1 Visa Package
1 residence visa · 1-year licence
AED 9,900
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 1 visa eligibility
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
MAINLAND · AJMAN
Photography & Videography on Ajman Mainland
Commercial, wedding, product and real estate photography and videography
5–7 daysSetup time100%OwnershipUp to 3 visasVisas
- 5–7 daysSetup time
- MainlandLicence type
- Flexi | PhysicalOffice / facility
- Up to 3 visasVisa eligibility
- StandardApprovals needed
- From AED 7,700Renewal cost
About Ajman
Why Ajman
Ajman is GoldenKey's home emirate — one of the most affordable mainland licences in the northern UAE, and GoldenKey registers mainland companies there with the economic department week in, week out. An Ajman mainland licence, issued by the Ajman Department of Economic Development (Ajman DED), lets your company trade anywhere in the UAE, bid for government work and open as many branches as you need. Day to day, external approvals for photography & videography are: location filming permits where required. GoldenKey has licensed photography business businesses for clients in Ajman and knows which sub-activities to list so you are not asked to amend the licence later.
Ajman mainland licences are granted by the Ajman Department of Economic Development (Ajman DED), which currently processes most standard files in around 3 business days. An Ajman mainland company can apply for an unlimited visa quota in proportion to its office space, which free zone packages cannot match. GoldenKey has licensed photography & videography in Ajman for clients ranging from solo company owners to groups opening a regional branch, so we know which sub-activities to list.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
Use the table below to compare packages for photography & videography on Ajman mainland; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. The figures below for photography & videography on Ajman mainland are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.
2 Visa Package
2 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 13,750
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 2 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
3 Visa Package
3 residence visas · 1-year licence
AED 17,600
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 3 visa eligibilities
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Additional visaAED 2,750
Annual renewalAED 7,700
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-27.
Business activities
Explore business activities in Ajman
Ajman licenses trading, service, professional and industrial activities. Search every activity we license across the UAE and see where it is available and what it costs.
Required documents
Documents required
Here is what you will need for photography & videography on Ajman mainland; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- Passport copies of all shareholders and the manager
- An attested degree for professional activities such as engineering or healthcare
- Passport photographs on a white background
- The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
- Portfolio
- The existing visa copy and NOC if a shareholder is on another UAE visaif applicable
For companies
- Certificate of incorporation (attested)
- Memorandum & articles of association
- Board resolution approving the UAE company
- Passport copies of shareholders & directors
- Company profile / business plan
Our process
How Ajman works with GoldenKey
- 1
Activity and legal form
GoldenKey maps your business to the right Ajman Department of Economic Development (Ajman DED) activity codes and recommends the legal form that fits ownership and liability needs.
- 2
Trade name and initial approval
GoldenKey reserves your trade name and obtains initial approval from the Ajman Department of Economic Development (Ajman DED), including any external approvals your activity needs. Expect clear updates from your GoldenKey consultant while this step runs for photography & videography on Ajman mainland.
- 3
Office, MOA and submission
To be clear, you sign the memorandum of association before the notary or online, we register your tenancy contract and submit the full file.
- 4
Licence, Chamber and immigration
As we tell every client, the Ajman mainland licence is released, Chamber membership activated, and we open the establishment and labour files so visa processing can start. For photography & videography on Ajman mainland this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about Ajman. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsHow long does Ajman mainland company formation take?
For most clients, with supporting documents and a tenancy contract ready, the Ajman Department of Economic Development (Ajman DED) typically issues the licence within 3 business days. External approvals for regulated activities add time.
How much office space do I need for a Ajman mainland licence?
For most clients, the Ajman Department of Economic Development (Ajman DED) requires a registered tenancy for most licences. A small office or a desk in a business centre is enough for a few visas, and the visa quota increases with the floor area.
Do I still need an Emirati partner for a Ajman mainland company?
For most commercial and industrial activities, no. Since 2021 foreign nationals can own 100% of a Ajman mainland LLC. A short list of strategic activities still requires Emirati participation, and GoldenKey checks your activity before you commit.
Is photography & videography allowed in Ajman?
On the ground, photography & Videography is not a natural fit for {ent} because photography is one of the most affordable licences in the uae and is ideal for freelancers. GoldenKey will recommend the jurisdiction where it is licensed without restrictions and explain why.
Which licence type covers photography & videography?
Just as important, photography & Videography is classified as a professional activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
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Good to know
More about Ajman
Why the UAE
Just as important, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies photography & videography on Ajman mainland for international company owners. To be clear, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from photography & videography on Ajman mainland can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
Our quotations for photography & videography on Ajman mainland list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with photography & videography on Ajman mainland, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us. Just as important, we speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for photography & videography on Ajman mainland.
