Fintech & Payments in Ajman Media City

Why Ajman Media City

Put simply, 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 granted. Ajman Media City licences are renewed annually with a simple online payment and updated passport copies, and GoldenKey sends a reminder 60 days before the due date. Ajman Media City is a sensible home for fintech & payments because payment technology, lending platforms, wealth-tech and financial software is a well-understood activity there and the approvals are routine.

How Ajman Media City works with GoldenKey

1. 
   Step 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.

2. 
   Step 2

   Name reservation and initial approval

   In practice, we submit your preferred trade names to Ajman Media City and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission. If the authority raises a query on fintech & payments in Ajman Media City at this stage, we handle it the same day.

3. 
   Step 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.

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   Step 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. Nothing is submitted for fintech & payments in Ajman Media City until you have reviewed and approved it.

Documents required

For fintech & payments in Ajman Media City the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.

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

Pricing

All prices for fintech & payments in Ajman Media City are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. Pricing for fintech & payments in 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.

Why the UAE

In practice, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so fintech & payments in Ajman Media City no longer requires a local partner. In practice, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies fintech & payments in Ajman Media City for international founders.

Why GoldenKey

Importantly, we speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for fintech & payments in Ajman Media City. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for fintech & payments in Ajman Media City happen the same day they are ready. Importantly, you deal with one named adviser from the first call until your Ajman Media City licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally.

Frequently asked questions