Ajman · ANCFZ Authority · Est. 2024
Launched in late 2024, Ajman NuVentures Centre Free Zone (ANCFZ) is a tech-focused, low-cost jurisdiction with packages starting from AED 4,888 (and visa bundles from AED 10,800), supporting up to 7 visa allocations. Having onboarded over 6,500 companies in its first year, it emphasizes rapid digital licensing and moderate banking access. As a newer free zone, business owners should confirm long-term service stability and renewal fee structures prior to onboarding.
Fees last checked · Licensing authority: ANCFZ Authority. Fees change, so confirm the current amount with the authority before you pay.
From
AED 4,888
Year 1
Quick facts
Zero Visa Package
AED 4,888
— · Virtual · 0 visas
Renews at AED 4,888
1-7 Visa All Inclusive Package (1 Visa)
AED 17,200
— · Flexi Desk · 1 visa
Renews at AED 15,000
2 Visa Package
AED 26,200
— · Flexi Desk · 2 visas
Renews at AED 22,000
3 Visa Package
AED 31,400
— · Flexi Desk · 3 visas
Renews at AED 25,500
No physical office required for the zero-visa package; the zone operates mainly as a virtual free zone from Amber Gem Tower in Ajman with no large warehousing.
Features
Mainland trading
Dual licence allowed
Crypto-friendly
Shared ownership
Coworking available
Online portal
Audit required
Tax and compliance analysis
Substance
Medium
Audit risk
Moderate
Forensic ease
5/10
Emerging Low-Cost Node; Track Record Still Forming.
ANCFZ launched in October 2024 as one of the newest UAE free zones, built around a fully digital, AI-driven registration platform and aggressive low-cost positioning for startups, e-commerce, and blockchain ventures. Because it has no multi-year operating history, banks and counterparties price in a higher diligence premium than for established Ajman-cluster zones — expect closer scrutiny at account-opening stage until the zone builds a longer compliance track record. Its QFZP position under Federal Decree-Law No. 47 has not yet been tested through a full audit cycle.
Operates under Ajman's free zone framework and is expected to qualify as a Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP) under Federal Decree-Law No. 47, subject to Article 18 substance and qualifying-income conditions once its first full audit cycles complete.
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How much does it cost to set up in ANCFZ?
The cheapest published package for Ajman NuVentures Centre Free Zone is Zero Visa Package at AED 4,888 for Year 1, renewing at AED 4,888. Costs scale with visa count, office type, and licensed activities.
How long does ANCFZ setup take?
Typical processing time is 1–1 business days, though bank account opening usually adds further time.
Is banking easy to set up with a ANCFZ licence?
Banking difficulty for ANCFZ is rated "Moderate". Known banking partners include Emirates NBD, HSBC, ADCB.
How many visas can I get with a ANCFZ licence, and what do they cost?
Published packages include up to 3 visas (3 Visa Package, AED 31,400 for Year 1). A dependent (family) visa costs about AED 4,200.
Do I need a physical office in ANCFZ?
No physical office required for the zero-visa package; the zone operates mainly as a virtual free zone from Amber Gem Tower in Ajman with no large warehousing.
Can a ANCFZ company trade on the UAE mainland?
Not directly. A ANCFZ company trades inside the zone and abroad; selling to mainland customers usually needs a distributor or a separate mainland licence.