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 business owners who want a UAE licence without a large upfront budget. 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. Swiss nationals are a discreet but significant presence in wealth management, commodities and precision industries, so the Ajman Media City authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Swiss applications every day and process them without hesitation. The most common businesses Swiss nationals open through GoldenKey are in wealth management, commodities, watches and luxury and pharmaceuticals, although Ajman Media City supports almost any activity.
Why Ajman Media City
On the ground, one of the reasons our advice is to choose Ajman Media City is its specialised media licences, which matters more than most founders realise once the business is running. Competitive pricing vs. Dubai Media City and Shams.
How Ajman Media City works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation and activity selection
In the first call we check that Ajman Media City lists your activity, settle the licence type and match the visa package and office to what you actually need.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
GoldenKey reserves your trade name with the Ajman Media City authority and obtains initial approval, typically within one to two working days. Your portal shows the status of this step for opening a media production company in the UAE as a Swiss founder in real time.
Step 3Document submission and payment
Importantly, you sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with Ajman Media City and the authority's licence fee is paid.
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. We keep a written record of this step so your file for opening a media production company in the UAE as a Swiss founder is audit-ready.
Documents required
The document list for opening a media production company in the UAE as a Swiss founder is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- Educational certificates attested by the Switzerland authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- Showreel or portfolio
- Proof of address such as a utility bill or bank statement, requested by some zones
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- A clear passport copy for each shareholder and manager, valid for at least six months
- A passport issued by Switzerland with at least six months' validity
Pricing
Pricing for opening a media production company in the UAE as a Swiss founder depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. In short, all prices for opening a media production company in the UAE as a Swiss founder are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
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 Swiss 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 Swiss founder a route to relocation as well as a business decision.
Why GoldenKey
In short, 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 Swiss founder. Our quotations for opening a media production company in the UAE as a Swiss founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a media production company in the UAE as a Swiss founder for traders, consultants, tech company owners and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly.
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 Swiss founder in a single conversation.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Ajman Media City licence take?
On the ground, once your documents are complete, the licensing authority usually issues the licence within 3 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Ajman Media City?
Put simply, most Ajman Media City licences can be issued 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 residence visa is processed.
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 customers 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.
Do Swiss nationals need a UAE visa before applying for Ajman Media City?
No, it does not. You can apply for the licence from Switzerland with scanned documents, and the investor UAE residence visa is processed afterwards.
Can a Swiss citizen own 100% of a company in Ajman Media City?
Yes. Swiss nationals can own the full share capital of a Ajman Media City company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
