A Fully Digital Free Zone
An online-first setup and licensing process built for how modern founders work — minimal friction, no traditional physical overhead.
Ajman NuVentures Centre
Company Formation
A fully digital free zone for the modern founder. Launched in 2024 as a digital-first extension of the Ajman Free Zone ecosystem, NuVentures is built for entrepreneurs, freelancers and SMEs who want a fast, online setup with full foreign ownership.
- 100% Ownership
- Launched 2024
- Fully Digital
- Freelancers & SMEs
- Ajman
A Digital-First Free Zone
Ajman NuVentures Centre Free Zone (ANCFZ) is a fully digital free zone launched in Ajman in 2024, a modern online-first extension of the established Ajman Free Zone ecosystem. Built for entrepreneurs, freelancers, digital nomads and SMEs, it supports technology, blockchain, AI, media, e-commerce, trading and freelance services under full foreign ownership, with a streamlined digital setup process.
Ajman NuVentures Centre Free Zone (ANCFZ) is a fully digital free zone launched in Ajman in 2024 — a modern, online-first extension of the well-established Ajman Free Zone ecosystem. It was created for how founders actually work today: a streamlined, digital setup process aimed at entrepreneurs, freelancers, digital nomads and small businesses.
Its proposition is speed, simplicity and flexibility. NuVentures supports a broad spread of activities — technology, blockchain and AI, media, e-commerce, trading and professional or freelance services — under full foreign ownership, with specialised freelance permits for individuals who want to work independently in the UAE. For a solo founder, a remote-first startup or an SME testing the market, it offers a low-friction route into a UAE licence without the overhead of a traditional physical setup.
Fully digital, freelancer-friendly, fast
Why Ajman NuVentures Centre
NuVentures competes on speed and simplicity for the modern, independent founder. For freelancers, digital businesses and lean SMEs, an online setup and flexible permits are the deciding factors.
Built for Freelancers & Solo Founders
Specialised freelance permits let individuals work independently in the UAE, with support for the digital-nomad model.
Broad, Modern Activity List
Technology, blockchain and AI, media, e-commerce, trading and professional services — a flexible base for digital-first businesses.
Backed by the Ajman Ecosystem
A digital extension of the established Ajman Free Zone ecosystem — modern delivery with a known authority behind it.
100% Foreign Ownership
Full foreign ownership of the company, with profit and capital repatriation — no local partner required.
UAE Free-Zone Tax Status
Free-zone status with eligibility for the 0% Qualifying Free Zone Person Corporate Tax rate on qualifying income.
Ideal for
- Freelancers and independent professionals
- Digital nomads and remote-first founders
- Tech, blockchain, AI and software startups
- E-commerce and digital-content businesses
- Consultancies and professional services
- Lean SMEs and market-entry setups
Ajman NuVentures Centre Licence Types
NuVentures licences are built for digital, freelance and small-business activity.
Freelance Permit
For individuals working independently under their own name — the route for freelancers, consultants and digital nomads.
- Freelance professionals
- Consultants & advisors
- Creatives & content makers
- Developers & specialists
- Independent service providers
Technology / Digital Licence
For tech, software, blockchain, AI and digital-platform businesses operating online.
- Software & app development
- Blockchain & AI
- Digital platforms & SaaS
- Media & content
- Tech consultancy
Commercial / Services Licence
For e-commerce, trading and professional-services businesses run by SMEs.
- E-commerce & online retail
- General & specialised trading
- Marketing & professional services
- Management consultancy
- Market-entry & holding setups
Legal Structures Under Ajman NuVentures Centre
NuVentures supports digital free-zone entities and freelance permits.
Free Zone Company (Single Shareholder)
A limited-liability entity with one shareholder, individual or corporate — the common choice for solo founders and small businesses.
Free Zone Company (Multiple Shareholders)
A limited-liability entity with two or more shareholders, for partnerships and startup teams.
Freelance Permit
An individual permit to operate independently under your own name — the lightest-weight route for freelancers and digital nomads.
How an Ajman NuVentures Company Is Formed
A fast, digital process from activity to licence.
- 01
Choose Activity & Licence Type
Select the freelance permit or company licence and the activities — digital, commercial or professional.
- 02
Reserve Name & Apply Online
Reserve the name and submit the application through the zone's digital process.
- 03
Submit Documents
Provide the passport and KYC documents; the digital setup keeps paperwork to a minimum.
- 04
Licence Issued
The freelance permit or trade licence is issued, with an establishment card where a company is formed.
- 05
Visa Allocation (Optional)
Where a residence visa is needed, process it with Emirates ID and medicals; many freelancers operate without one initially.
- 06
Bank Account
Open a corporate or business account, with introductions to UAE banks and digital-banking options.
Documents Required for Ajman NuVentures Setup
A light, mostly digital document set.
- Passport copy of the applicant / shareholders (valid at least 6 months)
- UAE residence visa copy for residents in the country
- Emirates ID for UAE residents
- Passport-sized photograph
- Proposed name(s) and a description of the activity
- CV or portfolio for certain freelance permits
- For corporate shareholders: licence, constitutional documents and UBO list
Why Choose Ajman NuVentures Centre
NuVentures is built for fast, flexible, digital-first setups.
100% foreign ownership of the company
Full repatriation of profits and capital
A fully digital, online setup process
Freelance permits for independent professionals
Support for the digital-nomad model
A broad, modern activity list
0% Corporate Tax on qualifying income under the QFZP regime
Backed by the established Ajman Free Zone ecosystem
Tax & Compliance Position — Ajman NuVentures Centre
NuVentures entities follow UAE Federal Corporate Tax and can qualify for the 0% QFZP rate, on the same framework as other UAE free zones.
UAE Corporate Tax
9% Headline · 0% QFZP on Qualifying Income
NuVentures entities follow UAE Federal Corporate Tax under Decree-Law 47/2022 — 9% on taxable income above AED 375,000. Most can elect the Qualifying Free Zone Person (QFZP) regime and pay 0% on Qualifying Income. Many freelancers and small businesses also fall under the AED 375,000 threshold.
QFZP eligibilityQFZP status requires Qualifying Income, adequate Free Zone substance, arm's-length transfer pricing and audited financials. For solo and digital businesses, the substance and qualifying-activity tests are assessed against how and where the work is actually performed.
UAE VAT
5% Standard Rate
NuVentures entities follow UAE VAT — 5% on taxable supplies, AED 375,000 mandatory registration threshold (with voluntary registration from AED 187,500). Exported services to overseas clients may be zero-rated; domestic supplies are standard-rated.
Not a Designated ZoneNuVentures is a digital services and commercial free zone, not a Designated Zone for goods under Cabinet 59/2017 — Designated-Zone treatment is not the relevant lens for its tenant base.
Ongoing Compliance Obligations
- Annual Corporate Tax return (9 months from FY-end)
- VAT registration and returns once thresholds are met
- Audited financial statements where required (and for QFZP)
- Trade / freelance-permit renewal with the free zone authority
- ESR notification + report where a Relevant Activity is carried on
- UBO register maintained and updated
Sources & official references: Federal Decree-Law 47/2022 (Corporate Tax) · Cabinet Decision 100/2023 (QFZP) · Federal Decree-Law 8/2017 (VAT) · Ajman Free Zone / NuVentures regulations
Sectors Active in Ajman NuVentures Centre
NuVentures' base is digital, freelance and small-business activity.
Technology & Software
Blockchain & AI
E-Commerce
Freelancers & Consultants
Digital Media & Content
Professional Services
Startups & SMEs
Marketing & Creative
The Avyanco Advantage
Avyanco runs NuVentures setups end-to-end — choosing the right permit or licence and handling banking, visas and tax.
Right Permit for the Founder
We advise whether a freelance permit or a company licence fits your situation, and structure it correctly.
Digital-Business Structuring
Guidance on activity selection for tech, e-commerce and content businesses operating online.
Bank Account
Introductions to UAE banks and digital-banking options that onboard freelancers and small businesses.
Tax & VAT for Small Business
Corporate Tax, QFZP and VAT mapped for solo founders and SMEs — including the thresholds many fall under.
Visas Where Needed
Residence visas processed with Emirates ID and medicals when you need them, without forcing an upfront allocation.
Ongoing Compliance
Corporate Tax, VAT, ESR and UBO obligations handled so the business stays compliant as it grows.
Meet Our Specialists
Partner-level advisors covering every leg of a NuVentures setup — permit choice, banking, tax and ongoing compliance.
Why Founders Choose Avyanco for NuVentures
Three things that come up in every NuVentures engagement once the licence is issued.
Freelancer & SME Fluency
We set up solo founders and small businesses and understand the freelance-permit and digital-licence routes NuVentures runs on.
End-to-End Delivery
Permit or licence, bank, visa (when needed) and tax — coordinated by one team.
Tax Done for Small Business
QFZP, Corporate Tax and VAT thresholds explained for the way a freelancer or SME actually earns.
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Read moreWhat Clients Say
A slice of recent feedback from founders who set up their UAE entities through Avyanco.
I had an excellent experience with Avyanco Business Setup Consultancy for both my company formation and family dependent visa process in the UAE.
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Ajman NuVentures Centre — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about setting up in Ajman NuVentures Centre.
What is Ajman NuVentures Centre?
Ajman NuVentures Centre Free Zone (ANCFZ) is a fully digital free zone launched in Ajman in 2024, as a modern, online-first extension of the established Ajman Free Zone ecosystem. It is built for entrepreneurs, freelancers, digital nomads and SMEs who want a fast, low-friction UAE setup with full foreign ownership.
Is NuVentures good for freelancers and digital nomads?
Yes — that is one of its main purposes. It offers specialised freelance permits that let individuals work independently under their own name, with support for the digital-nomad model, making it one of the more accessible routes into a UAE licence for solo professionals.
What activities can I run in NuVentures?
The activity list is broad and modern — technology, blockchain and AI, media, e-commerce, trading and professional or freelance services. We help you select the right activities and the matching permit or licence for your business.
Does a NuVentures company qualify for the 0% Corporate Tax rate?
NuVentures is a UAE free zone for Corporate Tax. The 0% rate applies to qualifying income earned by a Qualifying Free Zone Person; non-qualifying income is taxed at 9%, and many small businesses fall under the AED 375,000 threshold. For solo and digital businesses, the substance and qualifying-activity tests turn on how and where the work is performed, which we assess at the planning stage.
Do I need a physical office?
NuVentures is a digital-first free zone, so it is designed to minimise the physical-setup overhead of a traditional zone. The exact requirement depends on your licence and visa needs, which we confirm as part of the setup.
Do I get a residence visa with NuVentures?
A residence visa is available but not always required up front — many freelancers begin without one. Where you need a visa, we process it with Emirates ID and medicals; the digital model lets you add it when the business needs it.
Verification & independence
Content verified against Ajman NuVentures (ajmannuventures.ae) and the Ajman Free Zone ecosystem as of June 2026. Avyanco Business Consultancy LLC is independent of Ajman NuVentures Centre, the Ajman Free Zone Authority and all UAE government authorities, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any of them.
As a newer free zone, NuVentures' permit categories, activity list, VAT treatment and Corporate Tax Qualifying Free Zone Person eligibility may evolve. Always confirm the current rules for your specific activity directly with the free zone authority and the Federal Tax Authority before acting on any fact on this page.
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