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 Kenyans
Guide for Kenyan founders · around 5 hours from Nairobi
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 combines specialised media licences with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, and for that reason it suits both first-time company owners and established groups. 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. Importantly, payments between Kenya and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, Kenyan shilling (KES) transfers settle fast and UAE banks are familiar with Kenyan business profiles. Kenyans are a growing East African community working in aviation, hospitality, logistics and trade, so the Ajman Media City authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Kenyan applications every day and process them without hesitation.
In short, 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. As a rule, one of the reasons we point clients to Ajman Media City is its specialised media licences, which matters more than most founders realise once the business is running. To be clear, for Kenyans, the practical advantages of Ajman Media City are the ease of travel between Kenya and the UAE, English and Swahili speakers find the UAE easy to navigate, and a banking system that processes Kenyan shilling (KES) transfers daily.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
All prices for Ajman Media City company formation for Kenyans are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. The figures below for Ajman Media City company formation for Kenyans are updated by GoldenKey whenever the registrar 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
Put simply, for Ajman Media City company formation for Kenyans the licensing authority asks for the following documents, 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
- A bank statement from your Kenya bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zonesif applicable
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visaif applicable
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activitiesif applicable
- Attested parent-company documents 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
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.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the Ajman Media City authority and obtains initial approval, generally within one to two working days. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to Ajman Media City company formation for Kenyans.
- 3
Document submission and payment
You sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the registrar.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
As a rule, 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. If the authority raises a query on Ajman Media City company formation for Kenyans 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 FAQsCan I add more activities to my Ajman Media City licence later?
Absolutely. Ajman Media City allows activity additions and changes through a licence amendment, which GoldenKey can process in a few working days for a small authority fee.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Ajman Media City?
To be clear, most Ajman Media City licences can be granted remotely with scanned documents 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.
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.
Can a Kenyan citizen own 100% of a company in Ajman Media City?
It can. Kenyans can own the full share capital of a Ajman Media City company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
How long does the process take for Kenyan applicants?
Crucially, processing for Kenyans follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from Kenya that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
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Ready to start your business in Ajman Media City?
As a rule, book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for Ajman Media City company formation for Kenyans in a single conversation.
Good to know
More about Ajman Media City
Why the UAE
The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, which is why so many founders choose it as a base for Ajman Media City company formation for Kenyans. In practice, 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 Kenyans for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves fast. Just as important, most of our Ajman Media City clients come to us through referrals from other company owners, and that is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. 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 Kenyans happen the same day they are ready.
