WhatsApp quoteAn 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. As we tell every client, external approvals for general trading are: no special approval for standard goods; customs code required to physically import. GoldenKey has licensed general trading company businesses for customers in Ajman Media City and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later.
Why Ajman Media City
For most clients, competitive pricing vs. Dubai Media City and Shams. 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. GoldenKey has licensed general trading in Ajman Media City for customers ranging from solo entrepreneurs to groups opening a regional branch, so we know which sub-activities to list.
How Ajman Media City works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation 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.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the Ajman Media City authority and obtains initial approval, usually within one to two working days. Nothing is submitted for general trading in Ajman Media City until you have reviewed and approved it.
Step 3Document submission and payment
Just as important, you sign the submission and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with Ajman Media City and the authority's licence fee is paid.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Once the Ajman Media City licence and company documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting. Nothing is submitted for general trading in Ajman Media City until you have reviewed and approved it.
Documents required
Just as important, the document list for general trading in Ajman Media City is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- List of intended product categories
- Your current UAE residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
Pricing
All prices for general trading in Ajman Media City are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. In short, pricing for general trading 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
To be clear, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so general trading in Ajman Media City no longer requires a local partner. To be clear, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from general trading in Ajman Media City can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
From day one, you deal with one named case manager from the first call until your Ajman Media City licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally. We speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for general trading in Ajman Media City. In our experience, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for general trading in Ajman Media City happen the same day they are ready.
Call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a consultant will walk you through general trading in Ajman Media City step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Ajman Media City licence take?
Once your papers are complete, the licensing authority typically issues the licence within 3 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Ajman Media City?
As we tell every client, 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.
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.
What approvals does general trading need?
No special approval for standard goods; customs code required to physically import. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
Which licence type covers general trading?
Day to day, general Trading is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
