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
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Ajman Media City Company Formation for UAE nationals and residents
Guide for Emirati founders · no flight required from Abu Dhabi
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 short, 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. 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. existing residents can usually set up faster because Emirates ID and local address proof are already in place, which gives Emirati entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Ajman Media City licence is issued. GoldenKey has Emirati customers from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, and our consultants understand the documents granted in United Arab Emirates and how to attest them for the UAE.
For most clients, unlike some zones, Ajman Media City does not require a large paid-up capital to be blocked in a bank account before the licence is issued. As a rule, popular activities in Ajman Media City include media production, digital marketing, broadcasting, publishing and advertising, and most of them can be combined on a single licence. In practice, emirati applicants benefit from the fact that Ajman Media City already has many Emirati shareholders on its register, so its officers recognise United Arab Emirates papers and name formats instantly.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Put simply, use the table below to compare packages for Ajman Media City company formation for UAE nationals and residents; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. In our experience, all prices for Ajman Media City company formation for UAE nationals and residents are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
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 2026-10-27.
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 UAE nationals and residents; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- A passport released by United Arab Emirates with at least six months' validity
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- Your current UAE residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE residentif applicable
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a companyif applicable
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the countryif 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
Day to day, 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. If the authority raises a query on Ajman Media City company formation for UAE nationals and residents at this stage, we handle it the same day.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
Day to day, 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 our experience, you sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with Ajman Media City and the registrar's licence fee is paid. For Ajman Media City company formation for UAE nationals and residents this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
Importantly, once the Ajman Media City licence and company documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about Ajman Media City. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsHow many visas can I get with a Ajman Media City licence?
To be clear, 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.
How long does the Ajman Media City licence take?
Day to day, once your papers are complete, the authority usually issues the licence within 3 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
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 papers, and GoldenKey prepares the file and introduces you to a suitable bank.
Do UAE nationals and residents need a UAE visa before applying for Ajman Media City?
No. You can apply for the licence from United Arab Emirates with scanned papers, and the investor residence visa is completed afterwards.
Can a Emirati citizen own 100% of a company in Ajman Media City?
Yes. UAE nationals and residents can own the full share capital of a Ajman Media City company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
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Importantly, call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a consultant will walk you through Ajman Media City company formation for UAE nationals and residents step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Good to know
More about Ajman Media City
Why the UAE
From day one, the dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for Ajman Media City company formation for UAE nationals and residents and makes international pricing simple. English is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies Ajman Media City company formation for UAE nationals and residents for international founders.
Why GoldenKey
As a rule, 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 UAE nationals and residents. GoldenKey's consultants have handled Ajman Media City company formation for UAE nationals and residents for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves fast. Our quotations for Ajman Media City company formation for UAE nationals and residents list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
