WhatsApp quoteAn Ajman Media City company can be owned entirely by foreign nationals, needs no local sponsor and can start trading internationally as soon as the licence is granted. To be clear, 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. Importantly, payments between France and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, euro (EUR) transfers settle quickly and UAE banks are familiar with French business profiles. In our experience, french brands and groups have a major footprint in the UAE, from Louvre Abu Dhabi to the Sorbonne campus, which gives French entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Ajman Media City licence is issued.
Why Ajman Media City
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 (Monday to Friday). 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 granted.
How Ajman Media City works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation 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. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for opening a media production company in the UAE as a French founder.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
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.
Step 3Document submission and payment
You sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the registrar. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to opening a media production company in the UAE as a French founder.
Step 4Licence 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 media production company in the UAE as a French founder; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- Showreel or portfolio
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- A police clearance certificate from France if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
Pricing
On the ground, all prices for opening a media production company in the UAE as a French founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing ahead of payment. Use the table below to compare packages for opening a media production company in the UAE as a French founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
Why the UAE
There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening a media production company in the UAE as a French founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. Banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of opening a media production company in the UAE as a French founder predictable.
Why GoldenKey
Our quotations for opening a media production company in the UAE as a French founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. Crucially, most of our Ajman Media City clients come to us through referrals from other business owners, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for opening a media production company in the UAE as a French founder happen the same day they are ready.
Book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for opening a media production company in the UAE as a French founder in a single conversation.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Ajman Media City?
Importantly, most Ajman Media City licences can be granted remotely with scanned papers 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 completed.
Can I add more activities to my Ajman Media City licence later?
Yes — Ajman Media City allows activity additions and changes through a licence amendment, which GoldenKey can process in a few working days (Monday to Friday) for a small authority fee.
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.
Can a French citizen own 100% of a company in Ajman Media City?
Yes, it can. French nationals can own the full share capital of a Ajman Media City company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Is media & content production allowed in Ajman Media City?
Yes, it can. French nationals can own 100% of a media production company in the UAE. {brand} recommends Ajman Media City for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
