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 Japanese nationals
Guide for Japanese founders · around 10 hours from Tokyo
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
On the ground, 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. As we tell every client, 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. Japan is one of the UAE's largest energy customers and a major source of vehicles and machinery, which gives Japanese entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Ajman Media City licence is issued. The most common businesses Japanese nationals open through GoldenKey are in automotive, trading, energy and engineering, although Ajman Media City supports almost any activity.
For most clients, specialised media and creative industry licence categories. Crucially, one of the reasons we recommend Ajman Media City is its specialised media licences, which matters more than most founders realise once the business is running. GoldenKey has prepared Ajman Media City files for Japanese clients in automotive, trading, energy and engineering, which means we know which Japan paperwork need attestation and which can be submitted as plain copies.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
The figures below for Ajman Media City company formation for Japanese nationals are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. All prices for Ajman Media City company formation for Japanese nationals are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
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
In short, gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of Ajman Media City company formation for Japanese nationals.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- A passport issued by Japan with at least six months' validity
- Your current residency visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE residentif applicable
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activitiesif applicable
- Attested parent-company supporting documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a companyif applicable
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zonesif applicable
- A police clearance certificate from Japan if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires itif 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
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. For Ajman Media City company formation for Japanese nationals this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
- 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
Document submission and payment
You sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested supporting documents and the licence fee is paid to the licensing authority. For Ajman Media City company formation for Japanese nationals, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
- 4
Licence 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.
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?
Day to day, 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?
For most clients, once your documents are complete, the authority as a rule issues the licence within 3 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Is an audit required for a Ajman Media City company?
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.
How long does the process take for Japanese applicants?
As a rule, processing for Japanese nationals follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from Japan that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
Do Japanese nationals need a UAE visa before applying for Ajman Media City?
No. You can apply for the licence from Japan with scanned documents, and the investor residency visa is processed afterwards.
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Good to know
More about Ajman Media City
Why the UAE
There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from Ajman Media City company formation for Japanese nationals can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. Just as important, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies Ajman Media City company formation for Japanese nationals for international business owners.
Why GoldenKey
In short, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for Ajman Media City company formation for Japanese nationals happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey's consultants have handled Ajman Media City company formation for Japanese nationals for traders, consultants, tech company owners and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. Most of our Ajman Media City clients come to us through referrals from other entrepreneurs, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing.
