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 British nationals
Guide for British founders · around 7 hours from London
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 is UAE's media and content-creator hub — licences from AED 5,000, and it has become one of the most practical choices for company owners who want a UAE licence without a large upfront budget. Crucially, if you are weighing up where to register in the UAE, Ajman Media City deserves a close look for its specialised media licences and routine renewal process. the UK and UAE share deep commercial ties, with thousands of British-owned SMEs operating from UAE free zones, which gives British entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Ajman Media City licence is issued. GoldenKey has British clients from London, Manchester and Birmingham, and our consultants understand the documents granted in United Kingdom and how to attest them for the UAE.
Ajman Media City is located in Ajman emirate — media & creative industry cluster, and the issuing authority's processing time for a standard file is around 3 working days. Put simply, the authority permits Free Zone Establishment (FZE) and Free Zone Company (FZCO), which covers solo founders, partnerships and overseas groups opening a UAE branch. For British nationals, the practical advantages of Ajman Media City are the ease of travel between United Kingdom and the UAE, English is the working language of UAE business, so there is no language barrier, and a banking system that processes pound sterling (GBP) transfers daily.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
For most clients, use the table below to compare packages for Ajman Media City company formation for British nationals; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. All prices for Ajman Media City company formation for British nationals 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 2026-10-28.
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
Here is what you will need for Ajman Media City company formation for British nationals; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- Educational certificates attested by the United Kingdom authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A bank statement from your United Kingdom bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the countryif applicable
- Attested parent-company paperwork and a board resolution if the shareholder is a companyif applicable
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activitiesif 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
As a rule, we submit your preferred trade names to Ajman Media City and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission. Your portal shows the status of this step for Ajman Media City company formation for British nationals in real time.
- 3
Document submission and payment
On the ground, with the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested documents and settles the licence fee with the licensing 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. If the authority raises a query on Ajman Media City company formation for British nationals at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about Ajman Media City. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsDo 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 UAE residence visa is processed.
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 clients nine times out of ten, 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 add more activities to my Ajman Media City licence later?
It can. Ajman Media City allows activity additions and changes through a licence amendment, which GoldenKey can process in a few business days for a small authority fee.
Can a British citizen own 100% of a company in Ajman Media City?
Yes. British nationals can own the full share capital of a Ajman Media City company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
How long does the process take for British applicants?
In our experience, processing for British nationals follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from United Kingdom 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
In practice, the UAE consistently ranks among the safest countries in the world, with a stable government, strong rule of law and world-class infrastructure. Crucially, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from Ajman Media City company formation for British nationals can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
Day to day, 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. Importantly, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for Ajman Media City company formation for British nationals happen the same day they are ready. In our experience, our quotations for Ajman Media City company formation for British nationals list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before a single dirham changes hands anything.
