Media & Content Production in the UAE for Spanish nationals

Why Ajman Media City

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 issued. Specialised media and creative industry licence categories.

How Ajman Media City works with GoldenKey

1. 
   Step 1

   Consultation 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.

2. 
   Step 2

   Name 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. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for opening a media production company in the UAE as a Spanish founder.

3. 
   Step 3

   Document submission and payment

   You sign the file and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with Ajman Media City and the authority's licence fee is paid.

4. 
   Step 4

   Licence issued and next steps

   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. Nothing is submitted for opening a media production company in the UAE as a Spanish founder until you have reviewed and approved it.

Documents required

Here is what you will need for opening a media production company in the UAE as a Spanish founder; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.

• Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
• A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
• A passport-size photograph on a white background
• Showreel or portfolio
• A passport issued by Spain with at least six months' validity
• A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months

Pricing

Use the table below to compare packages for opening a media production company in the UAE as a Spanish founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. In short, all prices for opening a media production company in the UAE as a Spanish founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before a single dirham changes hands.

Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.

Why the UAE

There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from opening a media production company in the UAE as a Spanish founder can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so opening a media production company in the UAE as a Spanish founder no longer requires a local partner.

Why GoldenKey

In practice, you deal with one named case manager from the first call until your Ajman Media City licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally. As we tell every client, our quotations for opening a media production company in the UAE as a Spanish founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. As we tell every client, 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 Spanish founder happen the same day they are ready.

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