WhatsApp quoteTo 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. 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. As we tell every client, for New Zealander founders, the UAE is around 17 hours from Wellington, New Zealand is 8 to 9 hours ahead of the UAE, and English is the working language. To be clear, payments between New Zealand and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, New Zealand dollar (NZD) transfers settle promptly and UAE banks are familiar with New Zealander business profiles.
Why Ajman Media City
In short, 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. One of the reasons we recommend Ajman Media City is its specialised media licences, which matters more than most business owners realise once the business is running.
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
We submit your preferred trade names to Ajman Media City and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to opening a media production company in the UAE as a New Zealander founder.
Step 3Document submission and payment
From day one, you sign the application forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the licensing authority.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Just as important, your Ajman Media City licence, certificate of incorporation and lease are granted, and we move straight on to the establishment card, visas and bank introduction. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for opening a media production company in the UAE as a New Zealander founder.
Documents required
Gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of opening a media production company in the UAE as a New Zealander founder.
- Educational certificates attested by the New Zealand authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A police clearance certificate from New Zealand if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- Showreel or portfolio
Pricing
Importantly, all prices for opening a media production company in the UAE as a New Zealander founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. The figures below for opening a media production company in the UAE as a New Zealander founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
Why the UAE
As we tell every client, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening a media production company in the UAE as a New Zealander founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes opening a media production company in the UAE as a New Zealander founder a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a media production company in the UAE as a New Zealander founder for traders, consultants, tech entrepreneurs and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. 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 New Zealander founder happen the same day they are ready. Our quotations for opening a media production company in the UAE as a New Zealander founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
In our experience, call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a consultant will walk you through opening a media production company in the UAE as a New Zealander founder step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Ajman Media City?
On the ground, most Ajman Media City licences can be granted 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 UAE residence visa is processed.
How many visas can I get with a Ajman Media City licence?
Crucially, visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. Ajman Media City packages usually 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.
Which licence type covers media & content production?
Day to day, media & Content Production is classified as a professional activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
Is media & content production allowed in Ajman Media City?
Yes, it can. New Zealanders 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.
