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Ajman Media City Business Activities

UAE's media and content-creator hub — licences from AED 5,000

Put simply, if you are weighing up where to register in the UAE, Ajman Media City deserves a close look for its specialised media licences and routine renewal process. An Ajman Media City company can be owned entirely by foreign nationals, needs no local sponsor and can start trading internationally as soon as the licence is issued. Setting up a company in Ajman Media City gives you 100% ownership, a UAE trade licence and the option to sponsor residence visas for yourself and your family.

Why Ajman Media City

Unlike some zones, Ajman Media City does not require a large paid-up capital to be blocked in a bank account before the licence is issued. The authority permits Free Zone Establishment (FZE) and Free Zone Company (FZCO), which covers solo founders, partnerships and overseas groups opening a UAE branch. To be clear, office options in Ajman Media City range from virtual office, flexi-desk or studio space, so you only pay for the space your visa quota actually needs.

Documents required

Gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of choosing activities for Ajman Media City.

  • A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
  • Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
  • Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
  • Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
  • The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
  • A passport-size photograph on a white background

Pricing

Use the table below to compare packages for choosing activities for Ajman Media City; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. Pricing for choosing activities for Ajman Media City depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.

Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.

Activities that need extra approval

In short, healthcare, education, legal consultancy, financial services and food require approvals from regulators outside Ajman Media City. GoldenKey identifies these at the first consultation so the timeline and cost in your quotation already include them.

Commercial, professional and industrial

Ajman Media City groups its activities into commercial (trading goods), professional (services and consultancy) and industrial (manufacturing). Each group has its own fee schedule and office expectations, and some professional activities ask for a qualification or experience letter.

Activity groups you can license

General TradingCommercial licenceE-commerceCommercial licenceIT & SoftwareProfessional licenceBusiness ConsultingProfessional licenceMarketing & Advertising AgencyProfessional licenceReal Estate BrokerageCommercial licenceRestaurant & CaféCommercial licenceRetail ShopCommercial licenceLogistics & Freight ForwardingCommercial licenceImport & ExportCommercial licenceManufacturing & IndustrialIndustrial licenceConstruction & ContractingCommercial licenceHealthcare ClinicProfessional licenceEducation & TrainingProfessional licenceMedia & Content ProductionProfessional licenceRecruitment & HR ServicesProfessional licenceTravel & Tourism AgencyCommercial licenceEvent ManagementProfessional licenceInterior Design & Fit-outProfessional licenceCleaning & Facilities ManagementCommercial licenceBeauty Salon & SpaCommercial licenceFitness & SportsProfessional licencePhotography & VideographyProfessional licenceLegal ConsultancyProfessional licenceAccounting & BookkeepingProfessional licenceAutomotive & Spare Parts TradingCommercial licenceGold & Jewellery TradingCommercial licenceCrypto & BlockchainProfessional licenceFintech & PaymentsProfessional licenceTourism & HospitalityCommercial licenceTextile & Garments TradingCommercial licencePerfume & Cosmetics TradingCommercial licenceFoodstuff TradingCommercial licenceEngineering ConsultancyProfessional licenceArchitecture & DesignProfessional licencePrinting & PackagingIndustrial licenceCar Rental & LeasingCommercial licencePharmaceutical & Medical SuppliesCommercial licenceOil & Gas ServicesCommercial licenceMaritime & Ship ServicesCommercial licenceHolding CompanyCommercial licence

Why the UAE

Banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of choosing activities for Ajman Media City predictable. The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for choosing activities for Ajman Media City and makes international pricing simple.

Why GoldenKey

Our quotations for choosing activities for Ajman Media City list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before a single dirham changes hands anything. GoldenKey's consultants have handled choosing activities for Ajman Media City for traders, consultants, tech business owners and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves promptly. To be clear, every Ajman Media City package we quote already includes the licence, registration, the establishment card where applicable and our full assistance, with no hidden add-ons at the end.

From day one, ready to start? Send us a WhatsApp message with your nationality, the activity you have in mind and the number of visas you need, and we will reply shortly with a written quotation for choosing activities for Ajman Media City.

Frequently asked questions

How many visas can I get with a Ajman Media City licence?

Importantly, visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. Ajman Media City packages normally start from a zero-visa option and scale to five or more visas with a physical office, and additional visas can be added later for the per-visa fee shown in our pricing.

Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Ajman Media City?

Most Ajman Media City licences can be granted remotely with scanned supporting documents and a signed power of attorney. You will need to enter the UAE for the medical test and Emirates ID biometrics when your UAE residence visa is processed.

Can a Ajman Media City company do business on the UAE mainland?

A Ajman Media City company can sell to mainland customers through a mainland distributor, invoice services to mainland clients for most applicants, and apply for a dual-licence arrangement where the emirate offers one. Direct retail or on-site contracting on the mainland needs a mainland licence.

How long does the Ajman Media City licence take?

Once your documents are complete, the registrar normally issues the licence within 3 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.

Can I add more activities to my Ajman Media City licence later?

Yes, it can. Ajman Media City allows activity additions and changes through a licence amendment, which GoldenKey can process in a few business days for a small authority fee.

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