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
Ajman Media City Company Formation for Italians
Guide for Italian founders · around 6 hours from Rome
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
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. Ajman Media City combines specialised media licences with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, which is why it suits both first-time business owners and established groups. GoldenKey has Italian clients from Rome, Milan and Turin, and our consultants understand the documents issued in Italy and how to attest them for the UAE. Payments between Italy and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, euro (EUR) transfers settle promptly and UAE banks are familiar with Italian business profiles.
On the ground, specialised media and creative industry licence categories. Importantly, 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. For Italians, the practical advantages of Ajman Media City are the ease of travel between Italy and the UAE, English covers all paperwork, and Italian-speaking support is available, and a banking system that processes euro (EUR) transfers daily.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Use the table below to compare packages for Ajman Media City company formation for Italians; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. The figures below for Ajman Media City company formation for Italians 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 2026-10-28.
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
For Ajman Media City company formation for Italians the authority asks for the following papers, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- Educational certificates attested by the Italy authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A passport issued by Italy with at least six months' validity
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A bank statement from your Italy bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zonesif applicable
- Attested parent-company papers and a board resolution if the shareholder is a companyif 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
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. Nothing is submitted for Ajman Media City company formation for Italians until you have reviewed and approved it.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
Your trade name is reserved with the Ajman Media City authority and initial approval is obtained; this stage rarely takes more than two working days.
- 3
Document submission and payment
With the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested documents and settles the licence fee with the authority on your behalf. If the authority raises a query on Ajman Media City company formation for Italians at this stage, we handle it the same day.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
Your Ajman Media City licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are issued, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about Ajman Media City. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsCan I add more activities to my Ajman Media City licence later?
Yes. Ajman Media City allows activity additions and changes through a licence amendment, which GoldenKey can process in a few business days for a small authority fee.
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 processed.
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 usually 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.
Is there a double taxation agreement between Italy and the UAE?
Yes, it can. The UAE and Italy have a double taxation agreement, and a UAE tax residency certificate lets you claim treaty relief on qualifying income. GoldenKey can obtain the certificate once your company is established.
Can a Italian citizen own 100% of a company in Ajman Media City?
Yes. Italians can own the full share capital of a Ajman Media City company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
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Good to know
More about Ajman Media City
Why the UAE
The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for Ajman Media City company formation for Italians and makes international pricing simple. From day one, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from Ajman Media City company formation for Italians can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled Ajman Media City company formation for Italians for traders, consultants, tech business owners and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. Crucially, our quotations for Ajman Media City company formation for Italians list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. 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 Italians.
