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 Chinese nationals
Guide for Chinese founders · around 8 hours from Beijing or Shanghai from Beijing
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
In our experience, founders choose Ajman Media City when they want a credible UAE address, fast licensing and packages that scale from a solo flexi-desk to a multi-visa office. Just as important, 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. For most clients, chinese nationals are a community of roughly 200,000 to 300,000 people, with Dragon Mart and International City as its commercial heart, so the Ajman Media City authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Chinese applications every day and process them without hesitation. GoldenKey has Chinese customers from Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou, and our consultants understand the documents issued in China and how to attest them for the UAE.
To be clear, 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. Put simply, 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. In our experience, for Chinese nationals, the practical advantages of Ajman Media City are the ease of travel between China and the UAE, Mandarin-speaking support is available through our partner network, and a banking system that processes renminbi (CNY) transfers daily.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Pricing for Ajman Media City company formation for Chinese nationals depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. From day one, the figures below for Ajman Media City company formation for Chinese nationals are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
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
Day to day, for Ajman Media City company formation for Chinese nationals the authority asks for the following documents, 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
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- A passport issued by China with at least six months' validity
- Educational certificates attested by the China authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activitiesif applicable
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE residentif 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
Just as important, 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. Your portal shows the status of this step for Ajman Media City company formation for Chinese nationals in real time.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
We submit your preferred trade names to Ajman Media City and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission.
- 3
Document submission and payment
Put simply, you sign the file and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with Ajman Media City and the authority's licence fee is paid. We keep a written record of this step so your file for Ajman Media City company formation for Chinese nationals is audit-ready.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
Ajman Media City issues the licence, incorporation certificate and lease; from there we open the establishment card, process visas and arrange your bank introduction.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about Ajman Media City. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsHow long does the Ajman Media City licence take?
Once your documents are complete, the registrar typically issues the licence within 3 working days (Monday to Friday). Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Ajman Media City?
To be clear, most Ajman Media City licences can be issued remotely with scanned 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.
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 in most cases the same.
How long does the process take for Chinese applicants?
As we tell every client, processing for Chinese nationals follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from China that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
Is there a double taxation agreement between China and the UAE?
Yes. The UAE and China have a double taxation agreement, and a UAE tax residency certificate lets you claim treaty relief on qualifying income. GoldenKey can obtain the certificate once your company is established.
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Good to know
More about Ajman Media City
Why the UAE
In short, 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 Chinese nationals for international founders. As we tell every client, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes Ajman Media City company formation for Chinese nationals a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
We speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for Ajman Media City company formation for Chinese nationals. As we tell every client, 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. You deal with one named consultant from the first call until your Ajman Media City licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally.
