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 Malaysians
Guide for Malaysian founders · around 7 hours from Kuala Lumpur
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
In practice, 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. If you are weighing up where to register in the UAE, Ajman Media City deserves a close look for its specialised media licences and straightforward renewal process. The most common businesses Malaysians open through GoldenKey are in Islamic finance, halal food, oil and gas services and education, although Ajman Media City supports almost any activity. Payments between Malaysia and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, Malaysian ringgit (MYR) transfers settle promptly and UAE banks are familiar with Malaysian business profiles.
Crucially, specialised media and creative industry licence categories. Ajman Media City is located in Ajman emirate — media & creative industry cluster, and the licensing authority's processing time for a standard file is around 3 business days. Crucially, for Malaysians, the practical advantages of Ajman Media City are the ease of travel between Malaysia and the UAE, English is used throughout Malaysian business, and a banking system that processes Malaysian ringgit (MYR) transfers daily.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Importantly, the figures below for Ajman Media City company formation for Malaysians are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Pricing for Ajman Media City company formation for Malaysians depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
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 2026-10-24.
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
Here is what you will need for Ajman Media City company formation for Malaysians; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- A bank statement from your Malaysia bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A passport issued by Malaysia with at least six months' validity
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the countryif applicable
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visaif applicable
- A police clearance certificate from Malaysia if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires itif applicable
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activitiesif 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 Malaysians, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
In our experience, 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
In short, you sign the file and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with Ajman Media City and the authority's licence fee is paid. For Ajman Media City company formation for Malaysians this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
- 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 FAQsIs an audit required for a Ajman Media City company?
On the ground, 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 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 as a rule 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.
Can 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.
Can a Malaysian citizen own 100% of a company in Ajman Media City?
Yes. Malaysians can own the full share capital of a Ajman Media City company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do Malaysians need a UAE visa before applying for Ajman Media City?
No. You can apply for the licence from Malaysia with scanned papers, and the investor residence visa is processed afterwards.
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Good to know
More about Ajman Media City
Why the UAE
Day to day, the UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for Ajman Media City company formation for Malaysians. As a rule, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes Ajman Media City company formation for Malaysians a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
Because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which supporting documents each of them will ask for on an Ajman Media City file. In short, our quotations for Ajman Media City company formation for Malaysians list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, ahead of payment anything. In our experience, 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 Malaysians happen the same day they are ready.
