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Import & Export in Ajman Media City

Importing goods into the UAE and exporting or re-exporting them to regional and global markets

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. 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 business owners who want a UAE licence without a large upfront budget. Import & Export in Ajman Media City means importing goods into the UAE and exporting or re-exporting them to regional and global markets, and it is licensed as a commercial activity. Put simply, typical examples of this activity include food re-export, auto parts, textiles and machinery, which can usually sit together on one Ajman Media City licence.

Why Ajman Media City

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 issued. 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. To be clear, for import & export, Ajman Media City offers the office options such a business actually needs and a visa quota that can grow with the team.

How Ajman Media City works with GoldenKey

  1. Step 1: Consultation and activity selection
    Step 1

    Consultation and activity selection

    In the first call we check that Ajman Media City lists your activity, settle the licence type and match the visa package and office to what you actually need. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for import & export in Ajman Media City.

  2. Step 2: Name reservation and initial approval
    Step 2

    Name 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 (Monday to Friday).

  3. Step 3: Document submission and payment
    Step 3

    Document submission and payment

    With the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested paperwork and settles the licence fee with the authority on your behalf. Your portal shows the status of this step for import & export in Ajman Media City in real time.

  4. Step 4: Licence issued and next steps
    Step 4

    Licence issued and next steps

    Once the Ajman Media City licence and company supporting documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting.

Documents required

For most clients, for import & export in Ajman Media City the licensing authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.

  • A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
  • A passport-size photograph on a white background
  • Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
  • Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
  • Customs code submission
  • A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities

Pricing

To be clear, use the table below to compare packages for import & export in Ajman Media City; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. Pricing for import & export 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

Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so import & export in Ajman Media City no longer requires a local partner. Just as important, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes import & export in Ajman Media City a route to relocation as well as a business decision.

Why GoldenKey

From day one, after your Ajman Media City licence is granted, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice. Our quotations for import & export in Ajman Media City list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, ahead of payment anything. Importantly, 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.

Book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for import & export in Ajman Media City in a single conversation.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the Ajman Media City licence take?

In our experience, once your documents are complete, the authority nine times out of ten 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?

Most Ajman Media City licences can be issued remotely with scanned papers 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 processed.

Can a Ajman Media City company do business on the UAE mainland?

A Ajman Media City company can sell to mainland customers through a mainland distributor, invoice services to mainland clients generally, and apply for a dual-licence arrangement where the emirate offers one. Direct retail or on-site contracting on the mainland needs a mainland licence.

Is import & export allowed in Ajman Media City?

Absolutely. Import & Export is an available activity in {ent}, and {brand} lists the exact sub-activities on your licence. Customs code; product-specific approvals for food, cosmetics, medical and telecom goods.

Which licence type covers import & export?

Import & Export is classified as a commercial activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.

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