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 Swedes
Guide for Swedish founders · around 6.5 hours from Stockholm
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, so it suits both first-time founders and established groups. Importantly, 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. As a rule, payments between Sweden and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, Swedish krona (SEK) transfers settle fast and UAE banks are familiar with Swedish business profiles. Swedes are a technology-focused community with Swedish telecom, fintech and design firms in Dubai, so the Ajman Media City authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Swedish applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Specialised media and creative industry licence categories. In our experience, 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. Many Swedish founders run Ajman Media City companies alongside an existing business in Sweden, using the UAE entity for international invoicing and regional sales.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
As we tell every client, the figures below for Ajman Media City company formation for Swedes are updated by GoldenKey whenever the licensing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. All prices for Ajman Media City company formation for Swedes are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before a single dirham changes hands.
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
For Ajman Media City company formation for Swedes the registrar 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 passport released by Sweden with at least six months' validity
- A bank statement from your Sweden bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the countryif 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
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
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 Swedes.
- 3
Document submission and payment
With the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested documents and settles the licence fee with the issuing authority on your behalf.
- 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. For Ajman Media City company formation for Swedes, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about Ajman Media City. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsCan a Ajman Media City company do business on the UAE mainland?
A Ajman Media City company can sell to mainland customers through a mainland distributor, invoice services to mainland clients generally, and apply for a dual-licence arrangement where the emirate offers one. Direct retail or on-site contracting on the mainland needs a mainland licence.
Can I open a UAE bank account with a Ajman Media City company?
Yes, Ajman Media City companies open accounts with UAE banks every day. Approval depends on the bank's compliance review of your profile, business plan and supporting documents, and GoldenKey prepares the file and introduces you to a suitable bank.
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 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.
Do Swedes need a UAE visa before applying for Ajman Media City?
No. You can apply for the licence from Sweden with scanned documents, and the investor residency visa is processed afterwards.
How long does the process take for Swedish applicants?
Processing for Swedes follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from Sweden that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
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Good to know
More about Ajman Media City
Why the UAE
On the ground, 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 Swedes predictable. 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 Swedes.
Why GoldenKey
As a rule, if a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your Ajman Media City file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the application sit. In our experience, you deal with one named consultant from the first call until your Ajman Media City licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with Ajman Media City company formation for Swedes, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
