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 Austrians
Guide for Austrian founders · around 5.5 hours from Vienna
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
To be clear, 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. 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. Austrian firms supply building technology, rail and hospitality expertise to UAE projects, which gives Austrian entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Ajman Media City licence is issued. GoldenKey has Austrian clients from Vienna, Graz and Salzburg, and our consultants understand the paperwork issued in Austria and how to attest them for the UAE.
In our experience, 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. Importantly, one of the reasons we recommend Ajman Media City is its specialised media licences, which matters more than most founders realise once the business is running. In our experience, austrian applicants benefit from the fact that Ajman Media City already has many Austrian shareholders on its register, so its officers recognise Austria supporting documents and name formats instantly.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
The figures below for Ajman Media City company formation for Austrians are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. In short, all prices for Ajman Media City company formation for Austrians are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
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 2026-10-27.
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
As we tell every client, for Ajman Media City company formation for Austrians the authority asks for the following paperwork, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- Educational certificates attested by the Austria authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- A passport released by Austria with at least six months' validity
- Attested parent-company papers and a board resolution if the shareholder is a companyif applicable
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visaif 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
Our process
How Ajman Media City works with GoldenKey
- 1
Consultation and activity selection
GoldenKey starts by confirming your activity is available in Ajman Media City, then agrees the licence category, visa quota and office option with you in writing. For Ajman Media City company formation for Austrians, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
On the ground, 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
To be clear, you sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the authority. Your portal shows the status of this step for Ajman Media City company formation for Austrians in real time.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
Your Ajman Media City licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are released, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about Ajman Media City. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsIs an audit required for a Ajman Media City company?
From day one, requirements vary by zone and by company size. GoldenKey will confirm the current Ajman Media City rule when we prepare your quotation, and we provide bookkeeping if you need accounts in any case for corporate tax.
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 typically the same.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Ajman Media City?
In short, most Ajman Media City licences can be issued remotely with scanned paperwork 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.
Do Austrians need a UAE visa before applying for Ajman Media City?
No — You can apply for the licence from Austria with scanned papers, and the investor UAE residence visa is processed afterwards.
How long does the process take for Austrian applicants?
Processing for Austrians follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from Austria that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
Get a free quote
Ready to start your business in Ajman Media City?
For most clients, call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and an adviser will walk you through Ajman Media City company formation for Austrians step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Good to know
More about Ajman Media City
Why the UAE
In practice, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies Ajman Media City company formation for Austrians for international entrepreneurs. The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many founders choose it as a base for Ajman Media City company formation for Austrians.
Why GoldenKey
For most clients, 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. In practice, our quotations for Ajman Media City company formation for Austrians list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before any payment anything. Most of our Ajman Media City clients come to us through referrals from other founders, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing.
