WhatsApp quoteAjman 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 entrepreneurs who want a UAE licence without a large upfront budget. GoldenKey has guided hundreds of entrepreneurs through Ajman Media City company formation, from name reservation to the moment the licence PDF lands in their inbox. Irish nationals are a lively community of more than 10,000, strong in aviation leasing, construction, education and hospitality, so the Ajman Media City authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Irish applications every day and process them without hesitation. As we tell every client, the most common businesses Irish nationals open through GoldenKey are in aviation leasing, construction, education and hospitality, although Ajman Media City supports almost any activity.
Why Ajman Media City
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. 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 released.
How Ajman Media City works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation and activity selection
In the first call we check that Ajman Media City lists your activity, settle the licence type and match the visa package and office to what you actually need. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for opening a media production company in the UAE as an Irish founder.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
Importantly, we submit your preferred trade names to Ajman Media City and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission.
Step 3Document submission and payment
With the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested documents and settles the licence fee with the issuing authority on your behalf. We keep a written record of this step so your file for opening a media production company in the UAE as an Irish founder is audit-ready.
Step 4Licence 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.
Documents required
For opening a media production company in the UAE as an Irish founder the registrar asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- A police clearance certificate from Ireland if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- Showreel or portfolio
- A passport issued by Ireland with at least six months' validity
Pricing
In short, the figures below for opening a media production company in the UAE as an Irish founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. In short, all prices for opening a media production company in the UAE as an Irish founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before any payment.
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
Why the UAE
The UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for opening a media production company in the UAE as an Irish founder. The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, so so many founders choose it as a base for opening a media production company in the UAE as an Irish founder.
Why GoldenKey
In our experience, you deal with one named case manager from the first call until your Ajman Media City licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally. On the ground, most of our Ajman Media City clients come to us through referrals from other founders, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. To be clear, our quotations for opening a media production company in the UAE as an Irish founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before a single dirham changes hands anything.
If you would like a written quotation for opening a media production company in the UAE as an Irish founder, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Ajman Media City licence take?
Just as important, once your supporting documents are complete, the issuing authority typically issues the licence within 3 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
How many visas can I get with a Ajman Media City licence?
As a rule, visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. Ajman Media City packages typically 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.
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 in most cases, 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 media & content production allowed in Ajman Media City?
Yes. Irish 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.
Can my family from Ireland join me?
Once your investor visa is issued you can sponsor your spouse and children, and GoldenKey processes their visas alongside yours.
