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 founders who want a UAE licence without a large upfront budget. 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. The most common businesses Filipinos open through GoldenKey are in retail, food and beverage, healthcare and hospitality, although Ajman Media City supports almost any activity. Day to day, typical examples of this activity include video production, podcast studio, publishing house and content creator, which can usually sit together on one Ajman Media City licence.
Why Ajman Media City
Ajman Media City is located in Ajman emirate — media & creative industry cluster, and the authority's processing time for a standard file is around 3 working days. 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
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. Nothing is submitted for opening a media production company in the UAE as a Filipino founder until you have reviewed and approved it.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
Just as important, 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 issuing authority. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for opening a media production company in the UAE as a Filipino 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
As we tell every client, gather these papers and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of opening a media production company in the UAE as a Filipino founder.
- A police clearance certificate from Philippines if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- Educational certificates attested by the Philippines authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- A bank statement from your Philippines bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
Pricing
The figures below for opening a media production company in the UAE as a Filipino founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. In short, pricing for opening a media production company in the UAE as a Filipino founder depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
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 Filipino founder. Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes opening a media production company in the UAE as a Filipino 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 Filipino founder for traders, consultants, tech company owners and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly. Our quotations for opening a media production company in the UAE as a Filipino founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. 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 Filipino founder happen the same day they are ready.
From day one, if you would like a written quotation for opening a media production company in the UAE as a Filipino 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?
For most clients, once your papers are complete, the authority typically issues the licence within 3 business 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 usually the same.
Is an audit required for a Ajman Media City company?
Requirements vary by zone and by company size. GoldenKey will confirm the current Ajman Media City rule when we prepare your quotation, and we provide bookkeeping if you need accounts in any case for corporate tax.
Is media & content production allowed in Ajman Media City?
Yes — Filipinos 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.
Do Filipinos need a UAE visa before applying for Ajman Media City?
No. You can apply for the licence from Philippines with scanned paperwork, and the investor UAE residence visa is processed afterwards.
