WhatsApp quoteFrom day one, 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. Ajman Media City combines specialised media licences with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, which is why it suits both first-time founders and established groups. 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 entrepreneurs who want a UAE licence without a large upfront budget.
Why Ajman Media City
Competitive pricing vs. Dubai Media City and Shams. In short, 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. For most clients, the authority permits Free Zone Establishment (FZE) and Free Zone Company (FZCO), which covers solo founders, partnerships and overseas groups opening a UAE branch.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for renewing a licence in Ajman Media City; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- Your current UAE residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- Attested parent-company supporting documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
Pricing
The figures below for renewing a licence in Ajman Media City are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. All prices for renewing a licence in Ajman Media City are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing ahead of payment.
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
Changing your package at renewal
To be clear, renewal is the natural moment to move to a larger or smaller Ajman Media City package, add activities or change the office option. We review your plans before each renewal so the package still fits.
Renewal deadline and penalties
Crucially, your Ajman Media City licence expires on the anniversary of issue. Renewing late attracts monthly penalties and, after a grace period, suspension of the licence and the visas attached to it. GoldenKey reminds you 60 and 30 days before expiry and completes the renewal in advance.
Why the UAE
On the ground, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so renewing a licence in Ajman Media City no longer requires a local partner. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from renewing a licence in Ajman Media City can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
Day to day, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for renewing a licence in Ajman Media City happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey is a licensed business setup consultancy, not a reseller, which means your Ajman Media City submission is prepared, checked and submitted by our own team. Because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which papers each of them will ask for on an Ajman Media City file.
Day to day, call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a consultant will walk you through renewing a licence in Ajman Media City step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Ajman Media City?
Most Ajman Media City licences can be released 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 residency visa is processed.
How long does the Ajman Media City licence take?
In short, once your papers are complete, the registrar typically issues the licence within 3 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Is an audit required for a Ajman Media City company?
In our experience, 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 normally 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 is the difference between an FZE and an FZCO in Ajman Media City?
An FZE has one shareholder and an FZCO has two or more. Both offer limited liability and 100% foreign ownership, and the fees in Ajman Media City are as a rule the same.
