Accounting, VAT and Corporate Tax services in Ajman
Fixed-fee bookkeeping, VAT and Corporate Tax for Ajman companies — mainland and free zone — delivered remotely by our UAE team.
Last reviewed: 12 November 2026
Ajman companies are licensed by the Ajman Department of Economic Development on the mainland, or by one of Ajman's free zones: Ajman Free Zone (AFZ), Ajman NuVentures Centre Free Zone (ANCFZ) or Ajman Media City Free Zone. Corporate Tax and VAT are federal, so the core obligations are the same as in Dubai; a few local points differ by licensing authority.
What every Ajman company has to do
| Corporate Tax registration | Within 3 months of incorporation (companies set up on or after 1 March 2024) |
| Corporate Tax return | Every year, within 9 months of the financial year end |
| VAT | Registration once taxable supplies exceed AED 375,000; quarterly returns after that |
| Records | Kept for 7 years for Corporate Tax and at least 5 years for VAT |
| Free zone audit | Depends on the free zone, licence and activity — we confirm the current requirement for your company |
Local points to watch
- Customers in Dubai and Sharjah. Many Ajman free zone companies sell to customers across the UAE. Income from mainland customers is generally non-qualifying for the 0% rate, so revenue needs to be tracked by customer type from day one. See Ajman free zone accounting.
- Media, consulting and online businesses. These activities are generally not qualifying activities, so fees from customers outside the free zone are usually taxed at the standard rates. Zero-rated sales to overseas clients still count towards the VAT registration threshold.
- Trading and e-commerce. Companies importing goods for sale in the UAE need import VAT handled correctly — through the VAT return where the conditions are met, or paid before release if not. See import VAT in the UAE.
- Mainland Ajman companies can trade anywhere in the UAE; the 0% free zone regime does not apply to them, so Corporate Tax is 0% up to AED 375,000 of taxable income and 9% above it.
How we help Ajman companies
- Monthly bookkeeping in your cloud accounting system, VAT returns and the annual Corporate Tax return, all handled remotely — documents are shared through our client portal.
- Free zone companies get a yearly Qualifying Free Zone Person review before the 0% rate is relied on.
- Audit-ready year-end accounts, with coordination with your independent auditor where an audit is required.
- Our cross-border tax experience helps groups and foreign-owned companies, and we support you with FTA queries, voluntary disclosures and penalty matters if they arise.
Setting up in Ajman? Our sister team's free zone setup guides compare the main options.
Other emirates: VAT consultants in Sharjah · Abu Dhabi · Ras Al Khaimah.
Sources: Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on Corporate Tax; FTA Decision No. 3 of 2024; Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 on VAT, as amended; Cabinet Decision No. 100 of 2023 and Ministerial Decision No. 229 of 2025.
Frequently asked questions
Can you keep the books for an Ajman company from Dubai?
Yes. The tax rules are federal and the work is done on cloud software, with documents shared through our client portal, so the location of your licence does not change the service.
Do Ajman free zone companies pay 0% Corporate Tax?
Only on qualifying income, and only if the company meets every Qualifying Free Zone Person condition, including audited financial statements. We test the position each year.
Do you work with Ajman Free Zone, NuVentures Centre and Ajman Media City companies?
Yes. The tax rules are federal, so they are the same for every Ajman free zone and for mainland companies. What differs is each authority's own licence and reporting conditions, which we confirm for your company.
Ready to hand over your books and returns?
Tell us about your company and we'll send a fixed-fee proposal within one business day.
* Our fixed fees apply to businesses with annual revenue up to AED 3 million; above that, we prepare a custom quote. They do not apply to businesses dealing in digital currencies (crypto or other virtual assets), which are quoted separately.