WhatsApp quoteSetting 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 issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Ajman, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. For most clients, payments between South Korea and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, South Korean won (KRW) transfers settle quickly and UAE banks are familiar with South Korean business profiles. In practice, the most common businesses South Koreans open through GoldenKey are in construction, electronics, beauty and cosmetics and energy, although Ajman Media City supports almost any activity.
Why Ajman Media City
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. Ajman Media City is located in Ajman emirate — media & creative industry cluster, and the authority's processing time for a standard file is around 3 working days. For South Koreans, the practical advantages of Ajman Media City are the ease of travel between South Korea and the UAE, English is the working language, and a banking system that processes South Korean won (KRW) transfers daily.
How Ajman Media City works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation and activity selection
We confirm that your activity is available in Ajman Media City, choose the licence type and agree the visa package and office option that match your plan.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
As we tell every client, we submit your preferred trade names to Ajman Media City and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to Ajman Media City company formation for South Koreans.
Step 3Document submission and payment
You sign the submission forms and memorandum, we submit the attested paperwork and the licence fee is paid to the authority.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Your Ajman Media City licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are released, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction. For Ajman Media City company formation for South Koreans this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Documents required
The document list for Ajman Media City company formation for South Koreans is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A passport issued by South Korea with at least six months' validity
- Attested parent-company paperwork and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- A bank statement from your South Korea bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
Pricing
As a rule, the figures below for Ajman Media City company formation for South Koreans are updated by GoldenKey whenever the licensing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Use the table below to compare packages for Ajman Media City company formation for South Koreans; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
Why the UAE
Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so Ajman Media City company formation for South Koreans no longer requires a local partner. Banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of Ajman Media City company formation for South Koreans predictable.
Why GoldenKey
Just as important, 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 South Koreans. Day to day, our quotations for Ajman Media City company formation for South Koreans list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. GoldenKey builds its own CRM and client portal, so you can see the status of your Ajman Media City request, download your supporting documents and pay invoices from your phone.
Tell us about your plans for Ajman Media City company formation for South Koreans and GoldenKey will come back to you shortly with a clear price, a document checklist and a realistic timeline.
Frequently asked questions
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 nine times out of ten the same.
How long does the Ajman Media City licence take?
For most clients, once your papers are complete, the authority in most cases issues the licence within 3 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
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 paperwork 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 completed.
Do South Koreans need a UAE visa before applying for Ajman Media City?
Not in that case. You can apply for the licence from South Korea with scanned supporting documents, and the investor residence visa is processed afterwards.
Is there a double taxation agreement between South Korea and the UAE?
Yes. The UAE and South Korea 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.
