Ajman Media City is UAE's media and content-creator hub — licences from AED 5,000, and it has become one of the most practical choices for company owners who want a UAE licence without a large upfront budget. 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. On the ground, the most common businesses Germans open through GoldenKey are in engineering, industrial machinery, automotive and renewable energy, although Ajman Media City supports almost any activity. In practice, germans are a well-organised business community with a German Emirati Joint Council and hundreds of Mittelstand subsidiaries, so the Ajman Media City authority, the banks and the immigration officers see German applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Why Ajman Media City
In short, 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. Importantly, one of the reasons we point clients to Ajman Media City is its specialised media licences, which matters more than most entrepreneurs realise once the business is running. German applicants benefit from the fact that Ajman Media City already has many German shareholders on its register, so its officers recognise Germany supporting documents and name formats instantly.
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
We submit your preferred trade names to Ajman Media City and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission. For Ajman Media City company formation for Germans this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Step 3Document submission and payment
You sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with Ajman Media City and the registrar's licence fee is paid.
Step 4Licence 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. For Ajman Media City company formation for Germans this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Documents required
Gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of Ajman Media City company formation for Germans.
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- Educational certificates attested by the Germany 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-size photograph on a white background
- A passport issued by Germany with at least six months' validity
Pricing
Use the table below to compare packages for Ajman Media City company formation for Germans; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. Importantly, the figures below for Ajman Media City company formation for Germans are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
Why the UAE
As we tell every client, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes Ajman Media City company formation for Germans a route to relocation as well as a business decision. As we tell every client, the UAE's network of comprehensive economic partnership agreements with India, Indonesia, Türkiye, Israel, Cambodia and others keeps expanding the markets a UAE company can reach duty-free.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled Ajman Media City company formation for Germans for traders, consultants, tech entrepreneurs and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. For most clients, 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 Germans. GoldenKey builds its own CRM and client portal, so you can see the status of your Ajman Media City application, download your documents and pay invoices from your phone.
In our experience, if you would like a written quotation for Ajman Media City company formation for Germans, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
How many visas can I get with a Ajman Media City licence?
Day to day, 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.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Ajman Media City?
Most Ajman Media City licences can be issued remotely with scanned supporting documents and a signed power of attorney. You will need to enter the UAE for the medical test and Emirates ID biometrics when your residence visa is completed.
Is an audit required for a Ajman Media City company?
To be clear, 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.
Can a German citizen own 100% of a company in Ajman Media City?
Yes, it can. Germans can own the full share capital of a Ajman Media City company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Can my family from Germany join me?
As we tell every client, once your investor visa is granted you can sponsor your spouse and children, and GoldenKey processes their visas alongside yours.


