WhatsApp quoteOn the ground, 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 is UAE's media and content-creator hub — licences from AED 5,000, and it has become one of the most practical choices for founders who want a UAE licence without a large upfront budget. As a rule, payments between Switzerland and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, Swiss franc (CHF) transfers settle quickly and UAE banks are familiar with Swiss business profiles. As we tell every client, for Swiss founders, the UAE is around 6.5 hours from Bern, the UAE is 2 to 3 hours ahead of Switzerland, and English, German and French speakers all operate comfortably in the UAE.
Why Ajman Media City
One of the reasons we recommend Ajman Media City is its specialised media licences, which matters more than most company owners 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. Crucially, swiss applicants benefit from the fact that Ajman Media City already has many Swiss shareholders on its register, so its officers recognise Switzerland documents and name formats instantly.
How Ajman Media City works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation and activity selection
From day one, 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
GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the Ajman Media City authority and obtains initial approval, usually within one to two working days. If the authority raises a query on Ajman Media City company formation for Swiss nationals at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 3Document submission and payment
In short, with the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested documents and settles the licence fee with the authority on your behalf.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Once the Ajman Media City licence and company paperwork are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting. Nothing is submitted for Ajman Media City company formation for Swiss nationals until you have reviewed and approved it.
Documents required
For Ajman Media City company formation for Swiss nationals the registrar asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- Your current residency visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- Educational certificates attested by the Switzerland authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
Pricing
From day one, all prices for Ajman Media City company formation for Swiss nationals are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. The figures below for Ajman Media City company formation for Swiss nationals are updated by GoldenKey whenever the registrar changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
Why the UAE
Put simply, 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 Swiss nationals. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from Ajman Media City company formation for Swiss nationals can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
Our quotations for Ajman Media City company formation for Swiss nationals list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. GoldenKey's consultants have handled Ajman Media City company formation for Swiss nationals for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. As we tell every client, we will tell you plainly if Ajman Media City is not the right choice for your plan and point you to a better option, even when that option costs less.
Prefer to visit? Our Ajman office welcomes walk-ins during working hours, and we can also meet you in Dubai or Sharjah by appointment to discuss Ajman Media City company formation for Swiss nationals.
Frequently asked questions
Can 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 customers 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.
Is an audit required for a Ajman Media City company?
In practice, 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.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Ajman Media City?
To be clear, most Ajman Media City licences can be released 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 residence visa is processed.
Can my family from Switzerland join me?
In our experience, once your investor visa is released you can sponsor your spouse and children, and GoldenKey processes their visas alongside yours.
Can a Swiss citizen own 100% of a company in Ajman Media City?
It can. Swiss nationals can own the full share capital of a Ajman Media City company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
