Photography & Videography in the UAE for Austrians

Why Ajman Media City

For most clients, one of the reasons we suggest Ajman Media City is its specialised media licences, which matters more than most company owners realise once the business is running. Ajman Media City licences are renewed annually with a simple online payment and updated passport copies, and GoldenKey sends a reminder 60 days before the due date.

How Ajman Media City works with GoldenKey

1. 
   Step 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. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to opening a photography business in the UAE as an Austrian founder.

2. 
   Step 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.

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   Step 3

   Document submission and payment

   You sign the request forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the authority. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for opening a photography business in the UAE as an Austrian founder.

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   Step 4

   Licence issued and next steps

   Ajman Media City issues the licence, incorporation certificate and lease; from there we open the establishment card, process visas and arrange your bank introduction.

Documents required

Here is what you will need for opening a photography business in the UAE as an Austrian founder; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.

• A bank statement from your Austria bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
• Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
• A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
• Portfolio
• A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
• A passport-size photograph on a white background

Pricing

All prices for opening a photography business in the UAE as an Austrian founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. Pricing for opening a photography business in the UAE as an Austrian founder depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.

Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.

Why the UAE

On the ground, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies opening a photography business in the UAE as an Austrian founder for international founders. Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes opening a photography business in the UAE as an Austrian founder a route to relocation as well as a business decision.

Why GoldenKey

GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a photography business in the UAE as an Austrian founder for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. We speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for opening a photography business in the UAE as an Austrian founder. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped entrepreneurs from more than 60 countries with opening a photography business in the UAE as an Austrian founder, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.

Frequently asked questions