WhatsApp quoteSetting 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. If you are weighing up where to register in the UAE, Ajman Media City deserves a close look for its specialised media licences and routine renewal process. As a rule, thai food, hospitality and jewellery brands have a strong presence in the UAE market, which gives Thai entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Ajman Media City licence is issued. For most clients, media & Content Production in Ajman Media City means video production, photography, publishing, podcasting and content creation, and it is licensed as a professional activity.
Why Ajman Media City
Just as important, specialised media and creative industry licence categories. 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.
How Ajman Media City works with GoldenKey
Step 1Consultation and activity selection
As a rule, 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, in most cases within one to two working days. For opening a media production company in the UAE as a Thai founder this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
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 authority.
Step 4Licence issued and next steps
In short, once the Ajman Media City licence and company paperwork are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for opening a media production company in the UAE as a Thai founder.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for opening a media production company in the UAE as a Thai founder; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE resident
- Showreel or portfolio
- A short business plan or activity description for certain professional activities
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the country
- A passport-size photograph on a white background
- A passport granted by Thailand with at least six months' validity
Pricing
Pricing for opening a media production company in the UAE as a Thai founder depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. All prices for opening a media production company in the UAE as a Thai 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
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 Thai founder no longer requires a local partner. 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 Thai founder predictable.
Why GoldenKey
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 Thai founder happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey's consultants have handled opening a media production company in the UAE as a Thai founder for traders, consultants, tech business 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 Thai founder list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything.
Prefer to visit? Our Ajman office welcomes walk-ins during working hours, and we can also meet you in Dubai or Sharjah by appointment to discuss opening a media production company in the UAE as a Thai founder.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Ajman Media City?
As a rule, most Ajman Media City licences can be issued remotely with scanned paperwork 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?
Just as important, once your documents are complete, the authority typically issues the licence within 3 working days. Visas and bank account opening follow afterwards.
Can I add more activities to my Ajman Media City licence later?
Yes, it can. 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.
Do Thai nationals need a UAE visa before applying for Ajman Media City?
Not in that case. You can apply for the licence from Thailand with scanned documents, and the investor residency visa is processed afterwards.
Is media & content production allowed in Ajman Media City?
Yes, it can. Thai 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.
