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 Company Formation for Australians
Guide for Australian founders · around 14 hours from Sydney from Canberra
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
As a rule, 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. GoldenKey has guided hundreds of entrepreneurs through Ajman Media City company formation, from name reservation to the moment the licence PDF lands in their inbox. For Australian founders, the UAE is around 14 hours from Sydney from Canberra, Sydney is 6 to 7 hours ahead of the UAE, and English is the working language. Australians are a community of more than 15,000 residents in education, construction, hospitality and sports, so the Ajman Media City authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Australian applications every day and process them without hesitation.
In short, the authority permits Free Zone Establishment (FZE) and Free Zone Company (FZCO), which covers solo business owners, partnerships and overseas groups opening a UAE branch. Popular activities in Ajman Media City include media production, digital marketing, broadcasting, publishing and advertising, and most of them can be combined on a single licence. GoldenKey has prepared Ajman Media City files for Australian clients in education, construction, hospitality and sports, which means we know which Australia supporting documents need attestation and which can be submitted as plain copies.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Use the table below to compare packages for Ajman Media City company formation for Australians; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. Pricing for Ajman Media City company formation for Australians 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 2026-10-28.
Business activities
Explore 340 business activities in Ajman Media City
Ajman Media City lets you combine related activities on one licence. Search by what your business does — in English or Arabic — and 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-006AdvertisingServicesPopular choices · 340 activities availableAll 340 Ajman Media City activities
Required documents
Documents required
Here is what you will need for Ajman Media City company formation for Australians; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- A passport issued by Australia with at least six months' validity
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visaif applicable
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE residentif applicable
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activitiesif 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
Our process
How Ajman Media City works with GoldenKey
- 1
Consultation and activity selection
We confirm that your activity is available in Ajman Media City, choose the licence type and agree the visa package and office option that match your plan. For Ajman Media City company formation for Australians this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
Your trade name is reserved with the Ajman Media City authority and initial approval is obtained; this stage rarely takes more than two working days.
- 3
Document submission and payment
You sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with Ajman Media City and the authority's licence fee is paid. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to Ajman Media City company formation for Australians.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
Once the Ajman Media City licence and company papers are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting.
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?
In practice, visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. Ajman Media City packages typically 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.
Can I open a UAE bank account with a Ajman Media City company?
Yes, Ajman Media City companies open accounts with UAE banks every day. Approval depends on the bank's compliance review of your profile, business plan and documents, and GoldenKey prepares the file and introduces you to a suitable bank.
What is the difference between an FZE and an FZCO in Ajman Media City?
An FZE has one shareholder and an FZCO has two or more. Both offer limited liability and 100% foreign ownership, and the fees in Ajman Media City are usually the same.
Is there a double taxation agreement between Australia and the UAE?
Importantly, the UAE and Australia do not currently have a comprehensive double taxation agreement, so you should plan with a tax adviser in Australia. The UAE itself charges no personal income tax and 9% corporate tax above AED 375,000.
How long does the process take for Australian applicants?
Day to day, processing for Australians follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from Australia that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
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Good to know
More about Ajman Media City
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 Ajman Media City company formation for Australians predictable. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from Ajman Media City company formation for Australians can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
Importantly, if a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your Ajman Media City file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the application sit. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with Ajman Media City company formation for Australians, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. For most clients, after your Ajman Media City licence is released, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice.
