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. 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. The most common businesses Latvians open through GoldenKey are in logistics, IT services, timber exports and fintech, although Ajman Media City supports almost any activity. Latvians are a small community in logistics, IT and timber trading, so the Ajman Media City authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Latvian applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Why Ajman Media City
Office options in Ajman Media City range from virtual office, flexi-desk or studio space, so you only pay for the space your visa quota actually needs. In short, the authority permits Free Zone Establishment (FZE) and Free Zone Company (FZCO), which covers solo founders, partnerships and overseas groups opening a UAE branch.
How Ajman Media City works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation and activity selection
Crucially, 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.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the Ajman Media City authority and obtains initial approval, usually within one to two working days. Nothing is submitted for opening a media production company in the UAE as a Latvian founder until you have reviewed and approved it.
Step 3Document submission and payment
With the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested papers and settles the licence fee with the authority on your behalf.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Your Ajman Media City licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are released, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction. If the authority raises a query on opening a media production company in the UAE as a Latvian founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Documents required
On the ground, the document list for opening a media production company in the UAE as a Latvian founder is short, and most customers already have everything on it.
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- Educational certificates attested by the Latvia authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- Showreel or portfolio
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
Pricing
All prices for opening a media production company in the UAE as a Latvian 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 Latvian 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
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 a Latvian founder. The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for opening a media production company in the UAE as a Latvian founder and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
To be clear, most of our Ajman Media City clients come to us through referrals from other business owners, so we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. As a rule, our quotations for opening a media production company in the UAE as a Latvian founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before any payment anything. We speak the languages our customers speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for opening a media production company in the UAE as a Latvian founder.
From day one, message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for opening a media production company in the UAE as a Latvian founder, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Ajman Media City licence take?
In short, once your paperwork are complete, the authority typically issues the licence within 3 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Ajman Media City?
Day to day, 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 residence visa is completed.
What is the difference between an FZE and an FZCO in Ajman Media City?
An FZE has one shareholder and an FZCO has two or more. Both offer limited liability and 100% foreign ownership, and the fees in Ajman Media City are usually the same.
Can a Latvian citizen own 100% of a company in Ajman Media City?
Absolutely. Latvians 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?
Absolutely. Latvians 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.


