone); the zone uses the English name Ajman NuVentures Centre Free Zone. [source](https://ancfz.ae/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ANCFZ_Formation_Amiri_Decree152023.pdf) [source](https://ancfz.ae/about-us/)
- **Good to know:** Under its founding decree, the zone is affiliated to the Government of Ajman with its own legal personality and financial and administrative independence, and is not subject to Amiri Decree No. 8 of 2021 on the Ajman Free Zones Authority. It is therefore licensed separately from Ajman Free Zone and Ajman Media City. [source](https://ancfz.ae/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ANCFZ_Formation_Amiri_Decree152023.pdf)
- **Good to know (2025-09-24):** The zone opened a representative office in Aspin Commercial Tower, Dubai, on 24 September 2025 for meetings with investors. Licensing, visas, renewals and licence amendments are handled at the head office in Ajman. [source](https://ancfz.ae/news/) [source](https://ancfz.ae/contact-us/)
- **History (2025-09-23):** On 23 September 2025 the zone announced a Pay as You Go package that splits setup costs into stages. [source](https://ancfz.ae/news/)
- **History:** The zone announced banking partnerships with Wio Bank on 26 September 2025 and Ruya Bank on 30 September 2025, and signed a memorandum of understanding with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank on 2 February 2026. [source](https://ancfz.ae/news/)

## FAQ

### How much does a ANCFZ licence cost?

The lowest package ANCFZ advertises is AED 4,888 for the first year (Zero Visa (Starter) 1-Year All-inclusive Package), renewing at AED 4,888. Packages differ in what they include, so check visas, office and fees before comparing.

### Does ANCFZ require a physical office?

The minimum facility ANCFZ states is: flexi-desk. Facility types offered: flexi-desk, private office, retail unit.

### How many visas come with a ANCFZ package?

The largest visa quota in a package ANCFZ publishes is 0. Larger quotas usually need more office space; ask the zone for the rule that applies to you.

### How long does ANCFZ company setup take?

ANCFZ states about 1 day for incorporation. Visas take extra time after the licence is issued.

### Can I get a general trading licence in ANCFZ?

Yes, ANCFZ offers a general trading licence.

### What is the minimum share capital in ANCFZ?

ANCFZ states no minimum share capital.

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Rules that apply to every zone: [corporate tax](https://freezoneguide.com/guides/qualifying-free-zone-person-corporate-tax.md), [VAT Designated Zones](https://freezoneguide.com/guides/vat-designated-zones.md), [mainland access](https://freezoneguide.com/guides/free-zone-vs-mainland.md)

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Information collected from free-zone authorities and UAE government sources on the dates shown. Fees and rules change; the zone's current schedule prevails. Not legal, tax or financial advice.
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