Trade License + 0 Visa
Licence only · upgrade to visas anytime
AED 4,999
- Trade licence & registration
- Upgrade to visas anytime
- Company name reservation
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
FREE ZONE · AJMAN
Ajman Media City Business Activities
UAE's media and content-creator hub — licences from AED 5,000
5–7 daysSetup time100%OwnershipUp to 1 visasVisas
- 5–7 daysSetup time
- Free ZoneLicence type
- Flexi | PhysicalOffice / facility
- Up to 1 visasVisa eligibility
- StandardApprovals needed
- From AED 4,999Renewal cost
About Ajman Media City
Why Ajman Media City
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.
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.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
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.
Trade License + 1 Visa
1 residence visa · 1-year licence
AED 12,999
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 1 visa eligibility
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Trade License + 2 Visa
Licence package
AED 17,999
- Trade licence & registration
- Company name reservation
- Company name reservation
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Trade License + 3 Visa
Licence package
AED 22,999
- Trade licence & registration
- Company name reservation
- Company name reservation
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-24.
Business activities
Full list of Ajman Media City activities
Ajman Media City lets you combine related activities on one licence. Search by what your business does — in English or Arabic — or filter by licence type. Quote the GK code when you ask for a quotation.
GK-AMC-001Sport Equipment & Articles TradingCommercialGK-AMC-002Trade Energy Drinks- WholesaleCommercialGK-AMC-003Accounting, bookkeeping and auditing activities; tax consultancyServicesGK-AMC-004Activities of call centresServicesGK-AMC-005Activities of head officesServicesGK-AMC-006AdvertisingServicesGK-AMC-007Beverage serving activitiesServicesGK-AMC-008Combined office administrative service activitiesServicesGK-AMC-009Computer consultancy and computer facilities management activitiesServicesGK-AMC-010Computer programming activitiesServicesGK-AMC-011Corporate Services Provider (CSP)ServicesGK-AMC-012Courier activitiesServicesApproval requiredGK-AMC-013Creative, arts and entertainment activitiesServicesGK-AMC-014Data processing, hosting and related activitiesServicesGK-AMC-015Event cateringServicesGK-AMC-016Leasing of intellectual property and similar products, except copyrighted worksServicesGK-AMC-017Library and archives activitiesServicesGK-AMC-018Management ConsultanciesServicesGK-AMC-019Market research and public opinion pollingServicesGK-AMC-020Motion picture projection activitiesServicesApproval requiredGK-AMC-021Motion picture, video and television programme distribution activitiesServicesApproval requiredGK-AMC-022Motion picture, video and television programme post-production activitiesServicesGK-AMC-023Motion picture, video and television Program production activitiesServicesApproval requiredGK-AMC-024News agency activitiesServicesApproval requiredGK-AMC-025Organization of conventions and trade showsServicesGK-AMC-026Other activities auxiliary to financial service activities (except insurance and pension funding)ServicesGK-AMC-027Other amusement and recreation activities n.e.c.ServicesGK-AMC-028Other human resources provisionServicesGK-AMC-029Other information technology and computer service activitiesServicesGK-AMC-030Other professional, scientific and technical activities n.e.c.ServicesGK-AMC-031Other publishing activitiesServicesGK-AMC-032Other retail sale of new goods in specialized storesServicesGK-AMC-033Other telecommunications activitiesServicesGK-AMC-034Other transportation support activitiesServicesGK-AMC-035Photocopying, document preparation and other specialized office support activitiesServicesGK-AMC-036Photographic activitiesServicesGK-AMC-037PrintingServicesGK-AMC-038Radio broadcastingServicesApproval requiredGK-AMC-039Renting of video tapes and disksServicesApproval requiredGK-AMC-040Reproduction of recorded mediaServicesGK-AMC-041Restaurants and mobile food service activitiesServicesGK-AMC-042Retail sale of audio and video equipment in specialized storesServicesGK-AMC-043Retail sale of books, newspapers and stationary in specialized storesServicesGK-AMC-044Retail sale of computers, peripheral units, software and telecommunicationsServicesGK-AMC-045Retail sale of music and video recordings in specialized storesServicesGK-AMC-046Retail sale of second-hand goodsServicesGK-AMC-047Retail sale via mail order houses or via InternetE-CommerceGK-AMC-048Retail sale via stalls and markets of other goodsServicesGK-AMC-049Satellite telecommunications activitiesServicesGK-AMC-050Service activities related to printingServicesGK-AMC-051Software publishingServicesGK-AMC-052Sound recording and music publishing activitiesServicesGK-AMC-053Specialized design activitiesServicesGK-AMC-054Television programming and broadcasting activitiesServicesApproval requiredGK-AMC-055Travel agency activitiesServicesApproval requiredGK-AMC-056Warehousing and storageServicesGK-AMC-057Web portalsServicesGK-AMC-058Wholesale of computers, computer peripheral equipment and softwareServicesGK-AMC-059Wholesale of electronic and telecommunications equipment and partsServicesGK-AMC-060Wholesale of other household goodsServicesNo activity matches — try another word, search all UAE zones, or ask us: most activities can be added on request.
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GK codes are GoldenKey references — quote the code and we know exactly which licence activity you mean. Click a row for the full description, documents and other zones offering it. Availability and approvals are confirmed in writing before payment.
Required documents
Documents required
Gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of choosing activities for Ajman Media City.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visaif applicable
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a companyif applicable
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE residentif applicable
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zonesif applicable
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the countryif applicable
For companies
- Certificate of incorporation (attested)
- Memorandum & articles of association
- Board resolution approving the UAE company
- Passport copies of shareholders & directors
- Company profile / business plan
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about Ajman Media City. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsHow 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.
Get a free quote
Ready to start your business in Ajman Media City?
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.
Good to know
More about Ajman Media City
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.
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.
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