WhatsApp quoteAjman Media City issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Ajman, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. An 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 issued. For most clients, payments between Malaysia and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, Malaysian ringgit (MYR) transfers settle quickly and UAE banks are familiar with Malaysian business profiles. To be clear, the most common businesses Malaysians open through GoldenKey are in Islamic finance, halal food, oil and gas services and education, although Ajman Media City supports almost any activity.
Why Ajman Media City
The authority permits Free Zone Establishment (FZE) and Free Zone Company (FZCO), which covers solo business owners, partnerships and overseas groups opening a UAE branch. 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
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.
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. If the authority raises a query on opening a media production company in the UAE as a Malaysian founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 3Document submission and payment
As a rule, with the forms and memorandum signed, GoldenKey lodges the attested supporting documents and settles the licence fee with the authority on your behalf.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
In practice, 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 Malaysian founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Documents required
Crucially, gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of opening a media production company in the UAE as a Malaysian founder.
- A police clearance certificate from Malaysia if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- A passport released by Malaysia with at least six months' validity
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- Showreel or portfolio
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
Pricing
From day one, the figures below for opening a media production company in the UAE as a Malaysian founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Use the table below to compare packages for opening a media production company in the UAE as a Malaysian 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
Importantly, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening a media production company in the UAE as a Malaysian founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. Importantly, 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 Malaysian founder and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
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 media production company in the UAE as a Malaysian founder. In short, every Ajman Media City package we quote already includes the licence, registration, the establishment card where applicable and our full assistance, with no hidden add-ons at the end. As we tell every client, most of our Ajman Media City clients come to us through referrals from other founders, and for that reason we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing.
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 Malaysian founder in a single conversation.
Frequently asked questions
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 nine times out of ten 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.
How long does the Ajman Media City licence take?
Once your papers are complete, the authority for most applicants issues the licence within 3 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
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 generally the same.
Do Malaysians need a UAE visa before applying for Ajman Media City?
No — You can apply for the licence from Malaysia with scanned paperwork, and the investor residency visa is processed afterwards.
Is media & content production allowed in Ajman Media City?
Yes. Malaysians 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.
