WhatsApp quoteAjman Media City issues commercial, professional and industrial licences from its base in Ajman, and GoldenKey processes new registrations there every week. Ajman Media City combines specialised media licences with the flexibility to add activities and visas later, and for that reason it suits both first-time founders and established groups. In practice, payments between Saudi Arabia and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, Saudi riyal (SAR) transfers settle without delay and UAE banks are familiar with Saudi business profiles. In our experience, media free zones issue these licences at the lowest cost in the UAE and permit freelance-style structures. Filming in public places still needs a permit from the relevant film commission.
Why Ajman Media City
Day to day, permitted activities include social media management and influencer marketing. Put simply, 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.
How Ajman Media City works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation and activity selection
As a rule, 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. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to opening a media production company in the UAE as a Saudi founder.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the Ajman Media City authority and obtains initial approval, as a rule within one to two working days (Monday to Friday).
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 licensing authority. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to opening a media production company in the UAE as a Saudi founder.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
Crucially, 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
Gather these papers and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of opening a media production company in the UAE as a Saudi founder.
- A police clearance certificate from Saudi Arabia if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- A passport issued by Saudi Arabia with at least six months' validity
- Educational certificates attested by the Saudi Arabia authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- 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 Saudi founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. As a rule, pricing for opening a media production company in the UAE as a Saudi 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
In short, 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 Saudi founder. Banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of opening a media production company in the UAE as a Saudi founder predictable.
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 Saudi founder. On the ground, you deal with one named consultant from the first call until your Ajman Media City licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a media production company in the UAE as a Saudi founder for traders, consultants, tech entrepreneurs and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly.
Day to day, tell us about your plans for opening a media production company in the UAE as a Saudi founder and GoldenKey will come back to you shortly with a clear price, a document checklist and a realistic timeline.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Ajman Media City?
Most Ajman Media City licences can be granted remotely with scanned supporting 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 processed.
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.
How many visas can I get with a Ajman Media City licence?
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.
Which licence type covers media & content production?
Put simply, 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. Saudi 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.
