WhatsApp quoteCrucially, 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. Importantly, founders choose Ajman Media City when they want a credible UAE address, fast licensing and packages that scale from a solo flexi-desk to a multi-visa office. For most clients, switzerland is one of the UAE's largest trading partners by value thanks to gold and precious-metal flows through DMCC, which gives Swiss entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Ajman Media City licence is issued. To be clear, 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
Day to day, competitive pricing vs. Dubai Media City and Shams. Importantly, 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.
How Ajman Media City works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation and activity selection
For most clients, 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. If the authority raises a query on opening a photography business in the UAE as a Swiss founder at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 2Name reservation and initial approval
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
Crucially, you sign the application and memorandum, we file the attested paperwork with Ajman Media City and the authority's licence fee is paid. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to opening a photography business in the UAE as a Swiss founder.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
In practice, 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.
Documents required
In our experience, for opening a photography business in the UAE as a Swiss founder the authority asks for the following supporting documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- A passport issued by Switzerland with at least six months' validity
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a company
- A no-objection certificate from your employer if you hold a UAE employment visa
- Your current UAE residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- A police clearance certificate from Switzerland if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
Pricing
The figures below for opening a photography business in the UAE as a Swiss founder are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. For most clients, use the table below to compare packages for opening a photography business in the UAE as a Swiss founder; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
Pricing available on request — message us for a written quotation.
Why the UAE
The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, and for that reason so many founders choose it as a base for opening a photography business in the UAE as a Swiss founder. From day one, 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 photography business in the UAE as a Swiss founder predictable.
Why GoldenKey
As we tell every client, if a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your Ajman Media City file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the request sit. In practice, most of our Ajman Media City clients come to us through referrals from other founders, and for that reason we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. Day to day, every Ajman Media City package we quote already includes the licence, registration, the establishment card where applicable and our full assistance, with no hidden add-ons at the end.
Message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for opening a photography business in the UAE as a Swiss founder, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Ajman Media City?
In our experience, 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.
How long does the Ajman Media City licence take?
Once your documents are complete, the issuing authority typically issues the licence within 3 working days (Monday to Friday). Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Can I add more activities to my Ajman Media City licence later?
Yes. Ajman Media City allows activity additions and changes through a licence amendment, which GoldenKey can process in a few working days for a small authority fee.
Is photography & videography allowed in Ajman Media City?
Yes. Swiss nationals can own 100% of a photography business in the UAE. {brand} recommends Ajman Media City for this activity and confirms any sector approvals before you commit.
Can I combine photography & videography with other activities?
On the ground, in most cases yes. Related activities can share one licence, while unrelated ones may need a general trading licence or a second licence.
