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
IT & Software in Ajman Media City
Software development, SaaS, app development, IT consulting and managed services
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
Importantly, 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. An 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 granted. In our experience, technology licences are among the simplest to obtain and attract strong banking interest because revenue is contract-based and easy to evidence. Dubai zones add credibility with international clients. In short, iT & Software in Ajman Media City means software development, SaaS, app development, IT consulting and managed services, and it is licensed as a professional activity.
On the ground, permitted activities include social media management and influencer marketing. 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. Ajman Media City is a sensible home for it & software because software development, SaaS, app development, IT consulting and managed services is a well-understood activity there and the approvals are routine.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
All prices for it & software in Ajman Media City are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. The figures below for it & software in Ajman Media City 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
Gather these supporting documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of it & software in Ajman Media City.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- Portfolio or company profile
- Attested parent-company supporting documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a companyif applicable
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activitiesif applicable
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visaif applicable
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the countryif applicable
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zonesif 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
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.
- 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. For it & software in Ajman Media City, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
- 3
Document submission and payment
You sign the submission and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with Ajman Media City and the authority's licence fee is paid.
- 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. If the authority raises a query on it & software in Ajman Media City at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about Ajman Media City. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsDo I need to visit the UAE to set up in Ajman Media City?
Most Ajman Media City licences can be released 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.
How long does the Ajman Media City licence take?
In our experience, once your supporting documents are complete, the authority for most applicants issues the licence within 3 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
How many visas can I get with a Ajman Media City licence?
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.
What approvals does it & software need?
None beyond the licence; data-hosting activities may need TDRA notification. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
Which licence type covers it & software?
IT & Software is classified as a professional activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
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Prefer to visit? Our Ajman office welcomes walk-ins during working hours, and we can also meet you in Dubai or Sharjah by appointment to discuss it & software in Ajman Media City.
Good to know
More about Ajman Media City
Why the UAE
There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from it & software in Ajman Media City can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. Crucially, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies it & software in Ajman Media City for international entrepreneurs.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled it & software in Ajman Media City for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. To be clear, our quotations for it & software in Ajman Media City list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before a single dirham changes hands anything. Most of our Ajman Media City clients come to us through referrals from other company owners, so we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing.
